After beat the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra on Geekbench earlier this month, Apple’s cheapest 5G iPhone, iPhone SE 3, was also able to beat the Galaxy flagship device in a drop test. A smartphone protection solutions company recently conducted drop tests of the Galaxy S22 and iPhone SE 3. And according to the results, iPhone SE 3 performed better than top-end Galaxy S22 Ultra. Let’s take a look at the details.
iPhone SE 3 beats Galaxy S22 Ultra in drop test
Allstate Protection Plans put Galaxy S22 models to the test of their physical structure and protection once morest accidental drops. While the The Galaxy S22 Ultra survived JerryRigEverything’s twisty bend test in which the OnePlus 10 Pro succumbedAllstate’s drop tests with Galaxy smartphones didn’t go well for them.
Although Samsung uses a Gorilla Glass Victus+ layer to protect the screens of its Galaxy S22 models, all including Galaxy S22 Ultra screen shattered on first impact from 6ft drop on a concrete sidewalk. Allstate pointed out that the curved screen design of the Galaxy S22 Ultra is more vulnerable to chips and cracks when dropped than other smartphones without a curved screen.
The company ran the same test on the iPhone SE 3 and it performed much better in Allstate’s drop test than Samsung’s $1,199 device. The new iPhone SE comes in a compact form and has a much smaller footprint than the massive 6.8-inch Galaxy S22 Ultra. Additionally, Apple claims that it uses the “the strongest glass in a smartphone” for the front and back of the device, which turned out to be true.
The iPhone SE 3 was able to survive a 6-foot face-down fall onto a concrete sidewalk. Although the screen suffered some minor scuffs and scratches, it did not smash like the Galaxy S22 Ultra. However, it did not go well for the glass back of the phone as it got cracks in the bottom part even though the camera was in good condition.
These results show that the Galaxy S22 Ultra is more prone to accidental breakage than the iPhone SE 3. Still, it’s always wise to protect your investment, whether it’s a $429 smartphone or a device. at $1000+, with a case and screen protector. You can check out some case options for the iPhone SE 3 from this wayand share your thoughts with us on the drop test in the comments below.
