Jerryrigeverything HTC U 11 durability tests

[Stevenmc8602]

Are they carrying it in their back pockets without a sturdy case? That seems odd.

Why is that odd? I carry mine in my back pocket without a hard case

 

[digitalbreak]

Why is that odd? I carry mine in my back pocket without a hard case

Unless you always buy phones that are sturdy, the chances for that phone to bend/break is higher in your back pocket without a case

 

[nate0]

I cancelled my cdma blackberry keyone order and opted for the u11 because of jerryrigeverything's durability test of the keyone. So this does not look good for me. Luckily I'm very careful with my phones and don't plan on bending it like that but it looks like I'll be popping a sturdy case on this guy soon.

Oh man, dbl whammy...

 

[Stevenmc8602]

Unless you always buy phones that are sturdy, the chances for that phone to bend/break is higher in your back pocket without a case

Guess that makes sense but I rarely actually sit on my phone, I usually take it out before I sit down

 

[nate0]

Guess that makes sense but I rarely actually sit on my phone, I usually take it out before I sit down

Not sure I know anyone who sits on their phone with it in their back pocket.

 

[digitalbreak]

Guess that makes sense but I rarely actually sit on my phone, I usually take it out before I sit down

So then everything should be fine, this test shouldn't even matter then!

 

[nate0]

So then everything should be fine, this test shouldn't even matter then!

Take it for what it is worth. Zack, is a big dude. It does not surprise me he cracks most phones he handles.

 

[anon(5630457)]

Cost.

I'd gladly pay like $50 extra for a device if it was covered in sapphire glass.

 

[James E1]

I'd gladly pay like $50 extra for a device if it was covered in sapphire glass.

Sapphire glass is less prone to scratches but more likely to crack than Gorilla Glass.

 

[D13H4RD2L1V3]

A good case is probably what you'd want with this phone.

Not only to add durability but also grip.

 

[digitalbreak]

A good case is probably what you'd want with this phone.

Not only to add durability but also grip.

I have been using the case that comes with the box and has been good so far for my uses.

Any phone regardless if you are worried about durability, then you need a case. Even S8 which passed this guy's bend test will not survive a drop as the curved screen is prone to breakages.

Damage to the screen is what is common with many users and not bending the phone.

 

[cbreze]

I think Jerry rig points out some good observaions, to the extreme of course , but at least we can learn of potential weak spots. For instance the squeezable sides cause the chassis to be less strong. I'll never bend phones the way he does but still good info to know.
As for the keyone, he points out the lack of glue holding the screen down. More good info. A well glued down screen should keep dust out better , not to mention moisture. Not sure what the fire test proves but good showmanship anyway.

 

[synplex]

PRICE.