s7 durability

[johnnyshinta]

How durable are these phones? I know the glass is supposedly damage resistant and it has a metal chassis. I have a hard plastic case on as well but that won't help much with impact. I have had a few bumps as I have a 15mo old. Wondering how this will likely hold up

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[SophiaPetrillo]

Where did you hear that the glass is damage resistant? I know for a fact Samsung doesn't market that as an advantage. As with any phone, as long as you take care of it, it won't break.

 

[johnnyshinta]

"The sick feeling of dropping a phone and breaking the screen is all too common. Which is why Corning's top scientists performed thousands of hours of tests to understand how and why glass breaks when dropped. Then we developed a way to deliver dramatically improved performance against drops on rough surfaces. How dramatic? In lab tests, Gorilla Glass 4 withstood such drops up to 2X better than competitive glass designs. And our drop tests are the toughest in the industry, conducted on rough surfaces that best approximate the real world of jagged streets, sidewalks and parking lots. So when your whole life is on your device, help protect it with our toughest cover glass yet."

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[systemofadown1]

Mine took one hech of a drop this morning, I was sure it would at the least have a hairline crack but nope, still fully intact & functional
It also got a hot coffee bath at the same time...
I was very pleasantly surprised to say the least . YMMV & I did have an Ultra slim (almost nothing there) clear case & cheap glass screen protector..

 

[johnnyshinta]

I got the phone because I wanted the water resistance. And front what I'm reading it does handle bumps and bruises fairly well.

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[SophiaPetrillo]

It's still glass, meaning that any form of stress or drops can cause damage. The phone isn't damage resistant – it is just marketed as being less susceptible to damage. You will still receive cracks or other forms of damage if not properly cared for. There are many forums attesting to the durability/fragility of this device, which you can peruse at your leisure.

 

[johnnyshinta]

I'm not saying it's a Droid turbo 2 with a shatterproof screen. Gorilla glass 4 is marketed as resisting drop damage. Obviously it's still glass and can Crack.

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[johnnyshinta]

Basically I was sitting in my car with my 15mo on my lap. My wife let's my daughter play with her phone so of course she wants mine. I put on Netflix to entertain her and she starts banging it on the steering wheel. She's 15mo so she isn't hitting it THAT hard but still. Brand new phone and I suddenly am obsessing over damage. The exterior looks fine but I was all concerned about the internals.

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[SophiaPetrillo]

Sorry if I was coming off as a bit harsh, it's just that resistant usually means it's impervious to all damage, but they probably have said that with all versions of Gorilla Glass. As long as you don't run it over, shoot it, or drop it from 1,000 feet, it shouldn't break unless your kid is some hulk baby.

 

[johnnyshinta]

Haha sometimes she seems like a hulk. All bets are off when she gets angry.

When I hear "resistant" I take it as just that. I understand some people think it to be indestructible. But the phone is water "resistant". I'm not going to let it sit in a tub of water overnight.

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[IAmSixNine]

LOL i would be worried to if a $700 device was in a 15 month olds hands.
I dont have kids, but i am one of those people who always recomend to people with kids to buy a cheaper phone for their kids so it can be used and broken.

 

[johnnyshinta]

My wife has an iPhone 5 and doesn't care about it which is fine. But she set the precedence lol. I took it away pretty quickly but she got a few whacks against the steering wheel before I could. I mean the steering wheel isn't concrete but it's hard enough. Should be fine thought...right

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[ded1945]

I'm from a time when we didn't let kids play with phones or other electronics. An era passed!

 

[systemofadown1]

I may be a typical male, but Ill risk it.
Ive been around friends kids who wanted my phone - I'd let them have my car keys first
It's just a fact of life it seems
Kids want to play with expensive devices (while you cringe in horror)

 

[chanchan05]

I read somewhere that the drop tests done were on a two layer plywood surface over a concrete base. That's the most usual floor people will be on (home). However, drop it on an angular surface hitting the glass directly, it's going to break.

 

[dpham00]

If you are worried get something like an otterbox defender or life proof or ballistic case. These would provide decent protection.

 

[johnnyshinta]

If you are worried get something like an otterbox defender or life proof or ballistic case. These would provide decent protection.

That's always an option. Still prefer not to add bulk if it can be avoided

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[dpham00]

That's always an option. Still prefer not to add bulk if it can be avoided

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The s7 active would probably be pretty bulky, if the s6 active was any indication anyway...

 

[johnnyshinta]

The s7 active would probably be pretty bulky, if the s6 active was any indication anyway...

Not offered on Verizon anyway

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[johnnyshinta]

Apparently there's some metal bracket that holds all the components in place. Supposed to protect the components from shocks and other impacts.

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