Is the S7 edge really so fragile?

[lostsoul2]

I had the $40 otter symmetry on when it took its first spill so it was not a $4 knock off. To have it break on its first spill on the first day of vacation was priceless(well at least $275). maybe it just hit right but Once it happened I looked into it and seen many have issues with the 6s version, some breaking because of heat stress. Also I think someone here broke their s7 edge with a foot or less drop. Also when I called the local cell repair they told me they didnt have the screens in yet but I was not the only one asking.. haha

I think the there is an unknown area when it comes to the water resistance and quality of the gorilla glass. Some phones handle better then others. After making lets say 1000 5.5" screens will they all break with the same pressure. if the phone lands on the corner or side maybe that bend might be the worst thing to have . who knows...

 

[LeoRex]

Also I think someone here broke their s7 edge with a foot or less drop.

Jason Howell, of TWiT/All About Android, had his S7 shatter when it slid out of his pocket while sitting on the floor.

 

[SpookDroid]

With cases being so cheap and so many running promos right now, there really is no reason not to have one. Yes, the phone looks slick without it, and even the thinnest cases add some bulk/weight to it, but not having a case can be more expensive and the phone on its own is more slippery (it's all glass!). All it takes is a hit at the right spot. And with these curves, there seem to be a lot of right spots haha.

 

[tsemiu]

I've been a bit torn between the regular S7 and the edge. I prefer the edge for screen size and battery and the edges makes the screen 'jump out' out more. I think the regular S7 will feel better in hand, less glare due to flat screen, a little cheaper, and apparently less fragile. Also no palm screen presses.

Now I know the edge will be more fragile due to more chance to of hit glass. But there seems to be lots of posts of random screen/back shattering with either no apparent impact/problem or tiny falls into soft surfaces.

So just a query to those who have lived with it a little more, is it really so fragile? Would I have to baby it? If so would the regular S7 suit me better?

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Dude, I didn't get a case for my s7 edge and dropped it and it cracked the corner and made a spider Web cracked across the screen. Filed the insurance claim and dropped it again this weekend and the same exact Crack across the back of the phone. Now both sides are cracked! Wh3n my new phone gets here I will not even move it without a case!

 

[L420Love]

I've been a bit torn between the regular S7 and the edge. I prefer the edge for screen size and battery and the edges makes the screen 'jump out' out more. I think the regular S7 will feel better in hand, less glare due to flat screen, a little cheaper, and apparently less fragile. Also no palm screen presses.

Now I know the edge will be more fragile due to more chance to of hit glass. But there seems to be lots of posts of random screen/back shattering with either no apparent impact/problem or tiny falls into soft surfaces.

So just a query to those who have lived with it a little more, is it really so fragile? Would I have to baby it? If so would the regular S7 suit me better?

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We'll I can tell you this...... I got the new s7 edge 10 days ago from best buy and 2 days ago I noticed a pink line down the left edge ..... I called the geek squad and was told this is a hardware defect and it's within 14 days so go back to best buy for a replacement ......I went there yesterday and was told......no this is not a hardware defect...they said it's my fault for dropping it...... I never once dropped it ....I have the screen protector on it and an Otterbox case......I have been so careful with it......the manager at best buy suggested it happened in my bag ....maybe keys bumped the screen in my bag she said........... they refused to do anything for me since it's my fault ......unless I pay a hundred dollars deductible and since then there is now 2 pink lines and a green line.........so either this phone is SOOOOO SENSITIVE that it was damaged just from being in my bag and something touching it OR it was defective from the start .........either way is disappointing.............and I'm the one getting screwed on this deal ......buyer beware!

 

[chanchan05]

We'll I can tell you this...... I got the new s7 edge 10 days ago from best buy and 2 days ago I noticed a pink line down the left edge ..... I called the geek squad and was told this is a hardware defect and it's within 14 days so go back to best buy for a replacement ......I went there yesterday and was told......no this is not a hardware defect...they said it's my fault for dropping it...... I never once dropped it ....I have the screen protector on it and an Otterbox case......I have been so careful with it......the manager at best buy suggested it happened in my bag ....maybe keys bumped the screen in my bag she said........... they refused to do anything for me since it's my fault ......unless I pay a hundred dollars deductible and since then there is now 2 pink lines and a green line.........so either this phone is SOOOOO SENSITIVE that it was damaged just from being in my bag and something touching it OR it was defective from the start .........either way is disappointing.............and I'm the one getting screwed on this deal ......buyer beware!

File a complaint. Try to get a hold of Samsung. Some repair guys tried to do similar to a guy in UK, and they apparently received a call from Samsung and the phone gor fixed free.

 

[tshirttan408]

I would say the Edge is a little more fragile than the regular S7 due to the screen having that curve. If something were to catch that curve just right it could cause some issues or a break. I am usually pretty careful (or try to be but I am human)... I dropped my S7 Edge (first phone in like a year or more) but I have a Spigen Neo Hybrid case on it. It caught the corner, scuffed the case some, but phone is okay (phone did luckily land on its back).

Happened to me, dropped it on asphalt with those little rocks on it and one caught it right on the curve. Completely smashed the screen to the extent bits of it was coming off. Obviously completely ruined the screen and had to get a new one on insurance.

 

[anon(1733)]

That's the only thing with the edge is the stress on the screen from the curved design that it doesn't take much. In the end it really just depends on how the device lands. It's mostly just luck whether or not it breaks.

 

[KKB03kkb]

Both phone screens are fragile. You MUST put a case on these phones or you will regret it. Anything that needs repair on them is hugely expensive to replace. Whatever you do, don't drop these phones.

 

[Mike Dee]

I was at Best Buy today looking at different things including phones that I don't need. So I'm looking at the S7 Edge and though not the first time it up it suddenly struck me as a cheesy looking phone. Too each his own but its just not for me and it looks way too delicate. At least its waterproof.

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