First Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 'drop & scratch durability' test with sand and grinder: drops still not a good idea

Dropping smartphones is rarely a good idea, although some manufacturers such as Huawei even let tanks drive over them with their Kunlun glass - all in the name of science, of course. In fact, drop tests like that from PBKReviews (see below) should of course always be taken with a grain of salt. Depending on the ground surface and the specifics of the drop itself, the results can vary greatly. Nevertheless, today's example of the Galaxy S24 Ultra shows once again that even a single drop can damage the display.

Despite the flatter display compared to its predecessors and the new Gorilla Glass Armor, the glass breaks at one corner, even after the first drop from hip height with the glass on concrete. Unfortunately, this is quite consistent with the previous drop tests of earlier models, which all more or less resulted in severe glass breakage in the Samsung flagships of the Galaxy S series. The new titanium casing is not invulnerable either, as can be seen in further drop tests and when subject to a grinding machine.