Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra undergoes JerryRigEverything torture-testing, defies classic catchphrase

PBKReviews spoilers notwithstanding, JerryRigEverything host Zach Nelson was probably reconciled to the resignation of what might be his best-known and longest-lasting catch-phrase today (January 30, 2024) as the Galaxy S24 Ultra officially entered his long-standing durability chat.

Samsung's new non-foldable mobile flagship encountered praise for its "super-light, super-tough and super-cool" new titanium-enhanced frame as well as for its screen, covered as it is with new Corning Gorilla Armor.

This new material is rated to boost "optical clarity" by up to 75% compared to previous generations, almost definitely including the Gorilla Glass 6 of Nelson's former daily driver the Galaxy Note 10+, which, however beloved by some, was arguably a glare-ridden mess in comparison.

In any case, the Galaxy S24 Ultra moved far beyond its distant predecessor to officially become the first ever smartphone to "scratch at a level 7, with deeper grooves at a level 8", exhibiting the impressive ability to cause the trusty JerryRigEverything Mohs hardness picks to start acting "like a crayon or a marker" at the habitual level 6 instead.

Further analysis with a hand-held USB/wireless microscope of the type you can grab for about $30-40 on Amazon may confirm the Galaxy S24 Ultra's improved resistance (under vlogging conditions, at least). Even the smartphone's ultrasonic fingerprint reader continued to work just fine following further attempted gouging at a level 7. 

The new super-premium handset went on to pass the remainder of the often-viral test with flying colors, only deigning to bend the slightest little bit at the end to stay stubbornly in one flat-screened piece.

Accordingly, the Galaxy S23 Ultra can be said to have been bested this year by its even more robust upgrade - stay tuned to find out if it can possibly retain its crown in other ways during our comprehensive review.