iPhone 12 drop and scratch test

[@CNET]

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[@danielc4267]

4x tougher. Toughness is a very specific engineering term. In layman term, it's shatter resistance. But it doesn't mean scratch resistance.

[@hamisgoingham]

Yep it’s 4x shatter proof, though not 4x tougher

[@isittrueisitnot3303]

@Bill Gates why would you hold a phone in the same pocket as keys, oh my God

[@rpm016t]

General engineering principles would say if you want something to be less brittle and prone to cracking, make the material softer and more forgiving. It seems this is what Apple have done with the iPhone 12. They compromised screens that were hard to scratch, for screens that don’t crack when dropped. I was personally very disappointed with how easily the 12’s scratched

[@sherlock33]

Yeah in engineering world, its Hardness what accounts for scratch resistant

[@Omar-kw5ui]

As an Engineer I would like to point out that using a material with higher toughness of course will give you a material that can plastically deform to a greater threshold, thus being less brittle and less prone to fracturing. However, this comes at a cost, because materials with higher toughness typically have lower hardness. Lower hardness = less scratch resistant. Not sure how different than regular glass this new "ceramic" apple is using is though. P.s. Using sand paper to test for scratch resistance is a very very bad idea. Sandpaper, is made of the hardest materials out there, almost nothing can resist a scratch from sandpaper. In fact, most of the time your phone gets scratched in your pocket or bag is because of grit/sand particles in your pocket that rub against the phone. And sandpaper is usually made from way harder materials that regular sand..

[@michaelmarquez6133]

NERD!!!! Just kidding!!

[@manavpandya4113]

Thanks for the info mate

[@Omar-kw5ui]

@@manavpandya4113 np ur welcome

[@amitverma-sr2ik]

Isn't that a good idea then? If sand is the thing that's most likely to scratch displays, it's good to see how much the glass holds up

[@Omar-kw5ui]

@@amitverma-sr2ik well if its glass, it just wont be scratch resistant against sandpaper. You need something with a score of 8-9 on the Mohs' Hardness scale to not get scratched by sandpaper, and glass doesnt reach that high.

[@venom5809]

I live for these tests because they remind me to not be complacent and always get a case and screen protector. LOL

[@omsingh4478]

btw, this video has to be sponsored, iphone 12 glass should scratch very easily, all the other reviwers are saying that thers already has gashes

[@coronalight77]

Of this is what it takes for you to have common sense then you're in a lot more trouble than a cracked phone provides. Idiot.

[@Ean.oo7]

@@omsingh4478 No idea about "reviwers" but other actual creditable reviewers are saying, for the most part, the front glass is a decent improvement over previous models.

[@omsingh4478]

@@coronalight77 bro, ur english doesnt make sense

[@omsingh4478]

@@Ean.oo7 nah, mkbhd, all of them, drop resistance i dont doubt, but, what matters more is scratch resistance, and everybody is saying their phones have scrtches, like 2 of my firends also got iphone 12, and thevye already scratched it

[@krystianstepien5835]

This screen drop proofness is impressive. We`ll see what is the scratch resistance in JRE test.

[@wiktorszulc9014]

It will probably scratch at the level 6 with deeper grooves at the level 7.

[@Omar-kw5ui]

Material with higher toughness are of course more resistant to fracture because they are less brittle. However, higher toughness usually means lower hardness which means less scratch resistant. We'll see though.

[@elishavijoy3522]

In othet peoples test it scratched at level 7 and deeper groves at level 8 but Zack does it more harder we will see

[@elishavijoy3522]

I don’t think it will change because sapphire also scratches at a level 8

[@elishavijoy3522]

Or JRE will presso it harder just to say it is scratches at a level 6 and deeper groves at level 7.... 😂😂

[@SlaytheKid]

You can feel how heartbroken she is after the sandpaper test😂😂😂

[@damja1026]

@Garv Wasson haha

[@HelloItsVG]

Who can't afford iPhone 12 but still watch this? LOL

[@Bodhisattva.]

I’m still on an old 6 with a dodgy screen.......and that was a hand down from one of my grown up kids to the wife. She dropped it and messed the screen up so the kids gave her another hand down so I got this old 6. There was a time that we were on contracts and we gave them our upgrades lol

[@armaangrewal545]

I jus got mine in product red 256gb 2 days ago its soooo nice

[@Bodhisattva.]

@@armaangrewal545 when your ready to hand it down I’ll be waiting......

[@armaangrewal545]

@@Bodhisattva. LMAO bro im prolly gonna resell after 2 years

[@stacyfreeman8940]

I’m surprised my mom bought it for me lol. The IPhone 12 is my first phone, and I’ve been wanting a phone for 2 years now.

[@housepianist]

When i pulled my 12 out of the box, i put it immediately in a case. Also, as I pulled the plastic cover off the screen, i had a screen protector in the other hand and slapped it on the front immediately. Yep, I’m obsessive that way, thank you very much.

[@midnitestate]

No your insuring your investment that's all. Always out a case and screen protector on my phone's. Plus they are getting more and more expensive to fix

[@alisakran7063]

Did the same exact thing. Screen protector is a must at the bare minimum! lol

[@haneko6422]

Its not obsessive i do the same ting as soon as a new phones comes out of the box screen protector and case dont even turn it on till its all protected. Cell phones are way to expensive these days haha

[@vanderslagmulders]

@@alisakran7063 bare minimum I see what you did there 😄

[@MrMilkyCoco]

I wished I could do that but I dont like buying a screen protector or case before getting the phone cause I get cold feet sometimes and walk out the door without buying the phone haha

[@_Amilio_]

As long as the front glass doesn't crack I'm sold

[@Panda0fRed]

Nothing is unbreakable you know... it's just more resistant.

[@Panda0fRed]

However, It's great that glass is becoming less breakable.

[@leooo770]

@HN 🌊 It wouldn’t 😠

[@rwyo83]

Nothing special about the ceramic shield, the borders of the phone protects the screen. The pressing force that can withstand this new screen is ~1.3x and not 4x. Apple is disgusting

[@tranquility6789]

Glass is glass. And glass breaks.

[@SonicDestiny]

only real idiot would treat his new iphone roughly like that without case

[@RAKSAOFFICIAL]

yes haha 😂 trusting with iphone

[@Ean.oo7]

only real idiot would think these tests aren't meant to simulate accidents but normal use.

[@euqat]

@@Ean.oo7 ikr, I can't get over how stupid people are in the comments

[@hamisgoingham]

His?

[@jacksputrid]

What a weird comment.

[@iceman6748]

Ready for the drop in 3, 2, 1... Ad 🤣

[@iceman6748]

@Chris I’m on mobile, thanks though 👍

[@bigmaxcc]

Aaron Nemsith laughs with yt premium

[@iceman6748]

@@bigmaxcc laughs in college education that leads to financial* investments

[@Zainmumen]

After viewing a few drop tests for iphone 12 , it appears the design of the iphone, having the glass under the frame, helps to protect the glass. The drops were damaging the frame and not touching the glass...which is a good thing but the front glass is easy to scratch so will still need a screen protector.

[@mannaliveindaflesh5810]

I got the iPhone 12 black. Very pleased with the durability. Very strong ceramic shield on the glass and very fast download speeds and stream speeds also. But one negative thing about the phone is the rear glass is very susceptible to scratches. I haven’t even dropped nor done anything to the phone yet. Just left it in my bag,(btw no car keys or sharp metal objects are inside the bag) and the rear glass already has a small scratch. Still the best phone to me I’ve ever seen yet.

[@Newmindseton]

And yet ? 2023 ? Still the best ?

[@mannaliveindaflesh5810]

@@Newmindseton obviously over the years the phones battery life and performance has degraded a bit due to use so its not necessarily still the best given its predecessors the iPhone 13 and 14 are much more advanced but still works good

[@oghosaosaro7213]

Glass is glass and glass will break.... - jerryrigseverything

[@oghosaosaro7213]

@@burnttoast0 yh... you nailed it

[@vqx14]

@@burnttoast0 at no

[@javinx21]

Im still waiting for his video

[@hamisgoingham]

Rig**

[@jimmyo1123]

Lol fosho

[@AkshatGosain]

"Glass is glass and glass breaks"

[@maneesh2316]

Apple: Really... Huh,...take my ceramic shield

[@emmanuelpraveen1]

@@maneesh2316 😂😂 really? That's just glass with a fancy name... Just like liquid retina for an LCD display 😂😂😂 Apple just comes out with fancy names... Don't get me started on bionic chips 😀😀

[@fauzyemran]

@@emmanuelpraveen1just tell me about bionic?is that lies too..is like no different with previous one?

[@maneesh2316]

@@emmanuelpraveen1 👍👍

[@hhgamng1888]

@@emmanuelpraveen1 that’s actually made of a heavy layer of substance called ceramic it’s combined with nano particles idiot that’s ur bleedy thinking no one has solution for it

[@DavidStarkie]

After that drop test on the back, that's how every iPhone I've ever seen looks 😂

[@SoySauceBase]

@Megatron EX1127 my S10+ fell and looks like it took a bullet it even bulged the back of the phone🤷🏻‍♂️

[@MacXpert74]

Not if you're actually careful with it. My 8 plus is still in perfect condition after 3 years.

[@karmveer240]

@@MacXpert74 my j7 prime is perfect for 4 years lol

[@Emophia]

@@SoySauceBase That sounds like the battery is expanding, can be dangerous.

[@whatsupnicky2917]

Well then maybe it’s time to have your eyes checked mate ;)

[@imthewholeman9126]

Landing on just one corner is worse than landing on the whole screen. It spreads out the force instead of concentrating it on one point.

[@AaronFigFront]

but the corners are metal. Some iPhones break on the flat side in drop test videos.

[@Addakhel]

This literally the stupidest comment that I read this week.

[@buddy305luv9]

Nope. Still would put a case and screen protector on it. Most of the time the screen cracks when you're not trying to crack it. Falling when coming out of a car, or slides off a table. All it takes is rock being in a the right place at the wrong time. SMH.

[@OsirisT]

Yea I found that my screen mostly cracks when it falls and lands on a tip of a corner of the phone, probably cause of how gravity works against the shape of the glass. Hardly ever cracks when it lands flat in my experience

[@nicholasn.2883]

A screen protector doesn’t seem necessary. I bet it wouldn’t hold up as good the screen itself

[@rwyo83]

Nothing special about the ceramic shield, the borders of the phone protects the screen. The pressing force that can withstand this new screen is ~1.3x and not 4x. Apple is disgusting

[@buddy305luv9]

@@nicholasn.2883 You are right and absolutely wrong. Case by case.When you buy one from one of the more reputable vendors like dome glass, I guarantee it holds up very well. I have a screen protector on a 11pro max bought off of wish 1yr ago and Still 100% scratch free. Note 8 Dome glass also scratch free.

[@ricog8209]

Screen protectors takes away from that nice display. I'll risk it without the screen protector.

[@alantranouez2815]

I’ve bought an iPhone 12... with the Apple MagSafe Silicone case. We’ll have to wait for the iPhone 13 with a Ceramic Shield back glasses ?

[@CompunctionTime]

Using a cellphone without a case just feels weird to me. A case just feels better in the hand for me. It's always nice to pull the phone out of its case after years of use, seeing a brand new looking phone.

[@knewmereal]

Agreed

[@ninjireal]

Also, iPhones are super slippery. Get yourself a rubber case.

[@Ying-yang6969]

8:06, drop begins.

[@smartxavier8906]

Thx

[@KidofEarth1]

Cant wait till Jerryrigseverything does a proper scratch test

[@marottamonster]

Chris should have dropped the phone such that it hit the edge of the bricks to the left of the cement walkway, and then let it come to rest on the cement. Your sandpaper "test" didn't really seem to be all that realistic as there wasn't all that much pressure applied IMO. A lot of the other iPhone12 tests I have seen show that despite it being "stronger", the phones case and glass still show damage when dropped from various heights than compared to iPhone 11's dropped from similar/same heights. This is why they make phone cases and screen protectors.

[@worldfamilyenglish]

@12:32 "Let me try and get this nice and flat" holds it from the edge when he drops...

[@faszomebbeaszarba]

one drop and the back shatters? that's pretty bad. i dropped my Huawei P20 numerous times, unfortunately, and it's in one piece, barely a scratch. maybe just luck, but still...

[@838jdkd]

Finally you can see that the scratches resistance on the iphone 12 screen is really good and better than previous generations.

[@rpm016t]

It’s worse

[@chamdeawis]

Nice to see a video from you after a long time. I was searching for a iphone 12 drop test. Mine is now on pre-order here in my country.

[@PythonPlusPlus]

What sandpaper did you use? The material kind of matters. Sandpaper can be composed of a wide variety of stones from low hardnesses like 5 to high hardness like 9+ Edit: at 5:14 you can see it’s aluminium oxide, which has a harness of 9! That’s not a good analog for concrete which is 3-7.

[@blue-ck9ns]

I just dropped my 12 mini while getting out of my car. It landed flat on the back and shattered. Disappointing, because it was a very low drop, since my car is low to the ground. If they’re going to continue using glass on the back, they need to put the ceramic shield on the back of the phone too. Or just switch back to an all aluminum design...On the bright side, I have Apple Care, but i’m just going to rock the cracked back for now. It surprisingly doesn’t cut me, but if pieces start falling out, I’m definitely headed to the apple store....

[@Christian_Luczejko]

0:57 am I color blind all of a sudden?

[@eliasramirez643]

Fr looks white it needs more color like iPhone 11

[@BrandonMooney_]

"That's right Venessa. I got the new Green iPhone 12 right here" Me: don't you mean Clear?

[@cb3981]

I have the blue IPhone 12 and I’m not comfortable going careless but this is the first iPhone I feel confident to go without a screen protector. The case on the back helps to protect the cameras since this phone is my camera and with 5G still developing I’m hoping this phone can last me a long time. I plan to do all I can to extend the life.

[@RockyMaiviaMiami]

Everybody in the comments: “My anxiety” “I’m still buying a case” Me: Why don’t they just make both sides with the shield?

[@abdullahemad9457]

It’s more expensive I guess

[@wrliggin2]

Probably because it would have cost another 100 dollars to have it on the back too

[@kerolrapik]

Should be on iphone13😄

[@Jiggy609]

Because they make more money if people break their phones

[@henryyoutube1742]

Is the shield very though?

[@ajonathany]

Me: I’m confident to use a phone without a case My wallet: aight Imma head out

[@kaydubsyou6955]

I got the iPhone 12 and dropped it on the hard tile floor in my bathroom twice with no case . Once on the side of the toilet and the other time knocked it off the counter, neither time had any scratches on the phone after . I was so surprised .

[@davec9915]

The front of the iPhone was never dropped flat. It kept bouncing on the corners of the iPhone so it’s not a fair comparison.

[@dexterlazaro9195]

I agree. And they are really amaze. not fair

[@kalebv.1414]

The glass may have survived but did they test out the cameras to see if they were still functioning? Just because there isn't any external damage doesn't mean something might not be damaged internally.

[@nothingnew4351]

We see scratches at level 6 with deeper grooves at level 7.

[@realitygroup5081]

Sand scratches glass. Because sand is harder than glass. So I'm not surprised

[@TheBimmerMan]

Meh the back ain’t a problem, everyone’s just gonna put a case over it and call it a day anyway.

[@danielg.585]

@Edd Kh lmao same💀

[@MacXpert74]

@Edd Kh But if you cover it before breaking, you should be fine.

[@TheBimmerMan]

@Edd Kh no one will know 😂

[@blue-ck9ns]

Not me. I’ve never liked phone cases/screen protectors. But cracking the back of the phone isn’t really that big of deal. You can’t feel the cracks and I don’t look at the back of my phone, so it doesn’t effect the functionality at all. However, after multiple drops on the back, pieces of glass will probably start falling out, exposing the phone’s internals, and that’s when it becomes a problem. That’s why i wish they’d put the ceramic shield on the back of the phone too. Either that or find a way to make wireless charging work through an all aluminum back. I know Apple could find a way to do that if they really wanted to.

[@beratblakaj]

I’ve been going caseless since I’ve had an iPhone which is since the 3GS. Yes it’s kind of scary at times but it’s so liberating.

[@MistaZipps]

As much as I appreciate these type of videos and have been watching them for years.. in no way can I understand why tossing a phone around in a bag with coins and keys simulates two weeks of wear and tear. Especially with the cost of phones these days. The thing is safe in a case on a flat surface when it's out of my pocket, or it's in my pocket by itself and not up against my full set of keys. Great video for the content though!

[@MistaZipps]

@UCTfd4pY2IiPJSIlA29TWn6Q I used to think most scratches would happen from this too, but most likely is happening from other things.. not ruling an empty pocket out, but we really use our phones a lot.. they get set down on all kinds of surfaces, etc.

[@mange.r7901]

I bought the new iPhone 12 and im so afraid to accidently drop it because om afraid the battery gonna be worse and the performance gonna be slower. Is it gonna be that?

[@lieutenantpepper2734]

iPhone 50: you can reflect nukes!!

[@menassies3224]

ICAN has started outlawing nukes

[@ridersgames2707]

Wow if a NEVER saw this video i was GONNA do the drop test when I get the iPhone 12 but I am not gonna GIVE up getting the iPhone 12 thank YOU don’t give UP.

[@ridersgames2707]

Ps read only the words that are caption

[@niimoallotey]

I don't like using phone cases with iPhones because I love the smooth feel of the iPhone so much, so I always get a apple watch with it. That way it's always in my pocket with a just a packet of tissues. I therefore only need to take it out when I'm seated and holding it with two hands. That way when I inevitably drop it I'll be inside and it will be from a relatively low height.

[@ezebro]

An iPhone case + Good Screen guard = Immortal iPhone 12 Feels satisfying watching this from my iPhone 12😍

[@bpacheco6]

Wouldn't it be more of a test dropping on a corner? That's how I always drop my phone's. Not an iPhone guy but very impressed with the front screen protection on this!!!

[@thehammer5164]

I have the pelican guardian case and AT&T brand glass screen overlay on my iPhone11 max and I could not be happier with this combo. Ive destroyed several iPhones with otter boxes (fully encased) due to dust and grime getting inside and rubbing against the glass causing etching. My current combo is superior and I will never go back to a fully encased phone case again.

[@rickysekhon5706]

Idk where the review are going i mean scratch on sand paper comon. I guess There are many less chances (almost zero never happened to my phone in last 9 years of use since i got first one) of like your phone sliding on the con Concrete.

[@sunboat800]

The purse test was great because of no visible scratches, as far as I can say, because my XR tempered glass broke after I kept a key fob and am really surprised how that could happen. Tile test @ 2:42 was a heart in my mouth moment. I would never do that to my iPhone ever. How come no scratches on that test too?. It is a testimony to Apple in the way they’ve done the phone!!.. brilliant!!!.. otherworldly!!.. loved the test and I would use a case always.

[@sarpongKyei]

Is it just only me or this video looks really satisfying 😂

[@MewAesthetic]

its funny though 😅🤣😅🤣

[@struanroberts]

She was so gentle with the sandpaper and tile one I was surprised it even scratched

[@whatsupnicky2917]

Sure :D only a real android fanboy can tell exactly how much pressure she put on the phone just by watching a video

[@zzztriplezzz5264]

@@whatsupnicky2917 LMAO TRUE 😂

[@omardan]

The phone just refuses to fall flat on its face lol

[@TheSakzzz]

That rear glass not being ceramic shield is a design feature.... to make you upgrade to the next iPhone once you get sick of seeing the cracked rear glass.

[@txmoney]

Can’t wait to see this repeated for the 12 Mini and 12 Pro Max.

[@aktm1407]

My take is it'll be the same

[@txmoney]

@@aktm1407 Perhaps. But my original iPhone SE is far sturdier than the modern iPhone counterparts due to its diminutive form factor...and metal back. Too bad the 12 doesn’t have a metal back.

[@aktm1407]

@@txmoney i dont think we will see a big difference in result from the drop and scratch testing. Maybe from the bend test

[@BRBallin1]

Even if it were indestructible a case still helps by adding grip. Something hard and smooth is too slippery and that rubbery grip makes it nicer to hold

[@suhasbn44]

11:58 Ooh that wasn't exactly flat. Duh. That's what I've been thinking since the beginning of Chris' drop tests xD. None of his drops were flat

[@CNET]

Some days I have an easier time of dropping it flat than others.

[@hotellife4442]

Well you need to drop it flat otherwise its not an accurate depiction

[@sajjadhashmani4034]

it's obviously not easy dropping it flat since the cameras module is heavier and it always leans on that side

[@jonesbbq307]

I have the iPhone 11 Pro Max. I used to never drop my phone and all my used phones are mint. Apple said it is the hardest iPhone but I dropped it from the height of my knee and it shattered into pieces.

[@sreejeshsaji5849]

If it were me i would cry even if dropped it from 1 cm height lol 😂.

[@koringbasagnia5266]

same

[@zzztriplezzz5264]

@Vasudeva Rao Madaka dude, these people are trying to show you how the iPhones do with normal day activities for you to be aware. THEY ARE DOING THIS SO YOU DONT HAVE TO.

[@bulletinaheart1]

I think the problem with these drop tests is that in actual situations you probably won‘t drop the phone like that. Everytime I dropped a phone there was a little more force involved, like when you trip your phone might fall forward with a little more force than the „test fall“ which falls to the ground without any force; or if it falls from the bed, or you try to grab it when it falls out of your hand, then there is a lot more force. I will not rely on these drop tests too much and will use a back cover, or at least a dbrand skin or something like that, although I absolutely hate to use phones with covers.

[@cherishpotluri957]

Video Title : "iPhone 12 drop and scratch test". Me : WHY?!

[@TheHobo2424]

Why not? People are interested in durability of iPhones.

[@AaronFigFront]

@@TheHobo2424 not his point though.

[@niklas6467]

Because apple products can do nothing. Apple is so far behind with design and their system is way too locked. But has good build quality. Are you very bad at electronics or are under 10 years or over 60 then an iphone is right for you

[@BROON71]

Tech KZbinrs drop these phones every time a new iPhone comes out - including CNET. Also, videos like this tend to get a lot of views. And who doesn't want money from Google?? 😆

[@AaronFigFront]

@@niklas6467 you really don’t know anything about technology, design, or philosophy. Please learn a bit more.

[@InfamousHp]

Ppl on Twitter were showing off micro-scratches minutes/hours after the phone released. I’m skeptical on the first 2 tests.

[@juancarlos131291]

Compared to last years drop test, this was definitely a step back on how controlled the drops were 😕 That vacuum machine you guys brought to the table last year was sleek! What happened?

[@MacXpert74]

But then again, who carries their phone around by using a vacuum machine 😅

[@Yeshuahamashiac]

9:35 🤦🏽‍♂️ the way ur heart feels when you check ur phone to see the damage but praying its ok 😂😂😂

[@defonotmario]

Really appreciate the "real world test". Much more important to me that I know how it will fare against every use as apposed to being dropped off of a 10 ft latter onto concrete 😂

[@jmonoful]

If you buy an iPhone you definitely have to buy a protective case and a screen protector that will help you out a lot because you can drop your phone anytime from your pocket or when you get out of the car, when you are eating you can drop it on the floor because the phone is really slippery because of the Sleek design so I would definitely have a protector case and screen protector thank you for your videos of iPhone. You guys do a great job keep up the good work.

[@pesoso78]

Amazing, any other phone screen would definitely break.

[@WhateverWhenever888]

Awesome video! I was definitely looking forward to a drop test. What a tough phone

[@alberteinsteinthejew]

I’m not Apple fanboy but somehow I cant watch it 😂

[@elchamber]

Yup. That painted part on the lens on my 13 is nice a white, now.

[@rotatedgaming2612]

This doesn’t make sense it’s on a public side walk and not clean concrete. There is tons of scuffs on the concerts and it appears to have water damage on the concerts watch someone else!!

[@jbar7243]

Not many people are repeatedly dropping their phones from 9 feet. The main problem I wish they would fix are the micro scratches. Those are extremely annoying. Be nice not to use a screen protector.

[@treefiddyy]

mine scratched (tiny little ones) in less than a week without a screen protector. I didn’t drop it or put it in a bag or anything. you NEED a screen protector

[@jacksputrid]

Micro scratches are real.

[@DavidOwensuk]

Great review... It is sad to see those lovely iPhones dropped....

[@ankitrai96]

Designer: let's put ceramic, front and back. Tim: front only. Gotta save something for next one.

[@Ean.oo7]

Kinda dumb....given (every) company needs to make a product to a price point. Being that it is new, I can see the production costs going down over time making it more feasible to add in future models. Nothing really surprising about that.

[@kimmeeb]

I went caseless with my absolutely ancient iPhone 6s after my old rubber case absolutely fell apart and I'm not going back. My phone mostly lives in my purse anyways in its own pocket, so I'm not super worried about scratches. If and when I do upgrade, it's probably gonna be the same deal. No case for me

[@marqessanzcora4089]

Love it, thanx guys !

[@scrippslarry]

Very unscientific guys. I would expect a lot more from CNET (no offense intended). The phone never actually landed directly on its face. We all know that these handheld drop tests are totally inconsistent and useless for really assessing the durability of a device or a screen. Please utilize professional testing if you want any credibility in these kinds of reviews. Also, when I see clips of your videos embedded in yahoo articles the CNN video is unable to be enlarged to full screen. CNET videos are the only ones that do not seem to work in yahoo.

[@herefobeer]

Great, I’ll use it naked until I damage the frame and then I’ll put a bumper. Let’s not forget that we don’t drop phones head on like that. Impulse tries to save it. It drops from 2-3 feet high after final touch.

[@itsshowtime6412]

Corning has admitted for years that getting scratch resistancy is much much much harder than getting crack resistancy. People are still looking for a combination of both though. I am not a fan of expensive smart phones at all, but I might make my first exception on the rule and get myself an Iphone 12 mini. I am a network engineer who used to run a repair shop in the past, so by definition I HATE what Apple has done to the newest phones making it impossible to replace parts yourself. Getting the Iphone 12 as a daily driver without protection will be my ultimate test of approving/disapproving the value of expensive phones.

[@sesi5289]

She is being extra gentle while 'testing it'.But when the phones drop or slide on street its not going to be gentle.And she is not showing the result properly to camera.This video is like a apple advertisement..

[@mizzymsp]

I dropped my screen on rocks and smashed it completely. probs best if you try that, makes more sense

[@Sbulele]

Yup iPhone 12 is 4 times tougher than the 11

[@Jokamutta]

But it didn't drop face-first well enough! The side of the phone took most of the damage upon impact

[@Sbulele]

@@Jokamutta yaaa,but it's still good though ....wait for JRE TEST

[@michaelsadek4449]

i remember you from the iPhone 11 drop test, congratulations for your new diet results very good effort :)

[@mosesh06]

Drop a gamecube controller on the face of it from 3 feet. I broke my screen after an epic smash bros match and my controller landed on it.

[@TheBimmerMan]

iPhone 12? Or 11?

[@officialmika8666]

She barely rubbed it on the scratch test for the iPhone on the note 20 she was murdering it

[@bobolsen4369]

He looks surprisingly tall for only being 4 feet tall 😉😂🤪

[@Addakhel]

Those front drops have nothing to do with the word FRONT!

[@muhammedluqman6195]

Lots of love from KERALA

[@benlaine400]

Thank you for actually doing a real world scratch test

[@CNET]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@alanmaina9848]

Camera weight on top made it difficult to go flat down at 9ft

[@manchas1268]

it’s because he holds it from the bottom

[@ihavegreatcomments8532]

Doesn’t really matter because it’s not like it’s gonna drop differently. It’s always gonna drop camera first🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

[@ihavegreatcomments8532]

Never going to drop flat

[@JeremyDeBose]

@@ihavegreatcomments8532 yep. Real world use, if you drop more than a couple feet, it’ll always fall like that anyway so that’s more accurate.

[@roxsandbebbs2715]

Can’t wait to get that 12

[@MutebiBashir]

I need to order my iPhone 12 Mini in 2022.

[@Jay.G_]

watching this with an iphone 12 is painful

[@RN-kl4kp]

Finally the real life test for fake ads and claims of evil corp

[@atimation]

Yeah apple bad and samsung good right? Like they paid boyband and girlband to not taking picture with their fans because it's not a samsung phone or if it's an iphone...

[@DeadByMarcy]

this phone is actually a monster... I dropped mine several times and its still alive with only one little scratch on the frame

[@federico5756]

I always carry my iPhone in the box.

[@UnKnown-iw8rw]

*Now i can read comments, With people appreciating Apple’s work and how strong they are*

[@osandhavinoshya2853]

Cnet provides the absolute truth!