Samsung Galaxy S23 Durability Test. Water, Scratch & Sand.

[@alanvandeusen2712]

My S23 was knocked into the lake in 7 feet of water. Found it on the bottom two days later. I first took the back plate off to dry it out, hoping to save pictures at best. I found no trace of water inside the phone. I dried out USB C and sim card slot. Replaced back and charged it up. Everything works fine. Speaker/Mic/Camera all good as ever. That is an amazing phone. Probably not waterproof now that I have removed the back, but not planning on dropping it in the lake again😊

[@-simokara-]

My god still working?

[@user-ij8no5zw6u-]

Finally a real scratch test and done on both sides! I'd suggest when testing the keys in the pocket to take a walk and sit a few times to make it even more realistic scenario.

[@PBKreviews]

Will keep it in mind, thanks.

[@aadityalove0]

I got scratches on my phone while placing same with keys in my pocket. Fake scratch test

[@mapex_23451]

@@aadityalove0actually his keys seemed pretty clean while other keys that have debris or that are dirty do a lot more damage to the screen of the phone.

[@Rich__L]

Glad you did the sand and gravel test because that's how keys scratch a phone screen in your pocket. Clean keys are totally different than one that's picked up debris.

[@PBKreviews]

👍

[@LePetitBug]

Nice Scratch test in the dirt and rocks. Thanks for that. When you have some dirt or sand in the pocket that can damage the screen badly. But nobody test stuff like that. Amazing work

[@PBKreviews]

Thank you :)

[@znate6730]

Ouais bien vu ! Ça c'est un vrai test avec les objets dans la poche ! Celui avec les graviers c'est aussi quelque chose chose qui peut arriver ! J'ai quand même bien serré les fesses quand j'ai vu comme le portable se faisait bien balader sous la couche de graviers et sable lol

[@LePetitBug]

@@znate6730 Oui, ça m'arrive souvent d'avoir du sable dans les poches sans le vouloir et ça raye bien les écrans 😭

[@fearless6947]

Sand is a killer of all phones. This review is good

[@samdamti851]

Great test thanks! I'm tired of all those stupid tests with knives and razors when its most likely tiny sand particles that are going to scratch up the phone. Based on your results, I'm definitely keeping a screen protector on my phone.

[@PBKreviews]

👍 Thanks and you're welcome

[@juanegas2339]

This was painful to watch, but incredibly useful! thanks for this!

[@PBKreviews]

You're welcome!

[@1sonjohn44]

Great, love that it's different from the typical testing!

[@PBKreviews]

Thank you!

[@znate6730]

Great testing! On the other hand, I would always wonder why people always put coins, keys and their cell phone in the same pocket, jeans do have two separate pockets though... You really have to have a sparrow's memory to forget that you shouldn't put your smartphone with all these objects...

[@tonicaffierro2549]

Only men do this 😂

[@smvr666th]

broo when you are drunk sometimes you put shiii everywhere, sometimes where it is not supposed to be iyaknow

[@PBKreviews]

Thanks!

[@robertocurrlos7470]

Sometimes you rush around and just put your phone in any pocket😊

[@dennyc4135]

yeah, I always put my phone on the left pocket and keys on the small pocket n car key on the right.. never combined those :)

[@aamisaswata]

Thank you for doing an actual scratch test. Anyone who does scratch tests without exposing the device to sand and dust particles is just making useless videos.

[@thisisarandomstring]

I always keep my phone in a separate pocket from keys and coins and never leave it in a bag with other stuff.

[@maromorostar6621]

Yes majority do that, but in stressful situations we tend to forget sometimes. It happens for even the most careful ones.

[@wellensalat5402]

I throw my phones into my pockets together with rusty nails, coins and so on. Plus I use to sit on it. The only phone that really survived my tests is the Galaxy S7 with screen protection and cover... 😀

[@Darsh0019]

Great videos. Also love how you gave facts as to why the scratch tests can produce different results.

[@PBKreviews]

Thanks!

[@MegaDringus]

OH its painful. but thanks for doing this, we need to see it done.

[@PBKreviews]

You're welcome :)

[@leotravel85]

What surprises me the most is that when you submerged the phone it didn't complain that the charging port was wet and wouldn't let you charge it. This happened to me all the time when I got my Galaxy S21U wet and it's incredibly annoying and very hard to get rid of.

[@vinilreddy3044]

Happened with my A52s as well

[@PBKreviews]

I'm pretty sure if water stays in the port, it might trigger it but I would have to test it. As far as it goes for now, I have not seen any warnings.

[@mudcrab9699]

I bought mine last Friday. I got a tiny little but deep scratch from just keeping it in my pocket. I could've sworn my pockets had no sand, dust, keys or coins :( Be careful and get a screen protector.

[@rubiks-ir8ch]

Happened to mine too same things

[@exoop5646]

Can this is cause of damage screen ?

[@mandeep_ekka]

Yes same here...just forgot 1-2 times kept bike keys with steel key ring along same pocket of the phone. No idea how can this even scratch with latest CGG Victus 2. It's just worst experience from my previous phones. Prob CGG 5 was best atleast as scratch resistant

[@mandeep_ekka]

Came by one Indian tech youtuber mentioned apparently there is 'quartz' found in environment which is not visible to eye & is of hardness-scale 7. So can scratch too just by rubbing inside pocket or while cleaning on shirts outside

[@zombielite9078]

I got a tiny deep scratch too.. Don't know how it happened

[@CalMadiC]

Thank you for going to these extremes for us to know what not to do or what to di. I just got a S23. I have never had a more up to date phone. I came from android 9 to this android 14 with One UI 6.0 Beta. I had a micro USB and no for the first time I have USB-C.

[@bassyey]

Crazy upgrade. Hope you liked it.

[@evgenilalov7172]

The best scratch test I've ever watched! Kee up the good job!

[@PBKreviews]

Thank you!

[@lorisfoucart2475]

I didn't expect to have a laugh out of a durability test video but you were on point with every test !

[@mdrsx]

05:18 THE BRAND NEW SAMSUNG SHOVEL

[@PBKreviews]

:)

[@RestoreTechnique]

JerryRigEverything viewers: scratches at a level 6 with deeper grooves at a level 7!!! 😤

[@PBKreviews]

😄 yup

[@passivaggressor]

I've always wondered why Jerryrig gets scratches at lower levels than a lot of other people. He must use a good bit of force. In any case I enjoy your videos!

[@PBKreviews]

thanks 👍

[@edwardsutherland8240]

Mans got that gorilla strength.

[@PLiTXAnimations]

@@edwardsutherland8240 fr

[@ricardofac47]

Stones and sand are scarier than sharp metal objects when it comes to cellphone screens 😂

[@M4st3rm1nd_01]

Great work with the scratch test, very realistic. We can see the major problem is, and have always been, sand. The quartz crystals really destroy the glass screen. I believe the newer iPhones have a different and more resistant glass tech that can survive this scenario. Either way, I'm not using a screen protector on my S23, I believe it`s good enough as it is.

[@PBKreviews]

Thanks!

[@NoonJ97]

If it falls down on floor does it break or scratches?

[@MoeWB]

Your channel is providing the best durability test, keep going 👏

[@PBKreviews]

Thank you very much!

[@oneiilldashuffler]

I guess you did not watch JerryRigEverything yet?

[@MoeWB]

@@oneiilldashuffler i watch him since a long long long time, but this one is better tbh

[@jeromegold3216]

Great content. If anyone buys an 800 to 1,200 or more phone, and don't use a good case and screen protector and you drop your phone, then you get what you deserve.

[@PBKreviews]

Thank you

[@LOUNGELIQ]

So you pay that money for premium materials and then keep it the rest of the ownership in a condom. It's the same as buying a car with a leather interior and using it without removing the plastic protection from the seats because you want them to be like new after 5 years.

[@warriorplutotrent3827]

​@@LOUNGELIQ ikr. I use at the most a Spigen ultra hybrid and nothing more

[@anuragchatterjee9411]

Gives me shivers by just seing the scratch test.

[@Srk6284]

Too many scratches in my s23 because of key

[@_y_____766]

Is it true

[@EndingMyWar]

I have a serious question, so as for the camera, the camera on the back of the phone, do you think or know that its safe to put in your pocket? And it wont scratch ?

[@bussy7627]

id like to see more of how durable the aluminum frame is when it comes to scratches. This is portion of the phone that most people end up damaging with cases.

[@SMITHZIM]

Which screen is more scratch resistent, s24plus or s23?

[@Sams_Uncle]

Amazing, only thing missing is drop-test! Thank You!

[@PBKreviews]

Thanks. I will be doing a separate video on drop test later

[@dirtytamato]

The only problem I have with all scratch tests is they aren't accurate because of the oleophobic coating that comes on all new phones. Once that coating starts to wear off then you should do the scratch test

[@godhero2566]

No one's watching that video they'd be looking at the newest phone by that time

[@azamoimeme575]

Could you do the same with iphone 14 pro ?,or is it forbidden?

[@darthraider450]

So close to the 100k subscriber mark, hope it happens for you soon. Break the jerryrigeverything monopoly!

[@PBKreviews]

Yeah lol its about time. Thank you for your support!

[@michael_c2]

I don't understand why he doesn't do any water testing, or any drop testing

[@Yahiaashry]

Congratulations 100k Sub. 🔥

[@PBKreviews]

Thanks!! :)

[@rafrafimohamedali7435]

Samsung for ever ❤

[@Tristand09]

This physically and mentally pained me. Even more than jerry rig everythings durability tests somehow. Did you film 2:10 on a motorola edge 30 fusion? Mine has that same awful mic issue

[@PBKreviews]

lol yep, its painful to do as well but people keep asking to see it so yup. Also its funny you mention that (the edge 30 fusion). I know I used a edge 30 fusion for the scratch portion with the sand, but I'm not sure if I used a S23 Ultra, an iPhone 13 Pro max, the Edge 30 Fusion or a Vivo X90 Pro+ for the scene at 2:10. Its been a while so I forget since I used multiple phones for recording different scenes of that video. But considering that mic sound being the same as yours, It might have been the Edge 30 fusion.

[@Tristand09]

@@PBKreviews thanks. The videos I post really require a good mic so when I heard the edge 30 fusion I got an s23 ultra instead.

[@rybsonb3874]

What type of glass are on the camera lenses?

[@braskabani8011]

Basically you have to abuse it on purpose to see scratches.

[@PBKreviews]

yep

[@Abcdefghijklmnopqrghbbhh]

Thank you for the video

[@Akshat_101]

Nice content bro, keep it up 👍

[@PBKreviews]

Thanks, will do!

[@dominator1438]

Watching this video on Samsung Galaxy s23, it's a lot of pleasure to see that my new phone is a good choice, thank you

[@PBKreviews]

you're welcome

[@thedaniil4340]

where do you take this phone after testing them ......i need one

[@PBKreviews]

Usually I sell them locally or online to recoup costs for future videos.

[@shubhamyadav-jg3rn]

Watching this on S23 gives me anxiety.

[@elm4nsuri]

thx again, looking forward to a drop test before the teardown

[@PBKreviews]

I will be doing a drop test on a new unit, so the teardown will be coming first. Thanks 😃

[@jeijayp7119]

cream or green which color is the best in long term looking

[@jkbjk1903]

Kesinlikle krem almalısın. En büyük Beşiktaş

[@ensaryoldas4543]

​@@jkbjk1903 bjk ne alaka la

[@AkaruIez]

get your phantom black and never look back as it's most premium looking one

[@iamseanb17]

Waiting for the teardown video 👍👍👍

[@PBKreviews]

Coming soon!

[@MrSolvalou]

I guess the lightly textured finish on the back glass is much better at hiding the scratches

[@PBKreviews]

yup 👍

[@samparson9604]

I love the sound of the rocks.

[@PBKreviews]

😄👍

[@shivamthatai]

Thank you for the videos ... they explain a lot about s23 series ... please make video on samsung system storage as lot of talks are around ...

[@PBKreviews]

you're welcome. what about the system storage?

[@VivekRaghuvanshi]

@@PBKreviews it is about - Does Galaxy S23 occupie 60Gb for system files in total internal storage?

[@PBKreviews]

Oh, I will have to look into it. Thanks

[@aditya_gupta]

@@VivekRaghuvanshiit doesn’t. That was a false reporting

[@shivamthatai]

@@PBKreviews yes on system storage ..

[@peter-us5iv]

Beim kratztest auf der Rückseite sind Kratzer zu sehen und danach nicht mehr irgendwie komisch

[@marcellod.castro4926]

Question: Will the aluminum frame color fade over time when used Without a case? I'm assuming it only has a layer of paint over the aluminum part

[@PBKreviews]

I don't think so, the case should protect it and also the quality of the frame material is good so should hold up for a long time. Scratches might be another thing but color should be ok.

[@Hank_Amarillo]

so it doesnt need a screen protector?

[@lukecmb608]

Good explanation on the scratch test

[@PBKreviews]

👍

[@brothatwasepic]

I would pay 50 extra if the camera glass was sapphire crystal with the equivalent of a 12-13 or higher

[@PBKreviews]

yupp

[@Wesjapa100]

What do they do with these phones afterwards? 🤔

[@PBKreviews]

I either sell them locally as disassembled units or online to recoup costs for future videos. :)

[@Wesjapa100]

@@PBKreviews Cool! Thanks for the info! )

[@carbugnov1952]

Is there a drop down test?

[@zippo401]

The drive over it with a car test hasn't been done yet

[@PBKreviews]

:)

[@kirishanthpusparajah7723]

wt you r trying to prove from last sand scratch test.... is it non usable for sand digging

[@PBKreviews]

well everyone else wanted it and was happy I did that. it's just an extreme test. obviously most people won't do that, but there are a lot of people who work in construction or in the field and drop their phones in sand, dirt or gravel daily so yep. 😃👍

[@kirishanthpusparajah7723]

@PBKreviews ok got it. But some people may take it as a bad product 🤔

[@Taner-Aydın]

If the screen is scratched, what can we fix it with?

[@abd0lr3man]

Change it😢

[@vaidu_vlogz]

My s23 5g just drop once and got scratch in its metal body then i started using cover😢

[@gevorgzhamharyan1413]

I'm also using the green Galaxy S23 and I bought it recently, but unfortunately my phone's side got some scratches and I wanna remove that. Can I actually do that for myself?

[@PBKreviews]

not sure how you would be able to remove scratches.

[@Ravens____8LJ]

This is why you should buy the S series, i specifically only go with the base model.

[@vijayvsurve3893]

Don't believe this i got little scratches on my s23😢.

[@MAC-vh3kf]

YOU EARNED A PURPLE HEART FOR THIS VIDEO BROTHER

[@PBKreviews]

Thanks :)

[@thehawk4]

Are the sides of the S23 Graphite matte, while the sides of the others S23 (Phantom Black, cream, lavender) are glossy? I'm asking because I greatly prefer the opaque/matte sides

[@Skyyyyy3]

Matte back and glossy side

[@dermil]

can u do a water test after a drop test?

[@JPark9773]

wow same phone and color that i pre ordered !! also amazing durability videos

[@PBKreviews]

👍 thanks

[@green_eye_cat_studio37]

5:22 I searched for this clip, why did you stop making this test ? The last clip on pixel with that bag of dust is a joke.

[@PBKreviews]

Because the size of the rocks and gravel would probably always scratch any glass, and its not like people walk around with rocks in their pockets, but more like their phone rubbing against small edges and particles in the pockets. So using finger grain sand and some smaller gravel or rocks would imitate more of an average use to see how it would hold up against scratches.

[@bartomiejguszek8883]

It's so hard for me to watch it, as I'm doin' it on the same green S23😉

[@PBKreviews]

lol yeah

[@raghweshthakur8040]

What about scratches on camera? In daily use

[@cataliniordache648]

I have a question guys, the sides are made out of aluminium or plastic? because in hand seems cheep... it's not comparing with an iphone.

[@maryshaus4059]

Aluminium

[@Killer_racoon]

Coins and keys start scratch your phone only in a pocket when you are going somewhere

[@dnvfilms9062]

😢😢😢😢😢 That phone is never going to be the same after that Damage..

[@nutifafa_foli]

The gravel test was so painful to watch 😅

[@thomasmeijer6275]

Nice and infortative video. would have been better if you also did a drop test.

[@PBKreviews]

I will be doing a separate video on the drop test with a new unit in a few days or so once I get the new unit in.

[@sonerbalc1616]

merhaba kolay gelsin peki bir şey merak ediyorum sizin görüş açınız merak ettim samsung s 23 sağlam mı yani kenar çerçeve sağlam mı bende almak istiyorum ama sağlam olması önemli benim için

[@PBKreviews]

Hi, I think its durable but not the most durable phone. It's not a bad device at all.

[@civertron9784]

Selling smartphone S23 like new, allways parked in garage, low mileage and all mechanical reviews updated, one owner 👌🏼

[@PBKreviews]

haha

[@lanco7705]

I've just upgraded from an S10 to S23. It hurts my eyes cause of how expensive the phone is 😂🤧

[@PBKreviews]

lol yeah

[@juri2001]

working in dirty condition, problem for scratch are stones, sand and dust which gets to my pocket, not coins + who carries loose coins.

[@SPiritR3aver]

When you decide to use your phone as a shovel. 🤣

[@PBKreviews]

lol yup

[@gaborsipos515]

i will try this, thx!

[@nunivilgamerz2231]

Just got my s23 and this pleases me lets me know how rough i can be with it

[@PBKreviews]

👍

[@Paradroidx]

Here i was worrying about my fingernail scratching it haha. Guess this is my first flagship device. Screen protector got full of pet hair and dust. Absolutely no way to clean it either. I feel better now lol

[@PBKreviews]

lol 👍

[@sonofodin5514]

Because we all use a phone as a shovel 😅

[@PBKreviews]

lol

[@云墨-n3m]

Very useful test, thx😆

[@BG1984a]

shit man, I was nervous so much, only to watch this video 😄

[@PBKreviews]

😄👍

[@NemiusGD]

this hurts to watch...

[@anddark4961]

Tão doloroso ver o celular que eu tô ralando para juntar dinheiro para comprar sendo quebrado :")

[@PBKreviews]

yup, its painful to do as well lol

[@loudspeakertestsmorebyaida3804]

Do a smash test. I rarely see smash tests on Androids.

[@PBKreviews]

Already did a drop test on the S23 plus and the S23 ultra

[@GR33ZY.A1]

Galaxy can last a very long time under water you can even take pictures.... I seen a video where they boiled the phone and still worked!

[@PBKreviews]

👍

[@artsnx10]

Watching this on s23+ and it hurts my soul

[@Sanjay-yu4kc]

bro, i pre-ordered the same colour and you are doing the scratch test 😭

[@PBKreviews]

haha sorry

[@amlanabhisek6216]

One of ur best video ❣️

[@PBKreviews]

Thank you :)

[@Bot.Fragers]

yoo that’s brutal,but thank for showing me what shouldn’t i do like at my xr

[@PBKreviews]

You're welcome :)

[@amirsalmani6118]

When you mistake a mobile phone for a shovel

[@PBKreviews]

👍

[@abdalhmeedalsharif2729]

can u do it with the mi 12 t pro

[@coffeemakerbottomcracked]

Fr we need some kind of machine to do the scratch test, then the results would be more reliable, maybe someone will DIY one

[@PBKreviews]

👍

[@peter6236]

Scaratch test should be like this only

[@esyt3639]

great work, thanks!

[@PBKreviews]

Thanks and you're welcome

[@shobhitnarayan8361]

gr8 video ...keep making video like dis

[@PBKreviews]

Thanks 👍