Drop Test Showdown: Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs Apple iPhone 6S

In this article, we'll dive into the details of a drop test between the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and the Apple iPhone 6S. The test was conducted using a professional drop test machine, which dropped both devices from various angles to assess their durability.

Round Number One: Back Drop

The first round saw the iPhone 6S suffer only minor scratches and scuffs after being dropped on its back. However, the glass back of the Galaxy Note 7 did not come away unscathed, but the damage was limited to a small area along the bottom sides of the phone. The cracks were more noticeable than those on the iPhone, which suggests that the Note 7's all-glass body is an improvement over its predecessor, the Galaxy S7.

Round Number Two: Bottom Drop

In the second round, both devices suffered only minor scuffs after being dropped on their bottom sides. However, the damage to the back of the Note 7 appeared worse due to a darker metal band that made it more prone to scratches. The glass also started to show signs of spider webs, which further exacerbated the damage.

Round Number Three: Side Drop

The third round saw neither device suffer too much damage after being dropped on its side. This round was a draw, with both phones showing minimal damage and no separation between them.

Round Number Four: Face Drop

In the fourth round, both devices cracked after being dropped face-down. However, the Note 7's cracks were less noticeable than those on the iPhone 6S. The majority of the damage on the Note 7 occurred at its corners, where the glass curves over. In contrast, the iPhone 6S took most of the damage on the bottom right corner, with the screen displaying a more pronounced crack.

Bonus Round: Face Drops

The bonus round saw both devices drop repeatedly on their face until they could no longer make a phone call. The iPhone 6S took five additional drops to give out, while the Galaxy Note 7 survived an impressive 50 face drops. Despite being battered and bruised, the screen of the Note 7 remained functional.

The Verdict

In conclusion, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 emerged as the winner in this drop test showdown against the Apple iPhone 6S. The Note 7's all-glass body proved to be more durable than its predecessor, and its ability to survive an impressive number of face drops was a testament to its strength. While neither device is completely impervious to damage, the Note 7's design and construction give it a significant edge over the iPhone 6S in terms of durability.

The drop test results are as follows:

* Round One: iPhone 6S (minor scratches/scuffs), Galaxy Note 7 (small area along bottom sides cracked)

* Round Two: Both devices suffered minor scuffs

* Round Three: Draw

* Round Four: Galaxy Note 7 (corners damaged, screen functional), iPhone 6S (bottom right corner damaged, screen cracked)

* Bonus Round: Galaxy Note 7 (50 face drops), iPhone 6S (five face drops)

It's worth noting that the drop test results are not a definitive measure of durability, and individual experiences may vary. However, they do provide valuable insight into the relative strengths and weaknesses of each device in terms of handling drops and other forms of stress.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: en- What's up guys, David here and todaywe have a drop test between the SamsungGalaxy Note7 and the Apple iPhone 6S.Now if you've seen the drop test we didon the Galaxy S7 earlier this yearyou know that because of its allglass body it didn't do too hot.Obviously the Note7 also hasan all glass body but the difference isthe Note7 is packing Guerrilla glass fivewhich Corning says can survive dropsfrom 1.6 meters up to 80% of the time.Using our professional drop test machinewe're only dropping it from one meter,first on its back, then on its bottom,third on its side and thebig one right on its face.If it happens to survive it'll enterthe bonus round wherewe'll drop it over and overagain until it can'ttechnically make a call.With that said, let's goahead and get right into it.- Round number one, back drop.- Three, two, one.(techno music)Alright, so with it'smetal back, the iPhone6S performs just like you'd expect it tosuffering only a few minorscratches and scuffs.But the main story here is theglass back on the Galaxy Note 7.No, it didn't come away unscathedbut a huge improvement over what we saw inthe Galaxy S7, with the back of the Note7only suffering damagealong the bottom sidesof the phone with itcracking and shatteringa bit right where the glass curves over,so better than the S7 but nowhere near theiPhone giving the nod tothe 6S in round number one.- Roundnumber two, bottom drop.- Three, two, one.- Bothphones suffer only a fewsmall scuffs after that bottom dropwith the Note7's damagelooking a bit worsemainly due to its darker metal band.It is worth noting, however that this dropdid add to the damageon the back of the Notewith the glass now havingspider webs going all over.So that, in addition tothe more visible scratches,gives the slight edge to theiPhone in round number two.- Roundnumber three, side drop.- Three, two, one.Oh, that's a good drop.- Neither devicesuffered too much damageafter that side dropwith really no separationbetween the two, so it's adraw in round number three.- Roundnumber four, face drop.- Three, two, one.- Okay, soboth phones crack afterthat face drop but the difference isthe Note7's cracks are nowhere near asnoticeable as the cracks on the iPhone 6S.In fact, when you run yourfingers over the Note7'sdamage, it doesn't feellike the glass will cut youthe way it does on the iPhone.Most of the Note 7'sdamage came to its corners,again right where the glasscurves over, so it seemslike the curves are reallythe weak point on the Note7.The iPhone 6S, on the otherhand, took the majority ofthe damage on the bottom right cornerand as you can see, it looks a heck ofa lot worse with the damage spreadingmore violently acrossthe rest of the screen.So while neither phonecomes away with the displayfully in tact, the Note7trumps the 6S here,getting the nod in round number four.- Bonus round.- Alright, so both devicesmade it through allfour rounds so they nowenter the Bonus round where they'll bedropped on their face over and over againuntil they can't technicallymake a phone call.The iPhone's 6S took not one, not twobut five additionaldrops to the face beforeit gave out, so thequestion is, Will the Note7be able to beat that markand if so, by how much?Let's find out.- Three, two, one.I think it's still working.And it is.Ugh.Still good, nice.Fuck, I had just beatthe iPhone, actually.What magic is this?Oh, and it's getting prettybanged up on the edges,but the screen itself is fine.And abracadabra, wizardry.Ugh, it's gotta have done something.Nothing.I'm impressed, man.It's all glass.It's all freaking glass.(mumbles), yup.Oop, we're seeing some damage, finally.Oh, it landed flat.We don't know, the suspense, the suspense.Nope, still good.Alright, alright, number 32, will it beatthe HTC in the bonus round, I don't know.Okay.Getting a workout, man,43, I'm starting to sweat.Five more and you madeit all the way, buddy.Five more.Fifty?It got fancy for this last one.It got fancy, still good.- Okay, so the Note7 survivesa whole 50 face drops in the bonus roundand despite the sides of the phonebeing completely shattered and the displayitself having a fewstreaks going through it,the screen is still 100% functional whichis pretty damn impressive,especially consideringthat its brother, the Galaxy 7S, couldn'teven survive one additional face drop.So there you have it, the Note7 beats theiPhone 6S in this drop testbecoming the third most durablephone we've every tested.That is it for me in this video,thank you guys for watching and as always,I'll see you in the very next episode.\n"