The Galaxy Note 4: A Closer Look at Durability

As I sit here with my Galaxy Note 4, I've been using it for about a week now, and I'm excited to share some of my initial thoughts on this device. I've also been testing the battery life, camera performance, and even conducted an unboxing video as well as a 4K camera test. If you're interested in learning more about this device, I recommend checking out those videos.

However, I've been receiving a lot of feedback from viewers, mostly from Apple fanboys, suggesting that I've been unfair in my testing of the iPhone 6 Plus but not doing an equivalent test on the Note 4. There are also some concerns raised about the durability of this device, especially when compared to its predecessor, the Note 3. The Note 3 had a plastic exterior with an internal chassis, which proved to be incredibly durable in bend tests. Consumer reports even tested it and found that it could withstand 150 pounds of force before completely giving in.

In contrast, the iPhone 6 Plus was only able to withstand less than half that amount of pressure - 70 pounds of force. So, when it comes to durability, the Note 3 is clearly the winner here. However, I want to emphasize that these bend tests are not the ultimate measure of a phone's durability, but rather a benchmark to show that under the force of my hands, these devices can either bend or not.

I also want to mention that attempting to bend your own phone at home is not a good idea. It's not smart and it's not safe. These tests are for entertainment purposes only, and I encourage viewers to check out other videos that feature more extensive testing of various devices.

So, with that said, let's move on to the test. I'll be applying pressure to my Note 4 to see how it holds up. This is a benchmark test, just showing you that under the force of my hands, these things are capable of bending or not. And for those who think that all phones will bend under the same amount of pressure, that's not the case.

In fact, I have another link in the description to a video that features other devices being bent, including some that were attempted but didn't quite make it. So, while this test is interesting, it's just one small part of the larger picture when it comes to phone durability.

Now, let's take a look at how my Note 4 performs under pressure. I'm applying about 150 pounds of force here, which is roughly the same amount that the Note 3 could withstand before giving in completely. And... yes, you see that tiny little warp there? That's all that happened with the Note 4.

Now, I know some people might be thinking that this warp can easily be fixed by bending it back, but I'm not so sure about that. Maybe it's an internal frame holding it together, or perhaps it's even the battery that's causing it to bend in that way. Whatever the reason, it's clear that the Note 4 is not as durable as its predecessor.

But here's the thing: can you bend any phone? Yes, of course, at a certain amount of pressure every phone will bend. The question is, how easily and how often will they do so? And that's what these tests are all about - to put these phones in an extreme condition and see how they perform.

I'm also sick of hearing reports from viewers saying things like "Why are you bending your phone?" or "You idiot, why are you doing this?" The conversation here is not about why people are bending their phones, but rather about why some devices are engineered to be more durable than others. Why do manufacturers choose to prioritize durability over other factors?

It's also worth noting that our perception of what a durable phone is can vary greatly depending on the manufacturer and the device itself. Some devices might have specifications that make them seem less durable, while others might surprise us with their strength.

As we continue to miniaturize our devices, it's only natural that their durability will take a hit. But that doesn't mean that manufacturers can't do better. By investing in research and development, they can create devices that are not only more efficient but also more resilient.

So, there you have it - my thoughts on the Galaxy Note 4's durability. While it may not be as durable as its predecessor, I'm still excited to use this device and see how it performs over time. And who knows? Maybe future updates will address some of these concerns.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enWhat's up guys, Lew here back with another videoToday, it's all about the Galaxy Note 4which I've been using for about a weekActually a little bit moreRunning it through various testsTesting the battery life, the camera performanceI did an unboxing video as well as a 4K camera testYou should go check out those videosIf you're interested in this deviceBut I've been receiving a huge number of requestsPossibly from Apple fan boysSuggesting that I've been unfairIn bend testing the iPhone 6 PlusBut not doing the Note 4 yetAnd there are some questions in concerns with this deviceEven though it looks durable at first glanceYou have a brand new metallic exteriorThat you didn't have on Note 3Now, the Note 3 on the other hand has this internal chassisWith a plastic exterior and it did incredibly well in my bend testYou can go check out that video through a link in the descriptionIt's one of the toughest devices that consumer reports tested as wellHolding 150 pounds of force before completely giving inWhere as the iPhone 6 for example is less than half thatAt 70 pounds of force, so a very durable deviceFrom that perspective but can Samsung keep it up with their latest Galaxy Note 4Let's go ahead and do this testBut before I do thatI do wanna mention that of course don't do this yourselfDo not attempt this at home that is not smartAnd on top of that, this is by no means the critical test to determineA phone's durability; It's a benchmark, it's just showing you that under the forceof my hands, these things are capable of bending or notand for the people who are gonna go crazy suggesting that all will bendThat is also not the caseI have another link in the description to a much larger selections of devicesThat will are bent in one videoOr attempted to be bentSo yes, there is a benchmark, it's up hereThe Note 3 is at the top of itWith a 150 pounds of forceAnd let's find out where the new Note 4 fits into that scaleThrough once again the power, the pressure of these hands right hereAlright so there you have itThe Note 4 does bend a little bitAnd funny enough it is in the exact same spotAs the 6 plusIt's nowhere near as severeI just had a tiny little warp hereAnd I had to put a lot of pressure into it to achieve that but still at that same amount of pressureThe note 3 was completely fineNow, this tiny little warp might be able to be fixedJust by bending it backLet me go ahead and try that right nowDo it liveSo yeahYou can basically bend it back I think, yeahSo there you goI guess in this particular case whatever material they are usingIs a little bit more robustOr maybe it's an internal frame holding it togetherCould be the batteryIt will bendBut not nearly as severely as the 6 PlusSo can you bend any phone?Yes, of course at a certain amount of pressure every phone will bendThe question here is how easily and how oftenAnd of course time will tell as people use these devices for more extended periodsThe purpose of these tests for all of you hatersis to put these phones in an extreme conditionFor obvious reasons I can't test these things for 6 months and then tell you what happened in my pocketAll I can doIs apply the force with the tools that I have available to meTo give you potentially some insight into what it takes to achieve a bend in any of these phonesAnd as you've seen in my previous bend tests which will be linked down in the descriptionEach phone performs differently and that's the key characteristicI am really sick of these reports coming out sayingOf course you idiot, why are you bending phones?That's not really the conversation hereThe conversation here is why are other devices engineered to specification higher than othersWhy?Why do that?If no phones ever bend, why can the Note 3 would stand a 150 pounds of force?Whereas other devices are less than half that?Oh, let me guess, they just had extra money to invest in durability?No!Because everybody's perception of what a durable phone isIs different and some manufacturers have specification here, others have it hereAnd as we continue to miniaturize our devicesWe're gonna take it's durabilitySo as mentioned before, these bend tests are not the \"Be All\" and \"End All\" of durability testing on a phoneThey are the far end of the spectrum, the extreme caseBut I can't possibly replicate 6 months. a year or 2 years of ownership in a quick videoOr in a review video that comes out 2 weeks after the phone is outSo, in some circumstances we have to push the boundariesBecause you're gonna be the owner of these device for 2 years, maybe moreAnd this is a significant investment for you, in some cases, close to a thousand dollarsSo, I can't see why having extra information to work with could possibly be a bad thingSo if you appreciate this testing and meessentially sacrificing personal devices to get this info out to youThen please remember to leave a thumbs up down belowAnd also chill out on the fan boy stuff in the comments, ok?This is all positive information for everyone and if anything is gonna lead to tougher devices in the futureSo there you have itAnother bend test video in the booksThe Note 4It can be bent, not very much, with a lot of forceAnd then it can also be bent back without any real issueRegarding the integrityAt least that's what I just found out right nowAlright guys, that wraps this upCatch you on the next episode!\n"