The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: A Screen That's Not as Scratch-Resistant as Claimed?

Welcome to Alphabet City, where we're always exploring the latest and greatest in technology. I'm your guide, AK Turn, and I'm excited to share with you a controversy surrounding the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip screen. The video in question, from YouTube channel Jerry-Rigged Everything, features a durability test that sheds some light on what's going on with this foldable phone.

The test, conducted by Zak Nelson, involves simulating various types of scratches and damage to see how well the screen holds up. Using a 10-level scale, plastic scratches are rated at level 2 or 3, while real glass scratches are rated at level 5 or 6, and sapphire scratches are rated at level 8 or 9. The test also includes pictures left marks on the screen, which results in a significant amount of damage at level 4.

So, why does this matter? Well, Samsung claims that the Galaxy Z Flip uses a glass screen, but it's not quite as easy to use as they make it out to be. Nelson guesses that Samsung might be using a hybrid plastic polymer with little specks of glass ingredients inside, which would explain why the screen doesn't perform as well as expected.

The issue also lies in the ability to scratch the screen using a fingernail. As Nelson says, "a freaking fingernail can dent the screen," which is not exactly reassuring. It's clear that Samsung has some work to do if they want to make their foldable phone a reliable choice for consumers.

In the past, we've seen significant improvements in glass technology, thanks to companies like Corning and Gorilla Glass. Introduced in 2007, Gorilla Glass has been a benchmark for scratch-resistant screens ever since. Samsung's recent products, such as the Note 10 and S10, have all utilized Gorilla Glass, which is impressive given its durability.

However, the Galaxy Z Flip does not appear to be using Gorilla Glass. The video from Corning explains that their bendable glass technology can withstand 200,000 bends before breaking, but this is not what Samsung has used in their foldable phone. It's unclear why they didn't choose Gorilla Glass, but it might have something to do with the weight and flexibility of the screen.

The good news is that Samsung will be charging $119 to replace the screen for the first time, which is available for one year from the date of purchase. This is certainly a cost-effective option for consumers who want to protect their investment. However, it's still not exactly reassuring to think about the potential risks and costs associated with owning a foldable phone.

Ultimately, whether or not you should consider the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip depends on your personal preferences and needs. If you're willing to take the risk of a potentially fragile screen, then this might be the phone for you. However, if you're looking for a reliable choice with a durable screen, there are plenty of other options available in the market.

In conclusion, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has some significant drawbacks when it comes to its screen durability. While it's certainly an impressive foldable phone, it's clear that Samsung needs to work on improving its technology if they want to compete with the best. Until then, consumers should be cautious and carefully consider their options before making a purchase.

What do you think about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip? Do you have any experience with this phone or other foldable devices? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

In the next section, we'll explore some user reviews and feedback on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enguess what the Z flip screen is apparently not very scratch resistant welcome to alphabet city I'm your guide I as AK turn you are the most amazing audience in the whole world there's some controversy about what the Samsung Galaxy Z flip screen is made out of the YouTube channel jerry-rigged everything has a durability test featuring the flip phone in one test screens are checked to see how scratch-resistant the screens are the hosts of the video Zak Nelson tests the screens using a 10 level scale plastic scratches at level 2 or 3 real glass scratches at level 5 or 6 sapphire scratches at 8 or 9 a pic left marks on the screen at level 2 with level 3 the screen gets all scratched up on the Z flip at level 4 Nelson says he could feel the pic cut into the display now why does this matter because Samsung says the Galaxy Z flip uses a glass screen it's written nice and clearly on the Samsung site it's not hidden in a spec sheet here take a look at it on the left it says glass but make it fold on the right it says meet the first ever folding glass screen on a Galaxy yeah we said folding glass made of Samsung ultra-thin glass it sets you up for an epic view with a smooth flat screen okay so what's going on here is the screen glass if it is why does it scratch so easily now Nelson guesses that Samsung could be using a hybrid plastic polymer with little specks of glass ingredients inside and just is calling it glass also an issue was the ability to scratch the screen using a fingernail a freaking fingernail can dent the screen oh boy so this is not good you've got Samsung crowing that it's using glass you've got a durability test showing that whatever the screen is made out of it's not exactly as durable as other kinds of glass now over the years we've seen glass Tech improve Corning is the company behind gorilla glass it was introduced in 2007 and it keeps getting tougher Corning has a page highlighting recent Samsung products with gorilla glass including the note 10 and the S 10 looking at the full products list the Z flip is not seen using gorilla glass and that would be crazy if it was not that list because if gorilla glass could bend everyone would be using that that being said clean does have a bendable glass here's a ample from 2014 called willow glass here's a more recent video from December 2018 explaining Corning's bendable glass technology that's a 75 micrometer piece of glass being bent the video from Corning says the glass can be bent 200,000 times but to a 5 millimeter radius the glass is not folding on itself flat that suggests the samsung z flip is not using that particular glass from corning if you're interested samsung says it will charge $119 to replace a z flip screen for the first time that deal is available for one year from the date of purchase now should anyone be surprised that a foldable phone has a delicate screen well probably not but it's a tough pill to swallow when you're paying over 1300 bucks for a phone then again if you're paying that much for the Z flip you should baby it like crazy you should put it in the case Samsung gives you and then put another case on top of that touch the screen delicately and not like a gorilla because you know it's not Gorilla Glass on to comment Cove last time we were talking about upgrading to the s20 here's what you had to say Benny says I currently own a note 10 plus and it's awesome the S 20 series will be a worthy upgrade for many people that have a s 10 or note 10/10 Plus but I'll be patient and wait for the no 20 series of Samsung phones to emerge before I consider upgrading I'm with you because I like being able to write on my screen Micah 8 6 8 says no it's not 10x optical zoom it's 4x 10x zoom is Hybrid which basically means digital combined with optical you are right thank you for that correction the optical zoom on the s20 is 4 X sorry about that mistake Luqman asks are the screens curved the screen is still curved but it's not as curved as it was in the past now thanks to everyone for writing in check out that s20 video here if you've enjoyed your stay in Alphabet City please like and subscribe if you've got any questions comments or news let me know am i as akhtar no see you onlineguess what the Z flip screen is apparently not very scratch resistant welcome to alphabet city I'm your guide I as AK turn you are the most amazing audience in the whole world there's some controversy about what the Samsung Galaxy Z flip screen is made out of the YouTube channel jerry-rigged everything has a durability test featuring the flip phone in one test screens are checked to see how scratch-resistant the screens are the hosts of the video Zak Nelson tests the screens using a 10 level scale plastic scratches at level 2 or 3 real glass scratches at level 5 or 6 sapphire scratches at 8 or 9 a pic left marks on the screen at level 2 with level 3 the screen gets all scratched up on the Z flip at level 4 Nelson says he could feel the pic cut into the display now why does this matter because Samsung says the Galaxy Z flip uses a glass screen it's written nice and clearly on the Samsung site it's not hidden in a spec sheet here take a look at it on the left it says glass but make it fold on the right it says meet the first ever folding glass screen on a Galaxy yeah we said folding glass made of Samsung ultra-thin glass it sets you up for an epic view with a smooth flat screen okay so what's going on here is the screen glass if it is why does it scratch so easily now Nelson guesses that Samsung could be using a hybrid plastic polymer with little specks of glass ingredients inside and just is calling it glass also an issue was the ability to scratch the screen using a fingernail a freaking fingernail can dent the screen oh boy so this is not good you've got Samsung crowing that it's using glass you've got a durability test showing that whatever the screen is made out of it's not exactly as durable as other kinds of glass now over the years we've seen glass Tech improve Corning is the company behind gorilla glass it was introduced in 2007 and it keeps getting tougher Corning has a page highlighting recent Samsung products with gorilla glass including the note 10 and the S 10 looking at the full products list the Z flip is not seen using gorilla glass and that would be crazy if it was not that list because if gorilla glass could bend everyone would be using that that being said clean does have a bendable glass here's a ample from 2014 called willow glass here's a more recent video from December 2018 explaining Corning's bendable glass technology that's a 75 micrometer piece of glass being bent the video from Corning says the glass can be bent 200,000 times but to a 5 millimeter radius the glass is not folding on itself flat that suggests the samsung z flip is not using that particular glass from corning if you're interested samsung says it will charge $119 to replace a z flip screen for the first time that deal is available for one year from the date of purchase now should anyone be surprised that a foldable phone has a delicate screen well probably not but it's a tough pill to swallow when you're paying over 1300 bucks for a phone then again if you're paying that much for the Z flip you should baby it like crazy you should put it in the case Samsung gives you and then put another case on top of that touch the screen delicately and not like a gorilla because you know it's not Gorilla Glass on to comment Cove last time we were talking about upgrading to the s20 here's what you had to say Benny says I currently own a note 10 plus and it's awesome the S 20 series will be a worthy upgrade for many people that have a s 10 or note 10/10 Plus but I'll be patient and wait for the no 20 series of Samsung phones to emerge before I consider upgrading I'm with you because I like being able to write on my screen Micah 8 6 8 says no it's not 10x optical zoom it's 4x 10x zoom is Hybrid which basically means digital combined with optical you are right thank you for that correction the optical zoom on the s20 is 4 X sorry about that mistake Luqman asks are the screens curved the screen is still curved but it's not as curved as it was in the past now thanks to everyone for writing in check out that s20 video here if you've enjoyed your stay in Alphabet City please like and subscribe if you've got any questions comments or news let me know am i as akhtar no see you online\n"