Google’s Pixel 8 Pro, the company’s latest flagship smartphone, has been subjected to durability tests on YouTube, and the results appear promising. Although these tests are not definitive indicators of real-world damage resistance, the Pixel 8 Pro demonstrated resilience in comparison to the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
In a YouTube video by PBKReviews, the Pixel 8 Pro underwent a series of drop tests. When dropped from waist height with the screen facing the ground, the phone’s Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2-protected display showed no significant damage, except for some scuff marks on the phone’s edges. Even when the phone was dropped with its rear panel facing concrete from waist height, it maintained its structural integrity, with minor scratches on the rear panel and the horizontal metallic camera module.
The phone faced a scratch test by placing it in a Ziploc bag with sand and moving the display around on the sand’s surface. The Pixel 8 Pro acquired minor scratches on the display but appeared to endure the test without significant damage.
According to the YouTube user, the Pixel 8 Pro outperformed the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, which cracked during the drop test, and fared better than the iPhone 15 Pro Max in these tests.
While the Pixel 8 Pro has not undergone a bend test on YouTube, its performance in these initial durability tests provides promising signs. This is particularly important given the phone’s premium price tag and Google’s commitment to providing 7 years of OS, feature, and security updates for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. A robust build quality will contribute to the longevity of these high-end handsets.
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