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drop it, throw it, let it fly off your car, its all here
Worst testing procedure!!!!
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I disagree, I think the testing was good. You people may have to buy good cases!
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must... not... drop... my... S3......
I have the S3 and i can honestly say i am very disappointed.. I know glass breaks so get off my back.. But my Lg Optimus 3D fell from my ear and landed on concrete floor screen side down not a scratch on the screen. And it is not even Gorilla glass..
Even my brothers S2 fell a few times on our marble floor kitchen from the top of the fridge that is as tall as me.. And it's glass lived but the edge was a bit messed up.. But that was easy to fix another shell and it was fixed..
I do have a case and screen protector but this video has disappointed me in many ways...
It was good testing, I wanted to know if they still turned on afterwards and what those effects would have been. However they could do the same three tests later in the day and Apple could take the beating, it all depends on how your phone drops/lands. I don't put too much weight into these tests, cause if you drop a phone from 5ft and up on concrete its going to take damage whether it be external or internal.
It's terrible testing. The degree of damage all depends on how the phone hits the floor, rather than from what height it falls. This is shown nicely by the S3 which was fine after the kids chucked it up, but was smashed when in slid off the car.
To get meaningful results you would have to do many repeats, grade the damage and average it. Of course, no one has enough money to do countless repeats, which is why these tests are always bull.
Ignore this video...
Remember that iphone is the most fragile device.
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It's terrible testing. The degree of damage all depends on how the phone hits the floor, rather than from what height it falls. This is shown nicely by the S3 which was fine after the kids chucked it up, but was smashed when in slid off the car.
To get meaningful results you would have to do many repeats, grade the damage and average it. Of course, no one has enough money to do countless repeats, which is why these tests are always bull.
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Its not even a test. Its just square trade's marketing campaign.
You guys do realise this is from the same people who did the GS2 vs iP4 drop test video?
It's probably not fair to compare 2 products when the angle at which it falls can't be controlled. However, does anyone else get a sense that these new devices are more fragile than their previous iterations? It was like impossible to destroy my Vibrant (couldn't even brick it). I wonder if the increased size/weight is responsible.
Everything in this test is fair. The same test was with sgs 2 and I phone lost in every way. Just agree that sgs 3 is not that durable. And gorilla glass sucks.
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The test procedure SUCKS *** how can it be a good test? when they are just throwing the phone randomely. If you are making a drop test the 2 phones should drop in the same way/angle/height and so on, to find out exactly how the 2 phones do in damage at the same place.
I think this is a good test. They are basically showing how the phone would be drop dropped NATURALLY! Or close to it as possible. Now they could have done a more complete test, dropping it on the sides, back, and screen, and so on. But that would require for them to get a whole bunch of the phones, and that is costly. So that in mind. I appreciate anyone that does these kind of tests for us to see.
Oh yeah...I will be putting a case on mine
i think its fair to say, that the s3 is not as strong as the s2 is, the few tests/videos that have been posted imo confirm this
it could be as the glass is getting bigger, it also gets weaker, makes sense to me
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Everything in this test is fair. The same test was with sgs 2 and I phone lost in every way. Just agree that sgs 3 is not that durable. And gorilla glass sucks.
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What am I reading? This is a terrible test if what your going for is a scientific comparison between two devices. There are way too many variables! And just because they did the test before doesnt mean its valid. You could conduct those tests with two S3's and the results would be different from each other.
It's almost impossible to do this test in any type of economic fashion, you would have to make dummy S3's and iphone's with similar weight balance in the phone and load balance on the glass.
Most likely, thousands of tests have been done, both by samsung and apple, on both just the glass piece and dummy phones, in order to make sure that if your phone falls there will be a decent rate of recovery.
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I think this is a good test. They are basically showing how the phone would be drop dropped NATURALLY! Or close to it as possible. Now they could have done a more complete test, dropping it on the sides, back, and screen, and so on. But that would require for them to get a whole bunch of the phones, and that is costly. So that in mind. I appreciate anyone that does these kind of tests for us to see.
Oh yeah...I will be putting a case on mine
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I agree when you drop your phone you cant predict how its going to land. Except it fan boys the phone build is asking for trouble...what was that about inspired about nature designed for humans....lol.
I didn't see comments about the unscientific nature of these tests when the S2 thrashed the iPhone
Still getting this but with the knowledge is more fragile.
I'm very disappointed in Gorilla Glass. I have an Atrix (Gorilla Glass 1) and the screen cracked from a minor fall from 2 feet. Gorilla Glass 2 (with the SGS3 anyway) seems to be not much of an improvement.
Send me broken ones. Thanks for the test.
I'm normally so against drop tests. They make me cringe; especially on devices as nice as the N4. However, I've been considering getting an N4 and am concerned about the glass back (and screen); I've taunted iPhone users far too much about their cracked backs to undergo the same experience. At the same time, I like to leave my devices naked, and with the N4 being such a good looking device, I would definitely like to; that back is just stunning. The bumper case would leave the back exposed, so one problem solved. However, the question is: will it protect the back and the screen from shattering if you drop it flat? I know the bumper slightly "elevates it" from touching when you place it down, but is it enough to protect it from a square drop? Anyone have any actual insight and results?
Thanks!
The bumper will not do much to protect against drops. There's a reason why otterbox and other case makers don't save money and just make bumpers.
I have dropped mine twice so far in three weeks. Completely naked on laminate floor. Not even a scratch... Tempting fate I know but this phone is not as fragile as some would have you believe.
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The bumper will not do much to protect against drops. There's a reason why otterbox and other case makers don't save money and just make bumpers.
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When I think Otter box I think construction worker. I don't anticipate ramming in to things or dropping it on to anything but a floor, nor do I see it getting wet, but I'd like to be sure that if it falls off my couch on to the living room floor that it won't bust
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I have dropped mine twice so far in three weeks. Completely naked on laminate floor. Not even a scratch... Tempting fate I know but this phone is not as fragile as some would have you believe.
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Thaaat's what I'm looking to here. I've just been wondering if that "elevation" is enough to protect it from a square drop on a normal floor. I've been looking for actual drop test videos and only find them without a case...seems to me it defeats the purpose...don't judge the durability of a glass phone vs. the floor, judge the durability of the case that's supposed to protect it! I just want to be able to see the back and not uglify the phone but have the comfort of knowing it'll be safe from the occasional drop
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When I think Otter box I think construction worker. I don't anticipate ramming in to things or dropping it on to anything but a floor, nor do I see it getting wet, but I'd like to be sure that if it falls off my couch on to the living room floor that it won't bust
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The commuter line is really not THAT huge looking... the defender however is overkill for many
Does anyone want to take one for the team and perform a official bumper drop test? Lol.
Yeah commuter is a little bulky but not as extreme as defender. Defender is overkill when it comes to protection. Commuter is a good case but doesn't provide a good enough grip for me.
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The commuter line is really not THAT huge looking... the defender however is overkill for many
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I suppose...but it isn't even the size it's the fact that the back can't be seen...it isn't the bulk that's the damper it's the look..people spend a long time designing the device to look great and it's all sort of 'ruined' by the case
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Does anyone want to take one for the team and perform a official bumper drop test? Lol.
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This! To people who are already considering putting drop tests on YouTube: do it with the bumper please!
Bump
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Bump
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Haha
andoird213 said:
Thaaat's what I'm looking to here. I've just been wondering if that "elevation" is enough to protect it from a square drop on a normal floor. I've been looking for actual drop test videos and only find them without a case...seems to me it defeats the purpose...don't judge the durability of a glass phone vs. the floor, judge the durability of the case that's supposed to protect it! I just want to be able to see the back and not uglify the phone but have the comfort of knowing it'll be safe from the occasional drop
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not sure why you would need an "official" drop test with bumper. you are looking for some kind of protection while being able not to cover the back side of the phone, which i can totally understand, since i am looking for the same.
however, since the bumper is the only way of protection which does not cover the back, what else is there to discuss? get the bumper, i am going to do the same when it is available (when will that be...???).
i am pretty sure that it goes without saying that the nexus is safer in the bumper than beeing naked when you see it falling down on the floor in slow-motion.
the bumper will definitely protect the surfaces, only if you are very unlucky it should do any harm (i.e. little stone lying on the ground, device falls exactly onto it).
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I dropped my N4 at waist level about 3 times with the bumper on (hardwood floor). Everything is fine
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Does anyone want to take one for the team and perform a official bumper drop test? Lol.
Yeah commuter is a little bulky but not as extreme as defender. Defender is overkill when it comes to protection. Commuter is a good case but doesn't provide a good enough grip for me.
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Hell no!! This thing is too expensive to drop on purpose
nbell13 said:
Hell no!! This thing is too expensive to drop on purpose
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There are a lot of (crazy) people on YouTube.
Hope one do it with a bumper
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Hell no!! This thing is too expensive to drop on purpose
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Ah, I suppose you haven't seen the bare N4 drop tests? They make you cringe. Sad sight, I tell you.
Fell out my pocket getting out of car
Landed screen first I think since no scuffs
4 deep marks into my Skinomi protector
Permanent to
But yeah if u use a bumper, use screen protectors
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adulel08 said:
Fell out my pocket getting out of car
Landed screen first I think since no scuffs
4 deep marks into my Skinomi protector
Permanent to
But yeah if u use a bumper, use screen protectors
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I haven't got a bumper, but I have a screen protector story.
Shortly 2 hours after installing a $3 screen protector, I grabbed my garage door handle while holding the Nexus. The screen came into direct contact with steel handle bar. The protector got nicked.
Since I'll be getting a bumper, I'd need full body screen protector. Should I get the Skinomi or Zagg? I don't mind the price as long as it's under $30.
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im not very impressed with my skinomi since the scratches dont go away. its been a few days and these arent fading at all.
I would research it .
Just because somebody drops their phone and it don't break doesn't mean ur phone will share the same fate. Even if u have everything on ur phone that they had.
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S***!
I just accidently yanked the USB cable while the phone is charging.
It fell in super-high speed from a 2 feet desk, hit a ceramic floor with one of the corners. It's still tethered to the charger, so it doesn't bounce around.
I almost had a heart attack when I hear the big "THUD!" sound.
Luckily I still has my cheap-ass S-Line TPU case on. Not a scratch! No cracks! Nexus is still in pristine condition.
The guys at gizmoSlip have performed the quintessential drop test.
Not much problems in case of a back drop.
Screen shattered on the front drop.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yORiMT8DZoM
I guess it would be a good idea to buy a protective case after all!!
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Are people still surprised that dropping a pane of glass causes it to break, or do you think that Samsung is using magical glass that is not prone to breakage? Never really understood the utility of a drop test.
If the device is metal, it'll either dent or bend. If the device is plastic it will either survive unscathed or crack. If the impact is not directly on the glass, glass may or may not break depending on the force, angle, etc. If the impact is directly to the glass, it will break. There, I just described the drop test outcomes for every phone or tablet ever made.
It also depends on the design of the device itself. note II survived the drop test. So not all results are the same
Note II is also smaller and lighter, with less surface area. Still, it's a pretty safe bet that if you drop the device glass down onto a hard surface, it'll break. If it doesn't, you just got extremely lucky, but it's not because the Note 8 has stronger/weaker glass than ipad mini, note II, etc.
I agree, complete waste if money.
Its funny. Alot of Samsung mobile devices get marked down in reviews for their choice of materials used in their casings. This test shows that it is durable at least.
I dont think I know any iPhone users who havent cracked their screen at one point or another from even the smallest of drops and ones where the screen didnt even land face down. So much so that my younger brother seems to repair one from someone he knows every few months as a hobby (he is an engineering student at university and likes to tinker with things). I'm not particuarly anti Apple, but that always seems to be the bench mark which everything is judged
Interesting. I would not do that with my Note 8
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Sun_Bean said:
Interesting. I would not do that with my Note 8
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any recommend case ?
reliable and good case
melnikor said:
any recommend case ?
reliable and good case
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I'm using this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B4BEA82/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's an excellent case for only $7. All corners are protected except for the one where the pen sits
I unfortunatly did my own drop test! I had it in my outside suit pocket, and my bag pushed it out and fell from about 3.5 ft face down onto a NYC sidewalk. Fortunatly all that happened is the raised fray border got scratched/dented! Not cracks or scratches to screen! Plastic held up very well, almost had a heart atrack.
That one had a loose nack by sd slot, but found out after drop the whole back can be popped off. Hopefully someone will make some cool eubber/aluminim backs!
Since I had a loose back.
/usb port and backlight bleed, I returned for a fresh one! I want that stand pouch but cant find it online! Anyone seen it? I think this may be the same.
http://www.expansys-usa.com/samsung-stand-pouch-for-samsung-galaxy-note-8-0-grey-248537/
Anyway...the plastic and note are very durable!
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Its funny. Alot of Samsung mobile devices get marked down in reviews for their choice of materials used in their casings. This test shows that it is durable at least.
I dont think I know any iPhone users who havent cracked their screen at one point or another from even the smallest of drops and ones where the screen didnt even land face down. So much so that my younger brother seems to repair one from someone he knows every few months as a hobby (he is an engineering student at university and likes to tinker with things). I'm not particuarly anti Apple, but that always seems to be the bench mark which everything is judged
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It seems all I ever see are cracked iphones now that I think about it
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The front of every standard smartphone in the world is made out of glass. Glass has been known for being fragile for thousands of years. Anyone who claims that phone X is tougher than phone Y and tries to use that as an argument for or against a particular device is an idiot. I would say the same about people who buy devices just so they can make videos dropping them.
So Im still carrying my second one sans case..
Dropped TWO times yesterday, both about 4 ft off ground. Both times it lands face down, perfectly landing on the lip on the bezel(makes a real hefty noise). Barely a dent(tile and hard floor). I really think the glass is a hybrid with plastic, i didnt even get worried( this is 4 drop already)
Plastic=DURABLE
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... i didnt even get worried( this is 4 drop already) ...
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Wow!!! You must have nerves of steel! That kind of thing would freak me out!
But good to know your Note 8 has been surviving just fine.
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The front of every standard smartphone in the world is made out of glass. Glass has been known for being fragile for thousands of years. Anyone who claims that phone X is tougher than phone Y and tries to use that as an argument for or against a particular device is an idiot. I would say the same about people who buy devices just so they can make videos dropping them.
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I agree that if you drop any phone on its front then your likely to damage the screen as it is fragile. My arguement is that some phones are more fragile than others if you drop them on the side (iphone) as the way that the case is designed (although sturdy to hold) transfers alot of the force onto the screen rather than has any "give" to absorb some of the impact.
Who's paying for these worthless tests buying new devices and breaking them. Please send me the money instead we already know how to break phone screens
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It also depends on the design of the device itself. note II survived the drop test. So not all results are the same
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Don't think so.
hurts my heart to see this
Just killed one, dropped right on corner to tile. LCD display went black with white bars.
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Just killed one, dropped right on corner to tile. LCD display went black with white bars.
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That's awful! Very sorry for you. It can be so gut wrenching to lose a great (and expensive!) device in an instant like that.
Like many others, I'm a little paranoid after all the horror stories I've read about our brittle, fragile little phones so I ordered a couple of defence measures, A case (I've actually ordered 2 but the one I have doesn't seem very resilient) and a screen protector, do you think these will offer sufficient protection?
Case : JKase DIABLO Series Tough Rugged Dual Layer Protection Case Cover with Build in Stand
The case I already have is the following : Nillkin Tree-Texture Slim, Snap-on / Flip Case / Cover for Google Nexus 4
Screen Protector : XGear Fantom 4 Tempered Glass Screen Protector For LG Nexus 4
The case I have is sturdy enough but I just don't trust it in case I drop the phone, the Diablo case just looks like it would protect the phone better, I have also seen another case which looks like it would protect the phone even better (will update later as I'm at work at the moment)
Just for info, this is the other case I was looking at, I watched a review on YouTube which stated that it's got really good face protection due to the moulding on the corners being more prominent.
LG NEXUS 4 BALLISTIC SHELL GEL SG SERIES CASE
Anyone tried this case and have anything to report/review?
EDIT: Just found this review on XDA I might look at getting this case depending on how the Diablo one works out
How fragile the phone is entirely depends on what you do day to day and what your friends/family/wife/husband would rate your klutzy-ness level as.
As such I have moshed at music festivals and gigs, have a walking heavy campus environment without incident (nor even a scratch) and only use a rear glass protector as the most likely thing to happen is if I hit the corner of a table or something.
To answer your question though, that case looks like it'd be fairly solid hahah.
Are you trying to make your Nexus 4 as durable as a tank or something ?
I've been using my nexus 4 now with only a Ringke Slim, and its still in mint condition.
For normal use you will never need a case like what you have, only in extreme conditions.
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Are you trying to make your Nexus 4 as durable as a tank or something ?
I've been using my nexus 4 now with only a Ringke Slim, and its still in mint condition.
For normal use you will never need a case like what you have, only in extreme conditions.
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A tank would be nice yeah lol, I'm only stressing because I've seen stories of people dropping the phone from less than a foot high and the back shattered so I'd rather be safe than sorry, especially since it's not on a contract so we can't go running to a provider to replace it if it gets damaged.
Haha, yeah ofcourse the glass would break if you dropped it on a hard surface, face first.
You'd just ahve to be careful when you have your phone in your hand.
I personally never, ever, have dropped a smartphone and i dont plan on doing it anytime.
Just a simple bumper, or other case will protect you from fall damage.
Those cases you showed make your phone really bulky and ugly (in my opinion).
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I personally never, ever, have dropped a smartphone and i dont plan on doing it anytime.
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LOL I don't think anyone ever sets out to drop the phone, except for these people doing smash tests on YouTube which I don't understand at all...
"I'm going to throw this phone at a wall to see if it will smash"
*BANG*
*TINKLE*
*CRACK*
"Yup, that's really bad, it smashed when I threw it against a wall"
Well durrrrrr!
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LOL I don't think anyone ever sets out to drop the phone, except for these people doing smash tests on YouTube which I don't understand at all...
"I'm going to throw this phone at a wall to see if it will smash"
*BANG*
*TINKLE*
*CRACK*
"Yup, that's really bad, it smashed when I threw it against a wall"
Well durrrrrr!
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Looked like you were going to do that, when buying such a case lol.
I suggest taking a look at the Acase Super Leggerra Case. I have one, and it's just like the commuter series of otterbox. It offers good protection and looks pretty nice. Although I wouldn't get the white one. I got it, and it got dirty really easy... lol.
I only use that type of case when I'm at the gym. Otherwise, I have a front and rear bestskinever and that's it. Looks perfect except for some scratches on the chrome border.
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I don't think I've ever seen or heard of anyone shattering their screens or backs using a simple bumper or slim case. Unless you want to be able to physically throw your phone around or treat it roughly, bumpers/slim cases are fine for 95% of use cases for normal people.
But sure, if you want the 100% piece of mind that your phone won't be broken, then by all means, bulk it up and deface the heck out of it.
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Like many others, I'm a little paranoid after all the horror stories I've read about our brittle, fragile little phones so I ordered a couple of defence measures, A case (I've actually ordered 2 but the one I have doesn't seem very resilient) and a screen protector, do you think these will offer sufficient protection?
Case : JKase DIABLO Series Tough Rugged Dual Layer Protection Case Cover with Build in Stand
The case I already have is the following : Nillkin Tree-Texture Slim, Snap-on / Flip Case / Cover for Google Nexus 4
Screen Protector : XGear Fantom 4 Tempered Glass Screen Protector For LG Nexus 4
The case I have is sturdy enough but I just don't trust it in case I drop the phone, the Diablo case just looks like it would protect the phone better, I have also seen another case which looks like it would protect the phone even better (will update later as I'm at work at the moment)
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For traveling, I may put on my Ringke Fusion case, but for the most part, I have my OEM Bumper on. If I had a Seidio Active case ordered up, I may pop that on when I go on vacation like Disneyworld.
But given your options you posted, I have seen cases like the Diablo for the GNex and they are indeedy very protective. Not too bad for the price either.
I have the case that OP is looking at...awesome case, I use it while mowing lawns and taking down trees. Not expensive either...
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Smasho, to be honest ever drop test is different but not many phones can survive. Get a tempered glass or case or insurance and you should be good to go
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joshuadjohnson22 said:
Smasho, to be honest ever drop test is different but not many phones can survive. Get a tempered glass or case or insurance and you should be good to go
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yeah, but the issue here, is that it cracked in the first drop !!!, and it didnt even land on its face first, that's damn horrible !
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yeah, but the issue here, is that it cracked in the first drop !!!, and it didnt even land on its face first, that's damn horrible !
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I take that with a grain of salt. I've seen so many drop test videos of so many devices. It all depends on where it lands. One g5 may have lasted 3 or 4 drops whereas other g5 will crack on the first one. If any phone lands on the glass first it will break. Of it landed on the bottom it would be different.
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I take that with a grain of salt. I've seen so many drop test videos of so many devices. It all depends on where it lands. One g5 may have lasted 3 or 4 drops whereas other g5 will crack on the first one. If any phone lands on the glass first it will break. Of it landed on the bottom it would be different.
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go and watch the first drop, it actually dropped on the bottom corner, which is not connected to the glass, yet it broke the screen
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go and watch the first drop, it actually dropped on the bottom corner, which is not connected to the glass, yet it broke the screen
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It was because it hit the top during the fall (probably the second contact with the ground) that it broke. You can see the nick on the top that started the crack. This is not new news. Pick any popular phone and search drop tests. You will find some that ever break and some the break right away. It happens. Yes, there is a chance it will break every time but we need more drop tests videos to prove it. But phones will break when dropped... It will happen. If you don't have insurance, case or screen protector and drop it you will have some problems.
The V10 does a good job with drops and of course the new driod turbo but most other phones will break easy.
Gorilla glass may help with scratches but it is still glass, glass will break when under force. Personally why I've never been a big fan or curved glass, I feel the glass is under stress and it provides a bigger surface of bubbled glass that will probably make contact with the ground sometime during the fall. In this case it was enough to crack. The second drop shattered more since the integrity of the screen was already broken. There is a chance if the impact hit the bottom that the glass would not have broken further.
Just my 2 cents from experience and many many glass videos and drop tests
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I think the corner is the worst place to drop. All kinetic energy from the drop is focused into the tiniest area Erich the disperses through the phone whereas landing on front of back or even sides absorbs the shock over a larger surface area.
FWIW, I did drop mine yesterday (day 2) from about 5ft onto tile. Hitting the corner first. Corner is scuffed but OK besides that.
Every drop is different though. Drop tests are so so unscientific.
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Every drop is different though. Drop tests are so so unscientific.
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I completely agree. It depends about height, angle, speed, material of the floor (a carpet, cement, tile is all very different from each other).
I am going to have a case regardless, but still... The last phone I actually had that could withstand many drops was my old Blackberry 8300, 8800, 9700, etc. Those were built like bricks (tons of plastic, very little glass if any at all).
Any and all glass will crack. Maybe if the surface were completely flat and the floor was completely clean that fall wouldn't shatter the screen, but if there is a grain of sand on the floor or a spiky piece of cement or ground, all the force would be focused there!
news flash - glass breaks when you drop it on a hard surface.
in other news, water is wet.
rebar71 said:
news flash - glass breaks when you drop it on a hard surface.
in other news, water is wet.
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wait... so if I drop a G5 at the pool and it hits the concrete then bounces in the pool it will break the glass and get wet?!
LG needs to do something, this is an outrage
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news flash - glass breaks when you drop it on a hard surface.
in other news, water is wet.
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Wait... WHAT?! Cancelling preorder.
joshuadjohnson22 said:
wait... so if I drop a G5 at the pool and it hits the concrete then bounces in the pool it will break the glass and get wet?!
LG needs to do something, this is an outrage
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Wait... WHAT!?!??! I'm going to REORDER and then RECANCEL just to show how angry I am! How dare water be wet, and how dare glass break under pressure!
barondebxl said:
https://youtu.be/lrq5-CvpBjU
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When I first got this phone I was pumped about what was under the hood and I was glad to be free of the woes of touchwiz. But the more stuff has surfaced about the scrappy build quality around this phone makes me think a flagship is not in my hand.
Found this.
Jerry speaks about how the glass is thinner than on Samsung, etc.
I don't know if this is accurate, but it may explain why the drop broke the glass, although different drops can have different results.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0GQ43cF5TuU
https://youtu.be/ekIv0xC6Vto
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Get an Otterbox Defender and stop whining LOL
Nope mine fell 5" out of pocket landed on back and the screen shattered lime no tomorrow...g5 worst durability i have seen.
I have dropped this phone more in the past three weeks then all my phones ever combined. Its almost like I am trying to break it lol. The only damage to my g5 after at least eight drops one flying down my aggregate driveway is a couple chips in the paint and a small scratch, screen is still perfect. Guess I am lucky lol
Drop tests are pointless...drop your phone without protection and something breaks...period. My coworker broke (shattered screen)his Galaxy S7 (without case) dropping it out of his pocket. It doesn't matter what phone you buy, just don't plan on dropping it and buy protection.
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thunderbls said:
I have dropped this phone more in the past three weeks then all my phones ever combined. Its almost like I am trying to break it lol. The only damage to my g5 after at least eight drops one flying down my aggregate driveway is a couple chips in the paint and a small scratch, screen is still perfect. Guess I am lucky lol
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Mine dropped a few feet and was fine, i kind of paniced as i was waiting to switch it out (and thought that extra damage might have stopped it being exchanged?) luckily it was fine.
Lol every time i see a video of people showing drop test and overall durability for some reason my pocket hurts LIKE HELL!!! lol. Come on people, you have to actually be....( Let me try to be as respecful as possible), you have to be an idiot to buy a phone (any phone) and not buy a cover before you actually use it. Sometimes i think people like to spend thousands and thousands of dollar buying smartphone just because they dont want to buy a cheap but good cover ($20-$60). Do you expect your phone to be terminator ot something? Lol. Everything manmade can be broken. And as some previous comments said, glass is glass, and the glass used in phones under no circumstances can be bullet proof lol. (there was a video a saw about an S7 been dropped from 100 fts up by using a drone, and guess what, IT WAS ALL SHATTERED AND IT DIDNT TURN ON AT ALL, what a surprise!!! (sarcasm) ). Soooooo, i motivate you to buy a good cover since day one just like i do. I dont currently own the G5 but when college let me safe a couple of bucks i will buy the cover before the LG G5 lol. And if you are able to pay $500-$900 for a phone, then you certainly are able to buy a good cover.