Folding Galaxy Z Flip6 Proves More Durable Than Some Regular Smartphones [VIDEO]
Tech blogger Zack Nelson, in his signature style, put Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip6 through a rigorous durability test and even disassembled it to get a glimpse of the vapor chamber, a first for the foldable series. The gadget did not disappoint, even surviving the infamous bend test despite its seemingly vulnerable design.
Samsung advises users to take certain precautions to avoid damaging the screen. For example, avoid pressing on it with fingernails or other hard objects, and don't place foreign objects between the halves when folding. Additionally, removing the factory-installed protective film is not recommended and could lead to damage.
During scratch resistance tests, the inner display showed damage even with a relatively soft level 2 Mohs hardness pick and even a fingernail. Exposure to an open flame also damaged the protective film. The outer screen, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus II, performed on par with modern candy-bar smartphones. Scratches only appeared when using a level 6 Mohs hardness pick.
Nelson also tested the smartphone's dust resistance by pouring sand between the display halves. The hinge's operation remained unaffected. The bend test also yielded impressive results: despite its foldable design, both the hinge and the display withstood being bent backward.
Following the durability test, the blogger disassembled the smartphone, removing two layers of film to reach the main Samsung UTG glass layer – although the display stopped working afterward. The back panel also cracked during disassembly, but the outer screen remained intact. Underneath lies the battery with a pull tab for easy removal, and below that, a sizable vapor chamber for efficient heat dissipation.
The other half of the casing also houses a battery, but above it sits the wireless charging coil. The blogger also highlighted a separate cable for the charging port, not soldered to any components, which simplifies repairs considerably.
