iPhone 15 durability test is in: Did it shatter like the iPhone 15 Pro? (2024)

FAQs

How fragile is the iPhone 15? ›

[as] iPhones especially do not break, like ever.” It should be noted the same test was performed on the smaller iPhone 15 Pro and the aluminum iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. Those three phones didn't break with Nelson's fingers and thumbs test.

The exceptional corrosion resistance of Grade 5 titanium can contribute significantly to the longevity of devices like the ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌.

Unfortunately, like any new smartphone, the iPhone 15 series has its fair share of glitches. While Apple has done a good job of squashing some of the more prevalent bugs, users still encounter issues.

The iPhone 12 series

Back in 2020, when the iPhone 12 was released, the answer to which phone model is most durable was easy. The iPhone 12 was the most durable phone, with an IP68 rating and a ceramic shield installed that makes the screen resistant to cracks.

The biggest takeaway is that both the iPhone 14 Plus and 14 Pro Max were severely cracked or shattered after the first drop, where the iPhones 12 and 13 proved to be some of Apple's most durable phones and didn't have severe damage until the second or third drop.

iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max: These higher-end models are the first iPhones to feature a titanium body made from Grade 5 titanium, the same alloy used in spacecraft. This gives them a lighter weight yet stronger build than previous Pro models.

Starting with the iPhone 12 series in 2020, Apple introduced a new type of display glass called "Ceramic Shield" that the company claims is "tougher than any smartphone glass."

The 15 and 15 Pro are made from different materials. The iPhone 15 has an aluminum enclosure with a color-infused glass back, and the iPhone 15 Pro is made from titanium with a textured matte glass back.

Despite multiple iOS 17 updates, some iPhone 15 users still reported overheating problems. Perhaps more interestingly, Apple has indirectly confirmed this.

Seven months into using the iPhone 15 Pro Max, one of the biggest surprises -- which, unfortunately, I can confirm through personal experience -- is that it can survive drops. Many, many drops. It's fallen off the arm of my couch onto my living room hardwood floor multiple times.

How long will the iPhone 15 last? ›

Fully expect the 15 to last as long. 6-7 years. But the battery will last only for the first 8 months.

Consumer Reports' scientific tests demonstrated that the iPhone 15 Pro Max can withstand significant pressure without cracking or sustaining visible damage.

It's an important question to ask if you are looking to upgrade your phone. The latest phone features won't mean much if your new phone gets wet and stops working. The newest iPhone 15 is not waterproof, neither are the iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max. However, these iPhone 15 models are water resistant.

Apple is planning to use hole-display for all four models of its iPhone 15 series, TheElec has learned. Hole-display has a hole in the display panel where the front camera is located, allowing there to be more screens compared to notches. Cupertino applied this technology to two models of its latest iPhone 14 series.