How easy is it to break the new Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max?
Well, no matter how tough it is, glass is still glass.
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Back down drop test
Back down drop test, single drop from 6 feet.
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Bend test
Bend test. The iPhone XS Max survived, while the iPhone XS suffered complete screen failure at 250 pounds of pressure.
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Face down drop test
Face down drop test, single drop from 6 feet.
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Side down drop test
Side down drop test, single drop from 6 feet.
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Tumble test
Tumble test, 60 seconds, back damage.
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Tumble test
Tumble test, 60 seconds back damage.
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