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Cringe every single time I see him destroy a new phone. I know the testing serves a purpose but I hate seeing it.
Does it really serve a purpose, though? The results are almost equal on all devices - except for the extreme bend test, which no user would ever face in a real life scenario anyways.
Here, I’ll come up with the results for smartphone X:
“Smartphone X feels sturdy in the hand. The screen scratches at a level 6, with deeper grooves at level 7. The earphone grill can be scratched but not removed. The metal side frames can get scratched by a razor blade. The fingerprint sensor scratches but remains functional, and the camera lens isn’t sapphire but resists the razor blade. The screen burns after about 8 seconds exposed to a lighter. And now for the bend test, the phone flexes but doesn’t completely fail unless it’s a foldable”
Done, now replace X with your favorite upcoming smartphone.
Hit the nail on the head!!! I couldnt agree more with this! Everytime i see youtubers destroying gadgets in the name of tests i cringe hard, even more when companies sponsor them to do it.
He’s definitely way more destructive than needed but I do think the videos give a rough idea of how well built or hard to get into a device is.
I do think ruining a brand new device for views is kind of disgusting though I presume the videos cover the cost but still it’s a waste.
I argue the opposite. Cars are rigorously tested for safety and durability. Phones are such a mandatory tool for us that durability information and repairability metrics are extremely important considerations when making such a vital purchase.
A dumb test, especially on a foldable.
