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The first units of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 + have already begun to reach some users. Many YouTube channels dedicated to technology and, in general, to carry out destruction tests, different tests and experiences, have begun to upload their content on these two new devices. But if there is a real resistance test, it is that of the user JerryRigEverything. This channel performs durability tests of the most popular devices on the market, checking their resistance based on scratches, burns on the screen, scratches on the chassis, etc. He has recently published one of these resistance tests, and of course, the mobile that is submitted is the Galaxy S9. Next, we tell you the results of each test.
The video begins with the classic unpacking of the device. He opens its box, removes the protective plastics and turns it on so that the user can see that it is a real unit. Next, start with the screen scratch test. To do this, place a quote along the panel at different points and start grating. The scratches can be seen at point 6 and 7, this last point being the most affected. We remember that the Galaxy S9 has Gorilla Glass 5. Next, scratch the navigation buttons and the band at the top. The only thing that gets scratched is the speaker grilles, which are made of aluminum.
After successfully passing the screen test, it goes to scratch the edges, which we remember, are made of AL 7,000 aluminum, the same used in the aerospace industry. Take a protective plastic from the edges and begin to grate with a cutter. As expected, the edges of the Galaxy S9 have a finish that scratches when passing this tool. After checking its resistance, we move on to the main chamber. It hardly scratches. The one who is not spared is the fingerprint reader, which does scratch quite easily, but continues to work perfectly.
After performing some checks on the AR Emojis and the sensors of both models, he is about to scratch the back, which, in this case, is glass. It starts with the Samsung logo, with positive results. Continue with the rear. Although it apparently doesn't exert much force, it seems to be scratch resistant.
Burns and more torture, but he comes out unscathed
In the last steps he is about to burn the screen with a lighter. When we bring the fire closer we can see how the pixels begin to burn, but they recover in a few seconds, and the screen works perfectly, although a mark remains on the front glass. Finally, the dubbing test. With great, great force he is about to fold the Galaxy S9 in half. Fortunately, the aluminum does a good job and the device hardly bends. The rear glass is also not damaged, does not peel off, and does not scratch.
The Samsung Galaxy S9 passes this durability test with a very good mark. We've hardly seen any scratches on the front panel, and the lenses and back are very sturdy. The frame does not get rid of its scratches, although it would have to withstand perfectly day to day. Finally, we have seen that the Galaxy S9 does not bend with enough force, so we will not have to worry either. In short, the Samsung Galaxy S9 is a very resistant mobile, although its appearance makes us think that it is a fragile device.
