iPhone 15 Pro Max marks first failure in JerryRigEverything test for iPhone in a decade

The iPhone 15 Pro Max has made an unfortunate mark in history as the first iPhone in a decade to fail JerryRigEverything's rigorous durability test.

Despite Apple's advertising claims touting the titanium build quality and durability of the latest iPhone 15 Pro Max, it has faced a significant setback in a recent durability test conducted by popular tech YouTuber, JerryRigEverything. This marks the first time an iPhone has failed such a test in a decade.

iPhone 15 Pro Max marks first failure in JerryRigEverything test for iPhone in a decade

To provide some historical context, the last iPhone to fail a durability test was the iPhone 6 Plus, released in 2014. At that time, the iPhone 6 Plus suffered from a scandal known as #BendGate, where it was notorious for bending in pockets or when subjected to significant force due to its weaker aluminum build quality.

Since the #BendGate incident, Apple has made strides in improving the build quality of its iPhones by employing much stronger materials, including the robust 7000 series grade aluminum, surgical-grade stainless steel, and, in the case of the iPhone 15 Pro series, Aerospace-grade Titanium.

However, in a recent YouTube video, JerryRigEverything subjected the iPhone 15 Pro Max to a rigorous durability test to assess its real-world toughness. The results were surprising, as the device did not live up to the marketing claims of enhanced durability.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max passed the scratch test, demonstrating that its Ceramic Shield glass began scratching at Level 6 on the Mohs scale of durability, with deeper grooves appearing at Level 7. However, when it came to the bend test, the iPhone 15 Pro Max exhibited a significant vulnerability. It cracked in less than 5 seconds into the test, even with minimal pressure applied.

The crack occurred immediately on the back of the device, where the rear glass panel shattered, with glass fragments coming loose. The camera island glass also cracked during the test, revealing that the rear glass is not as pressure-resistant as advertised, particularly in real-life scenarios such as accidental drops or sitting on the phone.

JerryRigEverything expressed shock at the poor durability of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, unequivocally concluding that it had failed the durability test. He recommended that if the iPhone 15 Pro Max's glass does crack, users should seek repair at the Apple Store, which comes at a cost of $200 USD.

In a glimmer of hope, JerryRigEverything also tested the standard smaller iPhone 15 Pro, and fortunately, unlike its larger counterpart, it emerged from the durability test unscathed, with no defects or cracks.