Could be, but also maybe isn't. AFAIK there is just single test, and that is just not enough data to make a conclusion.
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Sorry so you’re basing this entirely on people commenting on things and not real world reports of fragility? I think you’re getting worked up for no reason.
I imagine the video of it breaking in a YouTubers hands.
wasn't worried yet. thank for the vibes….
I tossed my 11 around all the time without issues. If this phone (15PM) is at least tougher than that I’m fine
The findings here are that the 15PM would be much less tough than your 11.
Regardless of the questionable validity of these drop tests, I’m not worried at all.
Out of curiosity, can you link me to these findings? OP is just citing anecdotal evidence and I’m not sure where people are seeing this outside of a few YouTubers. Not trying to be an asshole or anything, just curious
It’s one very well known YouTuber specifically, whose entire thing is testing iPhones for stupid problems like these, ever since it happened last time with the IPhone 6. And they’re not drop tests, the test is putting a minimal amount of lateral pressure on the phone like what would happen if you were to put your phone in your pocket. And what was found was that a small amount of pressure on the phone will cause it to bend and break, like with the iPhone 6. The validity of JerryRigEverything isn’t really questionable as he performs this test on every Apple product and they usually pass. here’s him doing the same thing to your old phone where you can see it holds up just fine, unlike the 15 PM. It’s bendgate 2, electric boogaloo.
Just a few idiot YouTubers looking for easy clicks. I treat my devices properly and know that I’m carrying a 2 grand tiny computer in my pocket. I just don’t drop them or have accidents with them.
I mean, the implication here is that none of your phones were as easy to break as this one. So this one is the most likely to be your first to break.