Apple took a gamble with its iPhone 15 Pro. The company praised the benefits of a titanium alloy that is said to provide superior durability performance. But what is it really?
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max // Source: JerryRigEverything
When it comes to testing smartphone durability, famous YouTuber JerryRigEverything is a benchmark. After 11 years of experience in the field, he recently took a look at the iPhone 15 Pro.
The ceramic umbrella: The promise was kept
The performance of the screen is remarkably good. Thanks to Apple’s exclusive ceramic protection, the screen is scratch-resistant. The American company claimed that its glass was the strongest on the market, and this claim appears to be true. The lenses on the back are also well protected and have a nanoscale coating to reduce glare.
Titanium alloy and PVD coating: a questionable choice
One of Apple’s most touted aspects is its use of titanium alloy. On the edge of the phone, the titanium is covered with a thin protective layer created by a process called PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition). However, according to JerryRigEverything, this surface is very susceptible to scratches. In his own words: “It took Apple 14 hours to apply this finish and it took me 14 seconds to scratch it.”
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max // Source: JerryRigEverything
Let’s move on to the titanium alloy on the back. First observation: the choice of titanium does not extend to the entire case. The frame is actually made of aluminum alloy, a cheaper alternative. It is the back shell made of grade 5 titanium with glass coating that stands out due to its high cost but also its low weight.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max // Source: JerryRigEverything
So does the iPhone 15 Pro deliver what it promises? The results are mixed. The iPhone 15 Pro Max bent quite quickly in the test, so much so that the glass even burst. Another observation: the PVD coating on the sides is also quite easy to remove.
However, the standard iPhone 15 Pro appears to hold up better under load, suggesting that the Max model may have specific issues related to its size or design.
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