Samsung has greatly improved the resistance of its folding smartphones with the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3. The Korean giant wanted to reassure future customers by revealing how smartphones were tested.
Samsung has released a new video showing how its new folding smartphones are tested to make sure they’re tougher than ever. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 are the first generation of foldable smartphones that are IPX8 certified for water resistance. Unfortunately, these are not officially dust resistant, although independent tests have already proven otherwise.
In the video, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 can be seen going through a battery of tests, and these look very rigorous. They test resistance to water, cold, heat, pressure or repeated bending.
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First of all, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 are stored in what appears to be a giant fridge, which will test the resistance of smartphones in different environments. Smartphones must therefore be able to withstand humidity, heat or cold.
Then, Samsung does not hesitate to immerse its two phones in water. It can be seen that they continue to function without problem, since they are able to play video while underwater. According to Samsung, smartphones are able to withstand 1.5 meters of immersion for up to 30 minutes, but remember that we are talking about immersion in clear water. Drop your smartphone into chlorinated water or in the sea could damage it.
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Samsung is also testing the strength of its screen, which is much more durable than the previous generation. Indeed, Galaxy Z Fold 3 was the first smartphone to be S Pen compatible, the Korean giant therefore ensures that the mine does not pierce the screen, regardless of the pressure applied.
Finally, we can see Samsung bending its smartphones in a loop using torture machines. According to him, foldable phones must be able to withstand 200,000 folds without being damageds, which is like folding and unfolding a phone 100 times a day for more than five years. You can find the video in its entirety below.