A recent YouTube video by JerryRigEverything showed the iPhone 15 Pro Max being cracked by a simple bend. This raised concerns about the durability of the new titanium frame with rounded edges. However, Consumer Reports conducted their own tests and found that the iPhone 15 Pro Max did not crack under pressure. Consumer Reports, known for their criticisms of iPhone designs in the past, used a compression test machine and a drop test machine to test the device’s durability. The iPhone 15 Pro Max passed both tests without any damage. This suggests that relying on just one test, like the one performed by JerryRigEverything, may not provide an accurate assessment of the iPhone’s durability.
The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max feature a titanium frame that sandwiches the display and frosted rear glass. The titanium is fused to an internal aluminum chassis. Many people have questioned whether the rounded edges of the titanium frame make the glass more susceptible to cracking. However, Consumer Reports’ tests showed that even under 100 pounds of pressure and repeated drops onto a stone base, the iPhone 15 Pro Max remained intact. While the JerryRigEverything video cannot be dismissed as faked or invalid, it highlights the significance of conducting multiple tests to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of a product’s durability.
In addition to the concerns about the durability of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, some users have also reported overheating issues. However, Apple has stated that the new titanium design is not the cause of the problem. The company has assured customers that an iOS 17 software update will be released soon to fix a bug that causes the phone to heat up more than intended. It’s important to note that bending an iPhone or any smartphone is not recommended.