Samsung Galaxy S9 beats iPhone X and Galaxy S8 in this crucial test
GETTY • SAMSUNG Samsung Galaxy S9 has topped the Galaxy S8 and iPhone X in a drop test
Samsung Galaxy S9 is more durable than both the Galaxy S8 range, and Apple’s flagship smartphone, iPhone X. That’s music to the ears of Samsung fans, who were dealt a blow last year when SquareTrade’s infamous drop test concluded that no smartphone had ever performed worse than the Galaxy S8. With the Galaxy S9, the South Korean technology company has kept an almost-identical industrial design. However, under the bonnet, the Galaxy S9 is much stronger than its predecessor. Samsung has stressed that its flagship Galaxy S9 models now include a tougher glass display which is some 20 per cent thicker than the equivalent on the Galaxy S8 last year.
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The new handsets also benefit from stronger 7000 Series Aluminium, which should be more resistant than the metal in last year’s flagship phones. These changes appear to have paid off – well, within reason. SquareTrade’s rigorous tests have concluded the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are more resilient than the Galaxy S8 range and all-glass iPhone X. However, Galaxy S9 owners should still probably buy a case. SquareTrade grades phones on a scale of 0 to 100, where 0 is indestructible and 100 carries the highest risk of breaking. Last year, the Galaxy S8 was scored 76 and the Galaxy S8+ got a 77. At the time, those were the two worst scores ever awarded by the gadget warranty provider.
SQUARETRADE SquareTrade tested the Galaxy S9's new thicker glass and stronger aluminium to destruction
Following the same extensive tests, SquareTrade has awarded the Galaxy S9 an overall score of 71 – a five point improvement. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S9+ scored of 76 out of 100. SquareTrade VP Jason Siciliano said: “With the Samsung S9 and S9+, and the iPhone X last year, we’re continuing to see a trend of beautiful all-glass designs that come with a high price tag and high risk of damage from drops and mishaps. “Our tests and claims data show that even when in cases, they still experience damage. “So, while water resistance has improved across the board, all of that glass means that durability has actually gone backward over the past year.”