Xiaomi and Google are among the most fragile smartphone brands of 2019
- Tram Ho
If you are an expert in electronics torture and durability testing, you probably know JerryRigEverything . This is a YouTube channel that has quite quality durability tests such as scratch resistance testing, durability of the chassis when subjected to the influence of external bending.
Recently, JerryRigEverything has announced the 2019 Durability Awards rankings. This unique ranking summarizes the highest and lowest rated smartphones in 2019, surely you will be surprised. .
In the new rankings of JerryRigEverything , Google Pixel 4 XL and Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 are two “bright” candidates for the most fragile smartphone title in 2019. According to what this YouTuber guy shared, these are two Among the rare smartphones on the market that cannot survive the bend strength test.
The Redmi Note 7 is so fragile that during testing, JerryRigEverything even cracked the phone with its bare hands. The sad story also continues with the Pixel 4 XL, “helping” it to take the second position in the most fragile smartphone rankings of 2019. Specifically, after testing the bend and border of the Pixel 4 XL broke and the back of the glass was completely separated.
The Redmi Note 7 broke completely when performing the bend test.
The back of the glass is also broken and cannot be used again.
Pixel 4 XL is also “honored” to be among the most fragile smartphones of 2019.
Having failed with the Pixel 4 XL, however, Google still received the good news when Pixel 3a was rated as the most durable smartphone in the past year. This is a mid-range phone model launched in May 2019.
JerryRigEverything said that the Pixel 3a made him impressed by its durable design and easy repair, though not an expensive flagship model. We only need a few minutes to disassemble components and replace certain components inside this smartphone, including the screen.
JerryRigEverything’s 2019 smartphone durability rankings
Notably, JerryRigEverything also lists the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max into the least durable smartphone group and has a high repair cost. Last year, the iPhone XS also appeared on the list for the same reason.
Some other smartphones that also failed in the bend test of JerryRigEverything are Royole Flexpai – the first folding screen smartphone in the world, Samsung Galaxy Fold and OnePlus 7T.
Source : Genk