Samsung claimed it improved the durability of its new foldables, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and the Galaxy Z Fold 6. But how can we take the company's word for it? Well, the South Korean firm's claims seem accurate, as the Galaxy Z Flip 6 has passed a tough durability test with flying colors.
Galaxy Z Flip 6 durability was commended in a teardown video
While the South Korean firm didn't bring a radical new design with the Galaxy Z Flip 6, durability improvements matter more with foldable phones. And Samsung seems to have improved things in that regard. The company used Gorilla Glass Victus 2 to protect the cover screen. Its frame uses 10% stronger Armor Aluminum. The phone also has an IP48 rating for particle and water resistance.
Popular YouTuber Zack Nelson (JerryRigEverything) published a teardown video of the Galaxy Z Flip 6 showing the reduced screen crease. It isn't clear if the reduced screen crease is due to a new hinge, the new thickening fluid that Samsung talked about, or a combination of both.
The foldable screen has the same scratch resistance level as the Galaxy Z Flip 5, though. The screen's surface starts getting scratched using picks of level 2 hardness on the Moh's Scale. Deeper grooves start forming using picks of Level 3 hardness. The screen worked fine even after being burned for a few seconds using a cigarette lighter.
Zack poured a lot of dust and dirt directly on the phone's hinge to test its dust resistance. Surprisingly, the phone's folding mechanism worked fine even with all that dirt, and no squeaking, scratching, or grinding sounds could be heard during the durability test. When the YouTuber tried to fold the phone backward with all their force, they failed, as the hinge seemed extremely strong.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6's OLED panel is covered by Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG), which shattered a bit when Zack tried to remove it using a knife. That UTG is covered by a permanent screen protector, which is then protected using another factory-applied screen protector.
Even after completely removing the inner and outer screens, the phone and its cameras continued to work, allowing the YouTuber to showcase how much shakes are countered by the camera's OIS in real-time. The phone has pull tabs for both the batteries inside, making it easier to remove and replace the battery.
The video also showcases the phone's motherboard, other internal parts, and the large vapor chamber cooling system. Watch the whole video above to learn more about the phone's internals, design, durability, and features.
