Here's the problem, it's dropped on an uneven textured concrete ground and I love that. Because most drop test youtubers drop phones on smooth concrete, but being realistic, most streets and sidewalks have this type of concrete. So gotta put a case to protect those lenses guys

Another EXPENSIVE video for you to create. Well done and thanks for being the first one to do all these tests for the public. I haven't seen anybody else do any these tests yet. Hope you get an overwhelming amount of views to help you recoup some money.

It was really a bad decision to remove camera bump and go for isolated camera lenses. Cameras on S21 Ultra had better protection due to the metallic camera housing.

Love this vid, no bs, no useless stuff, straight to the point and on point as well. Very informative. You definately gained my sub.

Wow, didn't think the front screen would be this fragile. Thanks for running this test, it helps us understand that we need a good case to protect the S22 Ultra!

These are fantastic tests. However...this physically hurts to watch you do to a $1300 brand new phone...lol

The problem with drop tests is that each subsequent drop the phone becomes weaker and receptive to damage. Thanks for sacrificing the phone. Most people will put a case when they get it and offers some protection.

Wow, didn't expect it to be this fragile. On the contrary I expected it to be really durable. Cancelled my case order after watching this and went for an Otterbox case instead.

👍👍👍👍👍Hello PBK reviews Excellent test of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra I will buy a good phone case for protection. thank you

thanks for making this video! scary to see that a single drop at waist could damage the camera covers so easily

This is why a case is important to buy as soon as possible, the problem with hardened glass is that it's not very shock resistant and shatters easily

Wow, shocking results. I expected the S22 Ultra to be much "tougher." I ordered a Unicorn Beetle Pro by Supcase, very heavy duty case. Thanks for the great video!

Guess I'll certainly be buying a case that covers the camera protrusions on the back, since they look very fragile like this.

Jerryrig Everything and PhoneBuff should halla🤙 you now at this point.... 😅

You immediately got a "Like" from me solely because you're wearing Mids!! Every though I have more Highs than, I do have 8 pairs of Mids. I love them both and care about the shoes, not the hype. You can always tell someone is a follower who knows nothing about sneakers when they say they hate Mids, but then claim to love Highs. It's ridiculous, and most of them actually can't even tell the difference between them if they share the same colorway. They're just saying and doing whatever they think will make them look cool. So props to you!

Just one thing: when you perform this type of test, please choose a black screen image rather than a fantasy one or with too much different colours. Just one colour over the entire screen, so that scratches and cracks are more visible.

I hope people dont expect to watch drop tests just to see how much damage the phone can handle, everyone should know that no matter how rock solid something is, it still needs care.

my s20 ultra screen got broken twice because of this curved screen, never getting the useless curved screens again in my life. Waiting for the s22 plus test bro Ur doing a great job really, thumbs up

A *major* deciding factor for me buying phones for myself and everyone else in my family is how much does replacement glass cost, and how easy is it to replace. I learnt to ignore manufacture claims about drop resistance a long time ago! We all drop our phones. It happens. Eventually, they'll shatter. Same goes for charging ports for my kids! They somehow seems to *eat* charging ports! So before i buy a new phone for them i google the price of screens/digitisers and charging ports, and how easy they are to replace! Having said all of that, I'm surprised at how bad the S22 Ultra preformed! I've dropped my Note 10 a bunch of times and my frame is beat up! But the glass doesn't have a mark on it.

My little niece dropped my s22 ultra phone twice today as we sat on a chair. The phone was inside a leather wallet but the phone fell twice on its face side with the cover flap open. To my surprise no damage! Very happy with the results.

Ouch - looks like we'll need to put some thought into the cases we choose. I don't think I'll be comfortable with a more minimal case this time around, and we definitely need one that offers more than like one mm border protection to the cameras. Hope I don't have to go too bulky , since it's already big.

Everybody's talking about benchmark and all that jazz(I know it's important too,it is for me) but I can't thank you enough for the videos! This is what I wanna know when I'm buying a brick of a phone.

interesting video, allthought I bought the S22+ but gotta say that, that s22 ultra breaks quite easily ;D better be careful with s22+ as well but it would be interesting to see a drop test for s22 and s22+

This was rough to watch and I'm definitely buying a case for this phone when it arrives.

It's glass, glass breaks when you drop it on a hard surface. It doesn't matter what fancy buzzwords they use, why is this result surprising?

Its just painful to watch that beautiful phone get damaged. You said in your teardown that the ultra showed lower scratch resistance as compared to the + and base model which showed scratch at mohs level 7 as oppsed to ultra which started to show scratches at level 6. so maybe in theory the glass on those is much stronger than the ultra.. Are you gonna be drop testing those too? We'd love to see it!! 🤩👍🤩👍

What kind of case would you recommend? And do you do drop tests with phones in their cases as well?

A scratch test prior would have been sweet. Thanks for the video

Thanks man for performing this durability test. Helps us see what kind of structure and build is applied on these new devices. :)

This is the biggest disadvantage of having a phone with curved display and curved back glass... i feel the regular S22 and the Plus will do a much better job than the Ultra... could you test the durability of the regular one? Just for comparison..

I've never dropped a mobile phone in my life, never lost anything or had anything stolen, never received a traffic ticket, never been involved in a traffic accident, never been to hospital, never had a Covid19 jab, Never had the flu, or been sick in my life, I'm 73 owned every mobile phone since the very first one was released, Owned a brand new vehicle every 15 months, live in Australia and drive on average, 200.000+ kms each year, If you can't look after your own personal belongings and property then blame no one else except yourself,

Thanks for the info. I have always used an Otterbox defender case with a good screen protector. My notes have taken a beating over the years and in a good case with screen protector I have never had an issue with drops and falls

it's amazing that the camera broke down so much at the first fall 😟

I've never broken a phone, but the s22 ultra will be the biggest one I've had. I ended up getting a UAG kevlar case, friends thought it was way to expensive but it's the most firm case I have encountered. Think the purchase will be worth it based off this drop test. Thanks for the video.

This is actually a really good drop test more realistic than any of the others because it's on concrete that everyone drops a phone pretty upset the fact that it shattered the camera lens in the first drop and it truly does look like this phone is more fragile than any other which I'm mad about but I'll find out tomorrow when I get mine

Surprised about that camera glass cracking on first drop.

Damn man, you went straight for the concrete drop. Savage. You couldn't have tried dropping it on carpet first? 😅 Appreciate your sacrifice for the channel.

This just looks painful but very interesting because we already know now how hard the new gorilla glass is.

I wish you'd opened the camera app after the first drop, and gone through how many and how badly the lenses were affected. the top left is definitely unusable, but what happened to the others. would've been interesting to see!

Better put cases on it. I put it on as soon as I buy it so hope that with cases one drop would not crack the camera.

Thank you for keeping it straight to the point. No social issues or anything. Much appreciated

It's more like Gorila Glass Victus - , not + haha

Recently dropped my ultra and thank God no scratch & no break.

A great case for anyone watching to checkout would be the UAG Monarch, claims to have 6 metres of drop protection.

I had a Note 8 break right on the curve, hit the car seat, then the door sill then a 14" drop to asphalt. Not only broke at the curve, the screen failed from that point. For lightweight cases the Aramid fiber for my Note 20 Uktra (same form as S22 Ultra) has survived falling on edge to face down on concrete. Zero damage and even the case was nearly perfect!

Seriously, what do you expect when dropping an unprotected phone onto concrete?

I very rarely, if ever, drop my phone. If I do, the case usually protects it. I don't think any phone is designed to be dropped. That's why you should treat it like the expensive item it is and try and make sure you don't put it in the position that it could be dropped. Just my opinion.

this is actually good video for those who think their phone is indestructible. because gorilla or what ever, you need a case and screen protector unless you don't care to pay another grand.

Thanks for doing these tests at such an early stage, great to see the results of the teardown and drop test. The scratch test results between the ultra and s22+ are unusual though despite being the same glass... New subscriber here :)

Brilliant video 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔!!! I have a Spigen Tough Armour case ready for when mine arrives next Saturday as ive had this case on my S20 Ultra and it has done me very proud. I am also shocked / surprised with the camera lens covers though! Although I do already have camera lens protection too ready so im glad I did. Definitely think you're right about the curved screen causing cracks from a side drop. So like the curved screens but wish they had of just left it flat like the other S22 models this time I think. Ive seena video of someone comparing tempered glass screen protectors on S22 / S22 + / S22 Ultra and the phones without hitting the glass with various objects. Even though they all have 'Victus plus' the Ultra screen broke first in all tests, even with tempered glass protector compared to the other S22 models! Hmmmm ... im a bit disappointed with this also! Anyway take care ATB... Chris

>Child hunger **exists** >This guy **gonna destroy a $1200 phone**

Thank you for showing me this video it helped me to know how easy to go careful when I get my phone on launch day

Good thing those CAMERAS are there to protect that back glass! Otherwise it wouldn't last that long.

Ya I don't think the ultra did well. I wonder how it's counter parts would do the s22 and s22+ since they have flat displays and no curve. I'd imagine a little better protection. Overall the s22 line is proving to be very underwhelming

Glass is glass and that means it is very resistant to scratches but will easily shatter when it hits something hard that won't absorb the shock like concrete(that's why the X-Cover series has a plastic screen or Nintendo uses plastic instead of glass for their switch). I am not surprised the lenses cracked easily. I already ordered a case that will make the back even and protect the lenses that way. It is a bit crazy of Samsung to design it that way, I'd rather have had the design of the S21 Ultras Lenses instead but there are cases that will get rid of this flaw(and also hinder the free space between the lenses from catching dust like magnets).

this is the real world testing we needed!

Life is just so cruel a phone I'm not able to afford and wish I had I'm just here watching it being shattered what a great way to start your day.. 😌😉

Dam, I'm definitely going to miss my galaxy S8 active. It's a bomb proof phone.

You are slowly becoming the NHTSA of smartphones. Its great to see videos that shows practical ramifications of dropped phones as oppose to theoretical-take-the-word-of-manufacturers on how shatter resistant the phones are. Until they start releasing their own videos of these test. I'll take your video as the real thing instead.

Exactly why as soon as I got mine last Monday I already had a Zagg screen protector and Otter Box Defender Pro case waiting for when the phone came in. I put both on before even setting it up. I did the same case and screen protector on my S20 Ultra and when I took it out of the case today to send back in for my rebate there wasnt a single scratch on the phone. Otterbox Defender is the only case I'll ever use. Ultimate protection, built in kick stand, and belt clip.

Gorilla glass comes out with a new "tougher glass" every year, and years later they still can't even withstand a drop from waist height. I wish phone companies made toughness a higher priority. Because by the time you put a case on a phone like the Ultra, it's like carrying a miniature iPad in your pocket!

Excellent drop test review! Very informative and helpful! 😀👍👍

After 5 days of having my s22 ultra it fell on the floor and a small part if the screen broke. The top camera got scratched just by placing it down whilst always being careful. It also has damage on the side from when it fell on the floor. I've had almost all of the Samsung galaxy phones and never broke the screen very disappointed by the new phone

no wonder why all of us need a rugged case, modern phone are so fragile (doesn't matter what kind of Gorilla Glass it uses)

Victus Plus, my ass. I am glad I have pre-ordered Ringke Fusion case for the S22 Ultra (yet to order the phone, lol).

I have been using my Note 9 for more than 3 years now with no cover or screen protector and it has fallen many times on the ground but nothing happened to the screen, camera or glass back. Really disappointing to see this. I wonder if all the durability improvements have only been made on paper.

I have an s22 ultra and you definitely have to have a case with this phone. I have dropped it probably 4 or 5 times and have only gotten a couple of small scratches by the s-pen on the most recent drop. I use spigen cases, i have a spigen tough armor, and the clear kickstand one from spigen. I also have a mybat case, but i don't like the way it feels in my hand, so I only had it on for one day and went back to spigen. Cases can be kind of expensive, but they are worth the money for sure!

thank you for a test like this, straight forward and reliable.

Gorilla Glass Weaktus ? 🤔 Now I'm really not sure I have to be happy or sad or mad after pre-ordering S22-U then watching this video. Thank You for sharing this nice video 👍🏼🙏🏼😢

When I first saw the design for the rear cameras, I knew that they would be shattered after a drop. Samsung should've kept a camera bump on the phone.

Please phone companies make your overpriced devices more DURABLE and REPAIRABLE. Focus on the screens not scratching so easy and breaking and giving us a device that lasts as long as the price suggests it should! Damn!

I wonder if getting a case with a bump protection improve crack resistance. From your video the crack stressed lines seem to start mainly from the curved sides. I hate glass protectors for curved displays, even the best ones have issues with fingerprint access.

Nexttime I want drop test at the International Space Station.

No phones could survive these drop tests without at least a crack. That's why I always use with a case and have T-mobile's 360⁰ insurance. Had to replaced my current Note 10+ 3x's. Crashes from riding my eMTB had caused one break while the other two was dropped. Although it had survived half a dozen of previous drops.

1. Does the camera work after the drops? 2. Does the screen work along with the S pen after the drops or does the writing cut off? 3. Thank your for doing this

Common phone droppage scenarios 1. Sitting down, you briefly forget your phone on your lap. You get up, and boom! 2. In your car. You forget your phone is on your lap. You exit your vehicle and boom! 3. You're walking on street pavement. You failed to grasp your phone properly while quickly pulling it from your pocket, and Boom! 4. Someone bumps into you while on your phone. It knocks out from your hand. Boom! If you could simulate these conditions along with the droppage, I think would be more informative. Just a suggestion. Thanks for the review tho.

Will you repair this?

This takes me back to when my similarly sized Sony Z3 looked when I accidently hit the screen off the corner of a table several years ago. I have the S22 plus ordered with a case, and will be looking at screen protectors too if it's this fragile.

I don't know how your S22 ultra survived. My fiance gifted me last month on my birthday, and yesterday's my cell phone fell down. And the screen is fully damaged. My heart just broke into pieces.😢😢

Wow, hard to watch this! Glad i will be using a defender pro case and whitestone dome on it and be careful of course.

Didn't see this much disappointed result. The worse that i can thought (b4 watch the vid) is the glass is very shattered but the screen is still useable. Probably because of the design , curved screen and the weight that happen and maybe when testing the s22 and s22+, it will do better than the ultra bcuz of those three factor but yea the protection is a must go to on the ultra

So much hype for those Gorilla Glass Victus+ lol. Yeah looking forward to the flat-screen S22 drop test 😁

Thank you for showing us this drop text. MUCH APPRECIATED

I subscribed to this channel I'm glad it came up. Straight forward and with it

I remember that my Galaxy S5 dropped multiple times, even on a concrete floor and the screen never cracked or scratched, the frame was not damaged either, although it did fade over time. I never used screen protector or case with that model. I used it for four years and changed it because it already felt too slow (and the frame was already totally stripped). Now looking at this model I feel like it's a total throwback when it comes to durability. After watching this video I think I will continue to stick with my S10e which is super fast, has a great camera and most importantly is the perfect size (I hate giant phones). And although I've dropped it about three times so far nothing has happened to it, I think it will be just as durable as my S5.

The cameras protruding seem to be the reason why they cracked so early.

When Samsung uses this Gorilla Glass are you suggesting they don't expect you to use some kind of a protective case anyway? Just because it's tough glass does it mean it's realistic to be dropping around concrete without a case.

It's obvious that without a cell phone case, a fall could ruin your expensive phone. I have this same cell phone with its protective case and it has passed these drop tests without any damage. Thanks!

This Is Real Life Test!💬

thanks for doing this! smartphone cases are still relevant! I would get a good shock absorbing case to protect such a huge investment. Screen protector wise... maybe...

Sucks being so expensive and it breaks so easy. Not only that its so smooth its incredibly hard to hold on too. I have big hands but holding it with 1 hand to text can be difficult. Haven't got a case yet, so I have a gorilla grip on it

fracture at waist height, did not see that coming.... hope you can do more drop test so that we can compare with other android flagships

For any drops, no phones could handle, even the new gen of the glass. But, prices of the phones always go up. That's doesn't balance ! 😥

After seeing your video I am ordering a new protective case. Sad how curves weaken the glass. BTW the shattered glass looks almost the same as my note 8 😅 Thanks for the video.

I don’t know if this was caused by the curved screen but imo the curved screen is more fragile compared to the normal flat screen. This is due to the force distribution on the screen. The flat one would have less force distribution.

Let's be honest Samsung other than esthetic reasons, the shitty curved edges of the display don't have a valid purpose, rather making the handset much more vulnerable 🤦‍♂️

With a proper case most of the potetial damage can be eliminated, but I agree that the camera lens are the weakest point.

Thanks for sacrificing your galaxy for the drop test , yes disappointment it shattered so easily mate , and the rear cameras lack of design and any sort of protection is pretty lack lustre imo . As for the horrible curved edges , I truly don’t know why Samsung has hung onto them for so long , they have been done to death, and still have as many cons today as when they where first implemented .

Companies at this point should sell their smartphones with protective case included.

Nothing out there that can beat the s8 active for durability. I've dropped it on concrete from a semi cab height 15 plus times. 5 years and going strong!