During Samsung’s Galaxy S6 launch, the company had a good time making jokes at Apple’s expense.
Samsung even used its move into metal as a chance to take another shot at Apple. Younghee Lee, a marketing executive for the company’s mobile division, touted the aluminum alloy that it employs for the new smartphones as 50 percent stronger than the competition.
“This stuff will not bend,” she said to laughter and applause.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge deformed at 110 pounds and created a crack in the screen. When pushed to catastrophic failure, its breaking point was 149 pounds, at which point it ceased to function.
The Apple iPhone 6 Plus deformation occurred at 110 pounds, but it continued to function normally. When pushed to catastrophic failure, its breaking point was an impressive 179 pounds.
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SquareTrade Labs’ tests reveal that while the iPhone 6 Plus bends, the Galaxy S6 edge cracks under pressure. The new BendBot lets people know the potential for these devices to break — before they buy them.”