iPhone 16 Pro Durability Tests Reveal Weaknesses in Bezels

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The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro have officially launched, sparking the first wave of durability tests. If you’re interested in how Apple’s latest flagship devices fare against drop tests, knife tests, and other challenges, check out the links below.

Our acquaintance, Sam Kohl, made the trip all the way to Australia to be among the first to evaluate the durability of the iPhone 16 Pro. During his thorough tests, Sam identified a potential downside related to the iPhone 16 Pro’s slimmer bezels. He observed that during drop tests, impacts to the edge significantly affected the display’s functionality, even though the glass itself did not crack or shatter.

“With the iPhone 16 Pro, the thin bezels could be problematic. If it takes a corner impact, even minimally touching the edge, the display appears to be quite fragile compared to the 15 Pro.”

Throughout ongoing tests, Sam noted that overall damage to the iPhone 16 Pro was “far less severe” in comparison to its predecessor, the iPhone 15 Pro.

TechRax also shared a durability test featuring the iPhone 16 Pro, using a hammer and knife on the latest model. Unsurprisingly, the results were quite similar to those from previous iPhone models. The knife can scratch the titanium edges over time, while a hammer will eventually shatter the back of the device. Hitting the screen with a hammer will similarly lead to breakage.

Check out the footage for yourself:

We will continue to update this post as more durability and drop tests for both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro become available in the coming days. We also anticipate the release of initial teardown videos soon.

In the meantime, have you purchased a new iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro? If so, what are your impressions thus far? Share your thoughts in the comments below.