Does the iPhone 13 break easily?

For each phone, the company evaluated its breakability by dropping it face down and back down. Let's start with the face down test, which consisted of two drops at six feet. The iPhone 13 survived the first face-down drop test, but not the second. The only wounds it suffered were cracked corners and scuffed metal.
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Does iPhone 13 screen break easy?

It's very hard to break but it still can be scratched, so a screen protector is worth considering for those that want to further guarantee the protection of their new iPhone 13.
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Is iPhone 13 strong?

With a new display, larger battery and better camera hardware and software, the iPhone 13 is the new benchmark for flagship phones. Once again, Apple's made the iPhone 13 far more powerful than its Android competitors thanks to its 5G-ready A15 Bionic chip.
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Is iPhone 13 Pro fragile?

The iPhone 13 Pro's wide angle and telephoto camera lenses and back glass shattered on the first drop. Interestingly, an iPhone 13 protected with a case made it through two drops before suffering a cracked camera, while a case-covered iPhone 13 Pro took no damage in three consecutive drops.
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Does iPhone 13 Pro scratch easily?

Apple tries to make all its iPhone models hard to scratch and the 2021 flagship make no difference. However, glass, no matter how well coated, is still glass and will scratch in certain situations.
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iPhone 13 Breaks Easier Than the iPhone 12! Impact and Scratch Tests



Is iPhone 13 back glass?

* Back-glass only repairs are available for iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models only.
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Is iPhone 13 back made of glass?

Apple made few design changes to the iPhone 13 lineup and the new devices continue to feature a durable Ceramic Shield front to protect the display, a glass back, and flat edges at the side.
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Is iPhone 13 waterproof?

Apple states all four iPhone 13 models can be submerged and protected in water up to 6 meters deep for up to 30 minutes.
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Why is iPhone 13 so thick?

Apple's iPhone 13 models are nearly identical in design to the iPhone 12 models, but there are some slight differences in weight and thickness. All of the ‌iPhone 13‌ models are heavier than their ‌iPhone 12‌ counterparts, likely due to the larger batteries that are inside and the thickness increase.
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How many years will the iPhone 13 Pro Max last?

You an expect at least five years of software and security updates but potentially as long as seven years, so you can use the phone safely for longer.
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Are iPhone 13 screens stronger?

Apple says the iPhone 13 has the “toughest glass in any smartphone” thanks to the Ceramic Shield. Even though, glass is glass and can break. Not only that, this year's iPhones are heavier than the previous model.
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How long does the iPhone 13 battery last?

The baseline iPhone 13 has a battery capacity of 3,227 mAh and is rated to last up to 2.5 hours longer than the iPhone 12. Per Apple's battery tests, that works out to up to 19 hours of video playback, up to 15 hours of streaming online video, and up to 75 hours of audio playback.
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What is the most durable iPhone?

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There are valid reasons to pay $1,000 and up for the iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max (8/10, WIRED Recommends). They're a mix of glass and stainless steel, instead of aluminum, so they're more durable.
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Is iPhone 12 easy to break?

Because our tests aren't scientific, we can't say for a fact that the screen is stronger than any other phone in the market, but we can definitely say that our iPhone 12 was incredibly tough to crack (and scratch) even on tile and sidewalk.
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Which phone breaks the easiest?

Despite Apple's claims of the iPhone X having “the most durable glass ever in a smartphone”, warranty provider and habitual drop-tester SquareTrade concluded after a series of 1.8-metre (6ft) drop and tumble tests that the top-end smartphone is the “most breakable, highest-priced, most expensive to repair iPhone ever”.
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Are newer iPhones easier to break?

As smartphones got bigger, yet thinner, they've become "super fragile and easy to break," he says. "The new ones are so delicate."
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How long do iPhones last?

Apple estimates an average lifespan of three years for their iPhones, but many people see a decline in performance around the two-year mark.
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Is iPhone 13 back scratch resistant?

NO, iPhone 13 Pro is NOT anti-scratch and if you don't put a good quality screen protector on it, you can fully expect to see from micro to deeper scratches over time. Most all Apple Stores install Screen Protectors from Belkin, which are very good.
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Does iPhone 13 have fingerprint?

Unfortunately, the short answer is no. As convenient as it would be for Apple to integrate Touch ID into an iPhone along with the usual Face ID sensors, that's simply not the case. There's no fingerprint sensor underneath the screen, nothing in the power button, or anywhere else on the phone.
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Can an iPhone last 10 years?

So, the short answer to this question is pretty simple: Apple's iPhones last a long time – anywhere from six to seven years, in my personal experience. And during this time they'll get full support from Apple with regular iOS updates too. With Android phones, you'll get three years of Android updates tops.
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Is it worth buying iPhone 13?

Yes, there are updates but they are small and incremental. If you're running an iPhone 11, any of the models in that range, then, yes, the iPhone 13 is definitely worth an upgrade. The iPhone 13 might not be a massive update on the iPhone 12, but it represents a BIG update when compared to the iPhone 11.
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Is iPhone 13 Pro worth buying?

Tom's Guide Verdict. The iPhone 13 Pro is the one of the most powerful phones ever. Despite the larger camera hump and lack of Touch ID, the latest iPhone is a beast with a stellar display and excellent cameras. It's also $100 cheaper than the equally impressive iPhone 13 Pro Max.
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