Is the iPhone 14 shatterproof?

The biggest takeaway is that both the iPhone 14 Plus and 14 Pro Max were severely cracked or shattered after the first drop, where the iPhones 12 and 13 proved to be some of Apple's most durable phones and didn't have severe damage until the second or third drop.
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Does iPhone 14 have Gorilla Glass?

The iPhone 14 is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, the strongest display protector in smartphones today.
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Does iPhone 14 have glass back?

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus models are equipped with a removable back glass panel for easier repairs, according to TechCrunch and CNET. This makes these iPhone models the first that can be easily opened from the back side of the device since the iPhone 4S.
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Is the new iPhone shatterproof?

The iPhone 13 Pro Max uses ceramic shield glass, making it very resilient and sturdy. Your phone can probably get away scratch-free if you drop it from about 6 feet high. The emphasis here is on “probably”. Not every fall is the same, so there is still a chance for your phone to get damaged from any fall.
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How durable is the iPhone 14?

Apple iPhone 14 appears to be quite durable while also being slightly easier to repair than its predecessor as revealed by recent drop test and teardown videos. JerryRigEverything, famous for his smartphone durability tests, has now put the iPhone 14 through its paces in his signature scratch, burn, and bend tests.
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Do iPhone 14 need a case?

Whether you have purchased an iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 or the iPhone 14 Plus, you'll need a new case to ensure that your new phone is well protected.
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How strong is the iPhone 14 screen?

After taking his tools to the iPhone 14's display, we see “extremely faint” scratches at level 6 on the Mohs hardness scale and more prominent scratches at level 7. We can take that as a decent enough result. “I do think Apple's Ceramic Shield is an improvement over normal tempered glass,” Nelson concludes.
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Which iPhone has an unbreakable screen?

iPhone 6's “unbreakable” sapphire glass screen shown off in two videos | Stuff. Follow us on: Facebook. Twitter.
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What is the toughest iPhone?

While the iPhone 11 features a standard glass front and back and Aerospace-grade aluminum, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13's Ceramic Shield has been reinforced, making it stronger than even some metals.
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What is the most fragile iPhone?

According to research from SquareTrade, the iPhone X is one of the most fragile smartphones in the history of the technology, and is easily the most fragile iPhone to ever hit the market.
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Is iPhone 14 easier to repair?

On the surface, the iPhone 14 looks like a very minor upgrade. But a redesigned inside makes it easier and cheaper to repair, marking a major shift in the right direction for Apple.
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What's special about iPhone 14?

iPhone 14 has the same superspeedy chip that's in iPhone 13 Pro. A15 Bionic, with a 5‑core GPU, powers all the latest features and makes graphically intense games and AR apps feel ultrafluid. An updated internal design delivers better thermal efficiency, so you can stay in the action longer.
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What if I drop my iPhone 14?

Sidewalk Back-down Drop Tests: When dropped back-down from six feet, iPhone 14 Pro Max suffered catastrophic damage. While the camera still functioned, the glass back was completely shattered including chunks of missing glass around its large camera housing.
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Is iPhone 14 worth it?

The bottom line: If you have an iPhone XS, XS Max or XR, it's definitely worth upgrading. You get a noticeable boost in camera quality, battery life and performance among other areas.
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What glass does iPhone 14 have?

iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max come with Apple's ceramic shield that's custom made from Gorilla Glass maker Corning. And the back is comprised of what the company calls dual-ion glass.
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How much will the iPhone 14 cost?

How much the iPhone 14 costs. There are three options when it comes to picking up the base iPhone 14, depending on how much internal storage space you want. The iPhone 14 is offered with 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB for $799, $899, and $1,099, respectively.
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Which iPhone has the strongest glass?

Apple's new third-generation iPhone SE is equipped with the "toughest glass in a smartphone" on the front and back, a change that's designed to make the device better hold up to drops and scratches.
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What's the lifespan of an iPhone?

For most users, this represents approximately two years of use, which is why most people believe that the lifespan of a phone is two years. However when it comes to iPhones, you can expect between three to five years (maybe more) with proper care.
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Which phone has the hardest glass?

Recent Smartphones Featuring Corning® Gorilla® Glass
  • OnePlus 10T 5G. Built for speed, the OnePlus 10T 5G is designed with tough, drop-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5, front and back. ...
  • Sony's Xperia 5 IV. ...
  • Google Pixel 7 Pro. ...
  • OnePlus 10T 5G. ...
  • Sony's Xperia 5 IV.
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Does iPhone 14 have ceramic shield?

It's also the most popular screen material among smartphones. The iPhone 14 has a glass screen made of Ceramic Shield Glass, which is considered to be one of the toughest around at this time.
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What is the least breakable phone?

  • Motorola Defy (2021) 1600 x 720 pixels. 60Hz Refresh rate. 48 MP (Triple camera) ...
  • Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro. 6.3 inches. 2340 x 1080 pixels. ...
  • CAT S62 Pro. 5.7 inches. 2160 x 1080 pixels. ...
  • Kyocera DuraForce Ultra. 5.5 inches. 2160 x 1080 pixels. ...
  • Sonim XP8. 5.0 inches. 1920 x 1080 pixels. ...
  • CAT S42. 5.5 inches. 1440 x 720 pixels.
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Why don't iPhone screens crack anymore?

The display is made of a flexible OLED panel with a layer of fortified plastic on top instead of brittle, easily breakable glass. If dropped, the display merely flexes under the impact rather than cracking and breaking.
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What better iPhone 13 or 14?

The ‌iPhone 13‌ is still highly capable for everyday use, and ‌iPhone 14‌ shares the vast majority of the ‌iPhone 13‌'s most versatile features, such as the A15 Bionic chip, OLED Super Retina XDR display, Ceramic Shield, Night mode, MagSafe, and IP68 water resistance, so it may be better to wait for a more substantial ...
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Is the iPhone 14 Pro durable?

In terms of durability, the ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max is holding up well, even through several drops. There is a deep scratch on the display, but that tends to happen with no case. The stainless steel coating in black is prone to scratching, but it seems to be more durable than the coating on the 13 Pro Max.
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Can you shower iPhone 14?

To prevent liquid damage, avoid these: Swimming or bathing with your iPhone. Exposing your iPhone to pressurized water or high velocity water, such as when showering, water skiing, wake boarding, surfing, jet skiing, and so on. Using your iPhone in a sauna or steam room.
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