Samsung's Galaxy S22 Has Already Been Tortured And Drowned
Samsung's Galaxy S22 was officially announced just days ago but it has already been tortured and drowned in a smartphone durability test. An actual customer would never abuse their new phone like this so the results don't represent real-life experience. On the other hand, pushing the Galaxy S22 to the extremes does offer an idea of whether it could survive similar accidents.
Flagship smartphones are getting tougher every year and it's becoming more common to avoid a case and screen protector, something that was almost an automatic purchase just a few years ago. Samsung's Galaxy S21 series, for example, features an IP68 rating for very good dust and water resistance. The S21 lineup is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, which can survive drops of up to 6.5 feet without cracking. The Galaxy S22 series features Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, a glass which little is known about.
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A very early Samsung Galaxy S22 durability test video was posted by PBKreviews and it reveals a couple of surprising results. Starting with a basic water test, the Galaxy S22 is fully submerged in water that's only a few inches deep. Samsung's Galaxy S22 has the same IP68 rating as the previous generation so this shouldn't pose any challenge whatsoever. The moment the phone drops into the water, however, the screen starts reacting to phantom touches and swipes. After removing it from the water, it behaves normally again. While an overly sensitive screen that reacts to water isn't expected, there isn't any real concern. For underwater usage, a waterproof bag or case is still recommended and would eliminate this problem. The durability test moved on to the
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