The iPhone goes through a series of stress and durability tests before hitting the shelves, and while we have little to no information on how Apple conducts the procedures, YouTuber MKBHD has shared the entire process on X. The iPhone is built like a tank, and with every iteration of the device, the company is potentially making improvements in design. Ultimately, the iPhone is not only getting stronger and more durable but also resistant to various environmental constraints.
Apple invites YouTuber to check out how it measures the durability of the iPhone through advanced machinery
Apple recently invited Marques Brownlee from the YouTube channel MKBHD to check out its specialized laboratories that test the durability of unreleased iPhones and other products. Marques also met Apple's chief of hardware, John Ternus, talking about the durability of the iPhone and how it contrasts its approach considering the idea of repairability.
Marques shares a series of tweets today, each highlighting different aspects of the durability tests conducted by Apple. The machinery is high-tech and takes into account real-world scenarios, like rain, drop tests, and more. This means that the tests not only show how strong the integrity of the iPhone is but also how hard it is to harm the device after years of research put into the developmental techniques.
I recently got to visit some Apple labs where they durability test new iPhones before they come out, and learned a few things (🧵THREAD)
#1: Have you actually seen how they water test phones for IP ratings? (video) pic.twitter.com/Qh3hfmlmdn
— Marques Brownlee (@MKBHD) May 29, 2024
It can be seen in the videos that the company's advanced machinery can mimic real-world usage; for instance, it has 360-degree equipment that shows streams of water on the iPhone from all angles to ensure that the device's water resistance is worthy of its IP rating. Similarly, Apple also has dedicated machinery in a room that tackles dust. The company is so invested in making the iPhone better that it has four levels to test the water resistance capabilities of the iPhone. This includes:
- Drip dry simulation that mimics splashes and rain
- Low-pressure jet spray
- high-pressure sprays from a firehose
- Underwater tests with added pressure to mimic depth
The company's lab also has specialized robots in place that drop the iPhone from various angles to see how it withstands the impact. During the interview, it was revealed that Apple sometimes tests over 10,000 iPhones before releasing devices to the world. This means the iPhone 16 will undergo the same tests in the coming months. You can check out the entire thread on X and let us know what you think about Apple's approach to durability.
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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