Apple made a bold move with the iPhone Air by making it flaunt a thickness of just 5.6mm, which would obviously raise durability concerns for potential buyers. Fortunately, a bend test performed by a YouTuber will ease any worries, especially when this test shows that it takes a whopping 216 pounds of concentrated force to crack the front glass. Even then, the iPhone Air has some tricks up its sleeve that speak volumes about its premium build quality.
Even after the front glass successfully broke due to the sheer force, the iPhone Air is still rigid in its new shape
When Zach from JerryRigEverything gets his hands on a shiny new device, you know exactly what you are in store for, and the video that he posted a while ago makes it even more memorable because it is the first time that Apple’s design engineers’ proficiency will be tested for the iPhone Air. We highly recommend skipping to the end of the clip below for the best part. During the first bend test, Zach employs his own strength to snap the sleek flagship in half, and while its shape was being distorted, there was no snap or crack.
Of course, everyone who has been following JerryRigEverything for years knows Zach will not stop here, as he decided to kick it up a notch when attempting to compromise the structural integrity of the iPhone Air. In comes the YouTuber’s garage, and using a crane scale, he applied pressure to Apple’s 5.6mm engineering marvel using steel chains. Keep in mind that the force applied is concentrated in one area, so you do not have to worry about the iPhone Air snapping in your pockets because the pressure applied will be distributed.
At around 216 pounds of force, or almost 100KG, there is a strong snapping sound, and when Zach investigated, there was a crack on the iPhone Air’s display, but it was functioning normally. What is impressive about the device is that even when it was bent, it maintained this shape when attempting to get it back in place. In short, it will require some insanely bad luck to break the iPhone Air, with even Apple executives demonstrating its durability by throwing it around and bending it.
News Source: JerryRigEverything
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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