Allstate Protection Plans Unveils iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air Durability Test Results
Allstate Protection Plans Unveils iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air Durability Test Results
Today, device insurance provider Allstate Protection Plans released the findings of its annual iPhone durability tests, offering crucial insights into the resilience of Apple’s newly released iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro models. The results indicate a significant leap in durability compared to previous generations, though users are still advised to exercise caution.
Both the ultra-thin iPhone Air and the iPhone 17 Pro models feature Apple’s advanced Ceramic Shield 2 on both the front and back, designed to enhance resistance against drops and scratches. The iPhone Air boasts a robust titanium frame, while the iPhone 17 Pro utilizes a redesigned aluminum frame, which incorporates more aluminum than before.
In rigorous bend tests, the iPhone Air impressively withstood 190 pounds of pressure before bending, nearly matching the iPhone 17 Pro’s 200-pound threshold. The larger iPhone 17 Pro Max performed even better, enduring 240 pounds. For context, the infamous ‘bendgate’ iPhone 6 bent at just 110 pounds of pressure.
During face-down drop tests from six feet, both the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro’s Ceramic Shield 2 displays shattered. While the devices remained fully functional, the sharp nature of the broken material made them unsafe for bare-hand use. In back-down drop tests from the same height, the iPhone 17 Pro’s aluminum frame proved highly protective, sustaining only minor scuffs. The iPhone Air, with its slightly less durable rear design, experienced a rear panel crack but also remained operational.
These new models demonstrate a substantial improvement over last year’s iPhone 16 Pro series. The iPhone 16 Pro Max, for instance, became unusable after a six-foot face-down drop due to a shattered display, and its rear glass shattered in a back-down test, rendering it unsafe. The improved durability of the iPhone 17 Pro models extends to the iPhone Air, which also outperformed its iPhone 16 Pro predecessors.
Continuing Apple’s commitment to water resistance, the iPhone 17 Pro models and the iPhone Air maintain an IP68 rating, capable of surviving depths of up to 19 feet for 30 minutes. Allstate noted that water resistance tests are no longer a significant challenge for modern iPhones.
While Apple’s claims of enhanced durability are largely validated by these consistent annual tests, the results underscore that Ceramic Shield 2, despite its advanced properties, is still a glass-like material prone to breaking. Therefore, investing in a protective case or a plan like AppleCare+ remains a prudent recommendation for users.
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