Galaxy S26 Ultra in drop test
Samsung has put the Galaxy S26 series in shops. We previously shared the Galaxy S26 series preview, with all the ins-and-outs of the three new devices. The materials used in the Galaxy S26 Ultra are striking, as the top device no longer has a titanium body, but an aluminium frame. How this works out in practice is tested in a drop test video posted online. Like its predecessor, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, the S26 Ultra uses Corning Gorilla Armor 2 for the screen and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for the back.
During the first drop test, visible damage occurs to the left corner of the frame, but the screen remains intact. During a second drop, the glass of the 5x telephoto lens cracks. After a third drop, this lens glass breaks completely and additional scratches appear on the frame. Despite this damage, the smartphone does remain fully functional. According to the test, this makes the device seem slightly less resistant to falls than the S25 Ultra.
Besides the drop test, PBKreviews also disassembled the phone to take a look at its internal components. This shows that the construction is largely similar to that of the previous model. The disassembly procedure is almost identical to that of the S25 Ultra. Like its predecessor, the Galaxy S26 Ultra scores high on repair. In the test, the device gets a repairability score of 9 out of 10. This means that many parts are relatively easy to access for maintenance or replacement.
Although the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra comes out relatively well in the video, it's more of a snapshot, rather than one you can confidently drop the device. Every fall is different, and the device only has to come down just a little differently, or your smartphone is still in shreds.
