Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Durability & Drop Test
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Durability & Drop Test.
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Anyone buying this expensive of a phone and not getting a proper case is definitely living life on the edge. Me however, I would never.
lol yup
There s a friend of mine who always buy most expensive iphone ( like pro max with maxed out storage) but never put a screen protector or any cases. But surprisingly, i see scratches on front glass but never a cracks or never dropped her phone since iph x to iph 14pm till now
@@mst4001 she is a keeper😂
Literally ordered 3 cases for it before even ordering it, then ordered a 4th that arrived the same day as the phone so i could have some peace of mind until the first 3 arrive
Insurance is also an option...
Every year it's a new Gorilla Glass, providing the perception it's somehow better than last year's but when met with concrete, the results are usually the same. Glass is glass.
yup!
Concrete is the great equaliser as it knows that, no matter what, glass is glass. And glass breaks.
That's some "concrete" evidence right there lol
@@EchoVerse_Sonance get out
And glass breaks
These tests always makes me want to hold my heart.
lol ya
With a price tag of $1,199.99 I'd be holding my heart too!
Nothing new? All smartphones start scratching at level 6, while this starts on 8, it's a huge improvement
It might be a huge improvement against phones which scratch at a level 6 but not all smartphones scratch at a level 6. I've done durability videos before on phones 2 years back which didn't scratch till an 8. But mainly against the S22 ultra, it is an improvement since the S22 ultra had minor scuffs/barely visible scratches starting around a 6-7. I was hoping for the Victus 2 to hold up till a 9 but yep.
Indeed that's quite impressive. Maybe it's one of the reasons they don't include pre-aplied screen protector.
Might be that or also them trying to be using the least possible plastic not sure.
@@PBKreviews oh yeah that's what I thought. Pretty neat! Now I won't regret not getting a screen protector after 3 years of using the phone. 🤣 My Note 10 plus screen feels like sandpaper 😅 but no cracks!
Still have extra protection for drops tho just because it's harder it means it will shatter like tempered glass
I'm happy with the improvements in the scratch protection 👍🏼 . For the rest I always put some kind of case on. Even if it's a thin case will provide some protection from a low drop.
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Curious Jerry rig everything had light scratches at 6 and deeper 7 with same hardness kit?@@PBKreviews
I got a nasty scratch on mine despite never dropping it, never putting it face down. Just put it in my pocket and it came out with the scratch. Must have had a tiny bit of hard particle in there, no keys or anything obvious I could find. Even tough glass can scratch if you're unlucky so definitely recommend a screen protector.
it does not. low drop here :(
Better think again about just "any" case, dropped mine no more than 14 inches while in a thin small case because I didn't like the defender style case I had it in and now I am waiting for who knows how long for the repair shop to be able to get a new replacement screen 😢
There's definitely improvement in scratch resistance, as for the cracks ... let's stick to having a case 🤣
lol yeah
Have you given it a thought that the initial scratch test might have compromised the structural integrity of the glass, making it susceptible to shatter easily ?
Yes, if it was deep enough yeah, but they are just surface scratches. If anyone put their phone in their pocket and got scratches on the screen, that doesn't mean that any protection is out the window and after it being in a pocket then the glass is going to shatter if dropped. But if it had deep scratches or any cracks, 100% would be a different story.
It is glass so it will shatter or crack
I smell bullshit. The Ultra scratched at a level 6, with deeper grooves at a level 7 - the same as previous generations. In this test, it would imply that the glass has sapphire in it, and it doesn't. One of two things are happening.. the person using the mohs picks, used the wrong ones, or they are lying.
It's funny cause Corning didn't mention anything about scratch resistance but a lot about improved drop protection on concrete. The results say otherwise.
lol yup
@@PBKreviews nah 8 was the level the cg victus CGG 7 used to scratch at as well. Only the s22u scratched at a 6 because I guess and from what I've seen when researching on this, the glass is softer because of the higher radius of curvature it needed to be processed at a higher temp and that affects the structure.
Pathetic how easily it shatters
Exactly my Corning gorilla glass 6 does better lmao🤣🤣🤣
Funny thing is how they nailed it back in 2011 with the S2 which survived face down drops onto concrete
I had the S22 Ultra and used invisible glass on it and had a solid case. I had dropped it probably 10+ times with no issues, then Dec 23, 22 it happened. I broke the front. Had insurance on it so it was repaired for $29, but since Samsung finally lowered the corners, screen protectors stick on this phone way better, now I have a fully protected device.
How do you manage to drop a phone more than 10 times?
How did you manage to not drop more than 10 times.
I dropped my old phone more than 20 times .
@@loukik8042 by being careful
@@RagingBad I know
But it happens for me
@@RagingBad There are 2 types of people holders and droppers. I guess he's the latter one.
JerryRigEverything: Scratch at Level 6 with deeper groove at Level 7.
Looks like they have been releasing the same glass for the last 10 years with a new name.
I hate using protective covers on my phone, because it's too bulky, and yet I'm always the first to buy an armored protective cover on my new phones, even thought i've never dropped one of my phones.
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Haven't you got a cover yet?
Watching this off my s23 ultra, my heart broke for that phone just by him scratching it let alone dropping it. This is madness ! 💔 😢
Yup I agree this is madness, they can at least gift it to someone who dreams of it!
? Is that bad he’s actually helping people to chose the right the phone and he’s not the only one and can gift it for use
actually breaking the screen from the first drop shocked me ,It will cost like 350$+ to replace the display. they told that they are using the latest gorilla glass version . But still can't resist a simple drop test
Yup!
Victus 2 broke my heart also, I feel that's it's toughest & bearable major drops
First time to see drop test S23 Ultra.Thank you
👍 you're welcome
The drop test should be done with the screen with NO cracks. Cracks are on hard materials as a cancer. Once a little one starts, the rest is doomed. To have the correct results, the drop test should be done with the screen that comes out of the box, no level 6 or 7 scratches...
I'm a mechanical engineer, so it's literally my job to know this kind of things
You said cracks. Yes if it had cracks of course. But surface scratches like these not really. I am not saying I know any better than you if you're an expert in the field but I have done tests like this before with a phone that had scratches and one of the same that was new out of the box with similar results. If that was the case, anyone who put their phones in their pockets would have to worry that they just voided any protection on their screen since objects in their pockets would cause scratches and their goes the protection out the window. If the scratches were deep then yeah but these aren't deep. Plus the cracks didn't form from there the scratches were, but from the corners and sides of the screen when dropped. If the glass was weak at the mark of the scratch, it should have cracked from there first. But like I said, I don't have a degree dealing with glass, maybe you know something that I dont.
@PBKreviews So, in summary, you are partially right and partially wrong.
By doing drop tests with samsung phones, you get consistent results with the same type of materials (samsungs screens in this case), and you could expect consistent results on the different test. Consistent in this conversation means they will break at a similar height and in similar ways. Yet, to be able to say without doubt that the material of the screens is not "better" or "worst" we or you, or who ever is doing the test, should do it a lot of times, with a lot a phones. Like a 100 phones, for example. Then, you could use statistical methods to extrapolate the results. I'm not saying you should buy a 100 phones to break them, that's not your job to do, and I doesn't make sense.
Also, when doing a drop test and taking into account what samsung says in their marketing info, one should be critic with the information given by the manufacturer. When samsung says the material of the new screens is 30% tougher or 30% more scratch resistant, they mean under THEIR internal way of measuring those two factors. Way we don't know (because it's a manufacturer secret). Taking into account that we also don't know the crystalline structure of the screen, neither we know how many layers of each specific crystalline structure they use (another manufacturer secret), in my opinion is very hard to affirm just by doing 1 single drop test that the phone is tougher or more fragile than the phone from last year. Yet, one drop test is infinitely more useful than no test at all
Yes you are correct. These tests are not 100% fact. Only many times with different ways can you come to an average result. This is just mainly a rough test.
Each time he drops it....I get shivers🥺🥺
the first is the worst
Well, I didn't expect the bashing oof S23 Ultra showing up so soon 😂😂
Thanks for this.
No problem! :)
Nice job! Waiting for the teardown 🤩👍
Thanks!
Thanks for to the point and genuine video without ifs and buts!
You're welcome :)
I received my S23 Ultra,I haven't activated or left the house with it... I'm waiting for my case and screen protector to arrive lol.
Anyone buying this expensive phone and not getting a device protection plan is crazy
I think the scratches made earlier weakened the shock resistance. That's why it shattered on the first try
If the scratches are really deep yeah but these surface scratches shouldn't affect it. Or else anyone with any scratches would automatically have to worry about drops cracking their screen. Even last year's 22 ultra I did cracked brand new out of the box and the S23 plus from this year. so if the flat S23 plus can't withstand the first drop, no way the curved will.
Thank you for making these tests. I'm always dropping my mobile phones. So, this video is very useful to me.
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Honestly gorilla glass ought to be sued by now. Every year, it's stronger! It's better! But the glass screen still breaks just as easily as always.... Literally no difference
Regular S23 and S23+ might do better with flat screen and more chance the frame takes the hit instead of the glass
Yup 👍
Totally agree and I don't understand why they went back to the old note style it broke all the time
@Lindzzarrd it didn't "break all the time" if you took care of it,if that were the case no one would have the bigger iphones and/ or ipads, samsung tablets,etc ,they were always good phones you just had to be more careful as an owner
great video good to have an idea how fragile it is
Thanks 👍
You said scratches appear on the camera lenses at number 8 right, so if i use my shirt/jacket sleeve to clean it up with a bit of force will it still stay unscratched?
So to this day the note 20 still has the strongest glass out of all Samsung phones
Samsung a10 too, because base on my experience mine fall from 2nd floor of our school building twice no scratch and crack Ù^Ú
2:18 JerryRigEverything has shown it scratching at the normal 6 and 7.
As per instructions in the kit, it states to hold it like using a pen and apply only medium (7lbs) force. I do as the instructions on the kit state and those are the results I got. whether he is applying more force or not or if I'm not doing something correctly I am not sure but I did the galaxy s22 ultra from last year the same way and last years scratched at a 6 or 7 but for me the S23 ultra didn't scratch at a 6 or 7. You can compare my video from last year to see. I can't say I'm 100% right but I followed the directions the best I could and that's the result I got. I can always press down really hard and force scratches but that won't be accurate either.
WOW scratch resistant until 8, that's actually a big improvement from gorilla glass 6
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Wow first drop and your done with the screen . Still massive upgrade from s21u to s23u 😀 I'm happy 😊
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I've dropped my S21 Ultra TONS of times,(I ALWAYS have a case on my phones) NO broken screen and no shattered back. However if I shake it or move a certain way it rattles now so something is loose inside it
Thanks for making some real durability test, including waterproof resistance and drop resistance. Btw you are pretty close to the 100k mark! 👍
Thank you, yes finally getting there lol.
Samsung is trying to fool us into Gorilla Glass Victus plus & Gorilla glass victus 2 because nothing changed both are the same 🤪
Really appreciate your work, good going and hope to see much more useful content, lots of love from india 👍🏻
Thanks!
What changed in the last 2000 years to the glass? Glass is glass and it will break .... Dooooh
Plain glass yeah, but there are phones which don't break. Look at this Honor X9a drop test ruclips.net/video/_laRncTd5YE/видео.html
Great test, appreciated it. What happened to the battered phone after the test? Recycled for S24 Ultra maybe... ✌🏻😁
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. I used it for the teardown video which will be uploaded soon.
This is why the colour of your phone doesn't matter. A case is always required, and most cases cover the colour of your phone, minus the crystal clear types. Thanks for putting this video together.
👍 you're welcome
watching this on my s23 ultra, holding it extra tight now
first youtuber make drop test and the fastest ever
It took surpisingly long time to have teardown and drop test
Yeah I wasn't able to get it as early as last year.
No scratches at level 7, are they finally getting better?
yeah its improvement vs the S22 ultra. But I have a feeling the S23/23+ might handle scratches better just like last year how the S22/22+ did better vs the Ultra due to the flat vs curved glass which the process of making curved glass usually makes the glass a bit softer.
@@PBKreviews +++
@@PBKreviews but this year's s23u has a much lower curvature radius so it must be nearly as resilient if not the same as the flat s23 glass.
@@hotsauce6310 lol still curved so probably not
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I swear to God they become more fragile every year. Weird how kyocera made a phone in 2013 that could be dropped 10000 times and remain unscathed without a screen protector doing hvac plumbing electrical contracting work by using saphirre. F?!k gorilla glass it's wanky hype and marketing. Second time I dropped mine from 2 ft with a screen protector and case and 2/3 of the screen wasn't working. I hate we've grown ucustomed to this crap and accepted it.
yup
I hoped to skip the case. Apparently not. Thanks for the thorough test and demo.
You're welcome!
Lol why would you not put a case on it. That's like driving with no insurance 🤣
@@JTxTX If the case isn't necessary to protect from drops, you obviously don't get one. They add bulk and pocket friction. That was the entire point of this test. Unfortunately, the test demonstrates that cases are still required.
These tests always make me want to grip my phone even tighter.
everyone buying the s23 should watch this clip closely
Nope...he didn't it properly..just wait for Jerry rig everything for better result
@@farishakim6759 jerry is a moron, you love him cause of the cigarette lighter test which is absolutely useless
Great video, i'm starting to appreciate videos where I don't have to hear snarky comment's that don't have to do anything with the durability test.
Thanks! :)
Awesome work sir really appreciate it very nicely done waiting for teardown
Thanks 👍
What is the meaning of scratch test at 1,2,3 etc. Do you use a sharper tool each time to test across levels?
Yeah, these are official Mohs Hardness Scale, used to measure hardness of minerals, and so, other materials can also be classified according to this scale. 1 is talc and 10 is diamond. So plastic is around 2, fingernails around 2.5, copper coins 3.5, knives around 5.5, and so on. One material is harder than other when it can scratch it but not be scratched by it.
God imagine dropping over 1200 bucks on a phone but it's just as fragile as any phone.
yeah lol definitely need a case for this phone.
Glass going to glass, not sure why anyone would think any different because of the price tag.
Nice bro. Please add bend test and you will be complete.
Thanks! The frame is very solid like last years so I knew I would not be able to bend it so didn't think I should do it for no reason but yeah maybe should have just included it.
Good test mate , thanks for posting , just one thing , the water test I would have probably checked to see how the speakers where working after being dunked , just a thought anyway.
👍 thanks I'll keep it in mind for the future
So, we need to know best case for a mobile, how do we approach the problem/how do we test it?
3:45 A person can buy a phone to smash, but cannot buy a normal video camera instead of phones
Thank you for just giving us this, no banter about social issues or shilling. Great content as usual.
Thanks and you're welcome
Lol thats exactly what Zack's channel is 😆
Is a filmy screen protector enough to protect the screen??
I want to see s23 teardown video~~
Should be up later today :)
@@PBKreviews can you compare the glass on victus+ with victus2 durrability
you can look at my S22 Ultra durability video I did last year, it had vitcus+ so you can compare.
Considering how fragile she expensive these phones are, do you recommend any specific cases that actually protect the phone well?
Cases which have a rim around the screen to protect the screen/back from hitting the ground usually work best. Ones which are rubber and thin that slide off easily or very thin ones which don't have a border or rim aren't as well protective.
Go for UAG armor, RhinoShield and Spigen.
Otterbox Defender and Defender Pro, makes the phone VERY HEAVY but are great cases
Uag cases in my own opinion work best,that and the speck grip case
Overall, I think this was a great video that will be really helpful for anyone who is considering purchasing a new phone and wants to know how it will hold up to everyday wear and tear. Thanks for sharing your expertise!" Also, feel bad when I see you have less subscribers.
Thanks and I appreciate the support :)
Isn't it supposed to scratch at level 6 with deeper grooves at level 7?
Used to be..haha
The S22 Ultra did on the durability video I did last year, but this one has improved. I'm waiting to see how the S23 handles it with flat glass since last year the S22 did better than S22 Ultra.
Samsung make people fool... Victus.. Victus +.. Victus 2.. All are same.
Thanks for this video bro! No bend test?
You're welcome. The phone frame is very strong n solid, just like last years frame so I wouldn't even be able to bend it. So thought it would be pointless to show.
Wouldn't scratching the screen at level 8 and 9 make it more prone to breaking ? I think the glass would fair better in the drop test without the scratches 🙂
yes, there should be 2 separate devices for scratch and drop test. 8 for topaz, 9 for corundum level which is quite deep, he says slight improvement but s22u starting to scratch at 6, so what is significant improvement? also hardness measurement tools should be checked before scratch because it is possible to change their scale unintentionally
*without the curved screen
Yes correct, they need to be calibrated before use which they are. Also scratch wise yeah there was improvement but when they advertise it, they make it seem like its so much better so I was expecting vary faint if any scratches at an 8 but handles just the same as other phones from a year or two ago which also would last till an 8. However I will be testing the flat surface of the S23 to see if it does any better since last year the S22 did better compared to the 22 ultra.
@@PBKreviews The first reviews that are posted often make a big impression on people. While most people only show certain parts of the phone, you show different aspect, the inside of them and how durable it is and you usually do reviews faster than anyone else, I learned the difference of IP14PM design thanks to you. I understand that advertisements can sometimes be misleading, but its still promising, also there are some slight changes of S23U design, screen is less edgy but since you starched, integrity of the screen is affected and more prone to break. I'm looking forward your test with S23
Wait, JerryRigEverything also did the scratch test and he had normal results with scratches at level 6 and deeper grooves at level 7, who did it wrong?
Not Jerry
You can watch the S23 durability video I uploaded which I go more into detail about the process.
The phone cracked fast on the waist. Thank you for your test 😊
You’re welcome 😊
Samsung after watching this video be like:
Dude is testing water resistance in 2023 😂😂😂👆👆😂🤣🤣
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lol yup, if I don't then I get people asking why I didn't so might as well throw it in for good measure.
S21 Ultra is more durable than both S22 Ultra and S23 Ultra
So much for the 'upgraded' glass !!
Disappointed to see Victus 2 went with better scratch resistance rather than drop
Rather have scratch resistant that's why you buy a case lol
It don't matter anyway glass is glass and glass breaks you can't do much with glass you ether want scratch resistant glass or thicker glass
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I don't use cases since i rarely drop my phones. But im talking to those that do drop it. Even with a case i see cracked phones
Damn bought a phone just for us to learn it breaks immediately. Kudos to you good sir
JerryRigEverything 2.0!
Love this channel man!
Thank you :)
You always are so quick with these! 😂
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Tear it down , put it back together, and I still would love to have it omg 😲
Thank you for your services. I just got the S23 standard & this video was very informative. God bless you.
Thank you and you're welcome
Would've liked to have seen various drops on undamaged phone even tho it'd cost 10 grand and the results would likely be the same.
Here's hoping none of us drop these expensive glass bricks 🤞
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i wanted to know about drop test with phone case. but came across your video.
you sir, are brave, dropping a brand new phone on concrete. and for that you deserve a like and subscribe. hope you got the phone for free. the glass is always said to be stronger, etc but it couldn't even last 1 drop. and its not even directly on the corner side which will be worse.
but its great to see that it still functions well despite deep scratches
Thanks for the support! 🙂
i just ordered 4-5 uag monarh/spigen cases for start and dome glass protection...same things i had on my s22 ultra....
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how is it possible that in jerryrig video it starts scratching at level 6 and in your video it starts scratching at level 8??
What to learn from this, get a case as soon as you get a new phone lol
Hi, after dropping it, can you hear if the camera sensors have moved and rattling inside, just like they have done in the previous phones, thanks
Cameras are supposed to rattle out of the box, you're hearing image stabilisation, that is by design. your phone isnt faulty if it rattles.
@@schizofennec Thanks, but I have the S20 Ultra and my wife has the S22 Ultra and both rattle yes, but after dropping it by mistake and both our phones don't zoom smoothly as before so I thought that the camer sensors have moved inside and has affected the smoothness of the zoom - which never used to be the case when we first got them - thinking of upgrading mine from S20 Ultra but not sure yet - thanks
Wow the video is smart and fast! Thank you so much👏👏👏
You're welcome, thanks!
Since this phone is the same as as the s 22 ultra what's the point. According to the comparisons the glass is the same.did they change it at the last minute
All depends on what you're looking for. If you want the SD gen 2 processor, the 200 MP cam and larger vapor chamber etc, then it isn't really the same and you would go for this phone. But if those aren't really much of change for you then it's not worth changing to. I personally wouldn't change to it from an S22 Ultra since its not that big of a change for me.
Your doing the lords work . I will be getting a case I’m still deciding on tpu or glass screen protector
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the curved screen increases damage from falls. Is there a purpose besides looks for it?
I saw the scratch pick and the tape with the numbers and i heard a voice inside my head: "Scratches at a Level 6 With Deeper Grooves at a Level 7"
lol
We have the technology to make them tougher, but keep making them as durable as a wine glass.
A Like for actually doing a real drop test. But next time not concrete because it will always crack, try different kinds of floors.
Thanks. There are phones which survive drops on concrete and most people want to see if it will survive if dropped on concrete as gorilla glass stated it should but yep. Most likely on other floors it would survive but yeah maybe in future I will consider doing different versions.
@@PBKreviews Yeah word.. Maybe you could start on a wooden floor then transfer a harder ground like concrete.. Because if it breaks on wood then it will definitely break on cement.
can you test it with every case? i wanna know which case can protect the S23.. thanks
Great information 👌 Do you think the keys in pocket can scratch the screen?
Most cases no, but if you wear tight pants or jeans and your pockets are stuffed, there is the possibility of sharp objects scraping into the screen from pressure. But I think in most cases should be fine.
I never put anything in the pocket with the Phone. Keys sooner or later will scratch it.
will nails cause scratches while playing games? and would it have micro abrasions while kept in tight pant pockets? (without coins or keys)
I watched this why wondering about a camera protector. I got a case and screen protector. I'm glad to see the camera hold up.
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i can't even describe what i feel when i see these tests... it ache my heart.
The harder they make the glass the less it will survive shock impacts. The hardness scale just prevents scratches. The harder an object is the less it's willing to bend. It's really just physics; they're going to have to rely on coatings to make phones more scratch resistant and resistant to falls. Softer glass with better coatings. The only other chemically different glass upgrade they can to is to change to Sapphire glass but it is very expensive and also has issues with impact resistance. It's just more scratch resistant.
Thanks for such exceptional demo ✋🏼
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The phone glass as been tempered with, when you did the scratch test, it weakened the glass hence cracked on first drops
The scratches are minor surface scratches. If that were the case, anyone who has a phone with a scratch on the screen would have shattered glass since any drop would cause it to break. Plus from the drops the glass didn't start to crack from the scratch spots. If they were gashes or cracks in the glass then yes but not with minor scratches.
greatcas always.
p.s. consider droping a phone on the side first si that you can check if the screen cracs like that.
You're welcome. Most people have asked to see front screen drop first, since once dropped, if there are any cracks anywhere, the screen glass would be compromised and any further drop would definitely cause it to crack or shatter. So the most important is to see how strong the glass is for frontal drops as well as how the phone design helps or doesn't help drops on the screen etc.
Whenever I get hold of this device I'm getting my house surrounded by pillows😂😂😂❤
lol
Can droping s23ultra on the screen from 1meter, can affect cameras?
Can I react your video sir ?
As long as logos aren't removed and credit is given, I don't see a problem with it.
The real scratch resist test would be if you put it your pocket with keys and walk 1 day with it. I have never seen this test so far anywhere.