The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (or S23+) has launched as a more affordable, if less powerful, alternative to the top-end S23 Ultra. Then again, it has the same all-Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and Armor Aluminum build as the flagship model, albeit with a completely flat display. A vlogger sets out to see if it makes a difference in putting it through the same drop test protocol as in an identical prior video with the Ultra model.
The brand-new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra flagship underwent a drop test in which the Gorilla Glass Victus 2 of its front and rear panels, not to mention its updated Armor Aluminum frame, were aimed at a concrete surface from different heights. Now, its smaller S23+ sibling has run the same gauntlet.
Unlike the Ultra, the Plus model combines a flat screen with slightly cleaner rear camera rings. However, this did not stop it from experiencing roughly similar damage to that of its top-end sibling during its repeat encounters with PBKReviews‘ concrete pavement.
Its theoretically upgraded protective glass did not protect it from cracks to both the front and rear from the first experimental drop. Its frame also incurred some severe dings on phases of the drop test specifically directed at it.
On the other hand, none of this damage interfered with the One UI 5.1-powered smartphone’s functionality in any way – as with the S23 Ultra in its own comparable performance. In addition, this means both devices acquitted themselves better than the S22 Ultra in this test of their relative durability.
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I became a professional writer and editor shortly after graduation. My degrees are in biomedical sciences; however, they led to some experience in the biotech area, which convinced me of its potential to revolutionize our health, environment and lives in general. This developed into an all-consuming interest in more aspects of tech over time: I can never write enough on the latest electronics, gadgets and innovations. My other interests include imaging, astronomy, and streaming all the things. Oh, and coffee.
Deirdre O’Donnell, 2023-02-18 (Update: 2023-02-18)
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