Hello, I’m interested in purchasing an iPhone 15 pro max, I have seen online that this model breaks very easily (back glass breaks with minimal pressure- JerryRigsEverything video). Has anyone else experienced this?
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I disagree.
In his videos, he compared it to the iPhone 14, same tests. Significant difference in durability. In fact, the 14 did not break and with more pressure.
Yes, it was deliberately destroyed, 1 test at a time… I’m unaware how else you’d test durability. However, the first test was the back glass. The rest of the tests followed, and most praised.
A LOT of other videos have emerged as well. Popular Mac forums have published articles too. Same observations, and more with the camera falling off after a decent fall. Never in the history of iPhones has this happened, under extreme falls (Off Rooftops).
Pure speculation; I believe it’s a design flaw related to the back glass now being removable, and it will probably be fixed on the iPhone 16.
OP:
If you still get the 15… you’ll probably like it. But take extra precautions. Like a lanyard 😂.
My opinion, find an iPhone 14. It will cost less, performance comparisons are negligible (see tests online), and it has superior durability.
I purchased an iPhone 15 Pro in September and the back glass broke within a week of having it and don’t even know how it did. Last month I had to have it replaced because I dropped it in antifreeze, I’m a mechanic, and the replacement phone cracked the back again I don’t even know when or how it happened. Both times it was within a week of having the phone and I use a very sturdy case with anti shock corners. Oh the second phone has not been dropped either so I have no idea why or how it cracked but I’m not happy about it. I’ve upgraded to new iPhones since I had my 3GS and this one is very fragile compared to the others.
My phone has fallen several times. The back has been shattered since a few weeks after owning. I regret not encasing it but now not sure even that would have made a difference. I’d rather have the titanium back.
Yup, just had this same experience! Phone is only 3 days old. Fell from the pram and the back shattered super easy! I regret not doing my research as this phone is expensive and ridiculous to replace the back! I didn’t realise it was a glass back yet again. Was under the impression it was titanium not a mix, well lesson learnt 🤦🏻♀️. Might be my last iPhone tbh.
Yes, this is absolutely true. My phone cracked setting it down on my side table (not hard, just in a normal way and the table is wood not a hard surface) and then cracked again through normal use. Ive done nothing different from my other phones. Had I known this, I wouldn’t have gotten this phone. Super disappointed and obviously can’t return given the cracks.
The iPhone’s recent shell designs are ******! PERIOD!!
Just like 99% the other community commentary/complaints, my phone’s glass backing cracked soon after I declined insurance, never having had this alarming disappointment with my previous five iPhones. I am using a superior cover on it, too. This new design flaw will seriously reconsider ever owning an iPhone again. What a disappointment!
Apple Inc should be ashamed!
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Totally disappointed with this. I have used iPhone 7plus more than 6 years and it was long lasting but 15 pro with in 6 month just fell down once at 4 feet height and entire back glass got damaged.Worst back glass quality.
Yep, certainly too many reports for me to spend my money on upgrading. I need a phone that’s durable.
When I went to Best Buy to see the phone, the sales clerk said they have been seeing a lot of breakage on the 15 Pro Max. She even suggested waiting for the 16.
Yes. Dropped from my pocket on to asphalt parking lot and cracked. Very fragile.
Mine shattered falling from the nightstand. Previous models were not this delicate.
My back screen broke from less than a 1 foot fall the day after I got it.
Repair is $169 and 3 hours at apple store. If you have insurance or applecare YMMV but I dont as I just pay outright for the phone and dont expect them to break every month based on previous iphones.
Broke mine again. I bought AppleCare post repair since I’m sure I’ll be back in a few weeks and it’ll pay for itself after 1 break.
No case, had it for a couple weeks, just dropped it on the concrete outside my home and the back shattered. I hope this is easily fixed.
This seems to be a very common question on this forum and I have the same reply to each of you.
If you do not intend on intentionally trying to break your iPhone or putting it under extreme conditions that it wouldn't normally be in then you will most likely not have an issue with the phones durability.
iPhone 15 Pro Max Back Glass Durability
