How much drop a iphone 7 can handle without a case?

How much drop and impact an iphone 7 can take if its naked? If I rarely drops my phone should I need a case and screen protector?

iPhone 7, iOS 11.3, 128GB, Silver

Posted on Jun 27, 2018 12:09 AM

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Posted on Jun 27, 2018 11:33 AM

There is no drop rating or specification for an iPhone. It’s not part of any public tech specs or published information.


Depending on what it lands on, and it’s orientation when impacting, anything is possible from just about any height. Drop it just right, edge on, and glass can break (edge hits on glass are much more likely to cause damage than landing flat).


And regardless of the height, if it is damaged the warranty will be voided. The warranty is voided by accidental damage. There is no limitation or caveats on how, why, where, when or under what circumstances the accident occurs in the warranty terms.

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Jun 27, 2018 11:33 AM in response to ashiknetwork

There is no drop rating or specification for an iPhone. It’s not part of any public tech specs or published information.


Depending on what it lands on, and it’s orientation when impacting, anything is possible from just about any height. Drop it just right, edge on, and glass can break (edge hits on glass are much more likely to cause damage than landing flat).


And regardless of the height, if it is damaged the warranty will be voided. The warranty is voided by accidental damage. There is no limitation or caveats on how, why, where, when or under what circumstances the accident occurs in the warranty terms.

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