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G-Form takes iPhone case drop testing to a new height: over 100,000 feet

by Steven Sande (Jan 3rd, 2013)

In the past we've seen some videos from G-Form showing their iPhone and iPad cases taking some incredible falls and surviving, but nothing beats this test. The company took one of their new XTREME cases for iPhone ($39.99) that will be introduced at CES next week, popped an iPod touch (fifth ...

iPhone 5 outperforms Galaxy S III in damage tests

by Steven Sande (Oct 2nd, 2012)

Despite reports about the iPhone 5's aluminum back being easily scratched, Byte is reporting that tests of the iPhone 5 show that it is much more durable than its biggest competitor -- Samsung's Galaxy S III. Byte cited torture tests from three different sources: PhoneDoctors, Android ...

iPhone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S3 drop test

by Kelly Hodgkins (Sep 21st, 2012)

Android Authority bought an iPhone 5 and compared the Apple smartphone to the Samsung Galaxy S III in a durability drop test. The blog dropped both devices from three different heights in a way that simulates a fall under normal usage. They first dropped the devices from pocket level, then from ...