Galaxy S22 Ultra's Victus+ glass takes on the iPhone 13 Pro Max in a drop test

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By Daniel Petrov

Published: Mar 21, 2022, 11:52 AM

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Galaxy S22 Ultra's Victus+ glass takes on the iPhone 13 Pro Max in a drop test

Samsung's newest Galaxy S22 Ultra flagship is clad in the latest Gorilla Glass Victus+ armor front and back, while Apple's finest is protected by a proprietary Ceramic Shield, again based on the durable reinforced Gorilla Glass concept.

Moreover, not to be outdone by Apple's stainless steel frame on the iPhone 13 Pro Max, Samsung crafted a new Armor Aluminum frame to hold the S22 Ultra glass sandwich together that is stronger than its predecessor's 7000-series aircraft-grade frame.

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Who would win in a Galaxy S22 Ultra vs iPhone 13 Pro Max drop test fight then? Well, the curved display and sloping edges on the rear did the Galaxy S22 Ultra a disservice as in previous drop tests, so the iPhone 13 Pro Max won the drop tests by a small margin.

In any case, you should put both a case and a screen protector on both these expensive puppies the second you get them, but that's especially true in the S22 Ultra's case. Case closed.

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.