[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Durability
Drop Resistance
How well a device survives falls; DeviceBenchmark grades results like 'Very good (B) · 180 drops'.
Also known as:
Drop test
Drop test result
Drops
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
Drop resistance is how a device fares in controlled drop tests. DeviceBenchmark shows grades such as Very good (B) · 180 drops or Bad (E) · 42 drops, combining the drop count and damage.
It depends on frame, glass (Ceramic Shield, Gorilla Glass), and design. See Drop resistance in design specs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drop Resistance?
How well a device survives falls; DeviceBenchmark grades results like 'Very good (B) · 180 drops'.
What terms are related to Drop Resistance?
Related Durability terms include IP68, Ceramic Shield, Gorilla Glass.
Related Technical Terms
IP68
Ingress protection: dust-tight (6) and submersible to 1.5 m+ for 30 min (8).
Durability
Ceramic Shield
Apple's glass-ceramic screen glass marketed for higher drop and scratch resistance.
Display
Gorilla Glass
Corning's chemically strengthened glass used on many phones and tablets for scratch resistance.
Display