The iPhone 15 Pro Max has a new titanium frame and maintains protection against water and dust, but the rear glass is not as resistant
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2023
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(updated on 10/15/2023 at 03:37)
O iPhone 15 Pro Max It’s the top of the line cell phone Apple for 2023/24, so no savings on construction. The smartphone is equipped with a titanium frame, promising more durability, as well as a water and dust resistant body.
Photo: Ivo Meneghel Jr/Canaltech / Canaltech
 
The iPhone 15 Pro Max can get wet
The entire line iPhone 15 It has an IP68 certified body, which means that smartphones are protected against the entry of particles such as dust, and also resist splashes and submersion in fresh water.
According to Apple, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max are resistant to submersion in fresh water to a maximum depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes. In other words, it can be used in swimming pools and rivers, but not on beaches.
The smartphone’s resistance to splashes, water and dust, however, is not permanent and may decrease over time, and Apple does not cover damage resulting from contact with liquids under the product warranty.
iPhone body is not that resistant
O iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max debuted the new titanium frame, a lighter and more durable type of metal, and maintained the glass back cover. Despite this, smartphones have not become more resistant, as numerous resistance tests have revealed.
The frame of the iPhone 15 Pro Max is made of titanium, replacing the stainless steel of the previous ones (Image: Ivo Meneghel Jr./Canaltech)
Foto: Canaltech
According to an evaluation by YouTuber JerryRigEverything, known for testing the durability of cell phones, the iPhone 15 Pro Max did not pass the wingspan test, easily shattering the rear glass.
Frame taken from YouTuber JerryRigEverything’s video about the iPhone 15 Pro Max (Image: JerryRigEverything/YouTube)
Foto: Canaltech
In short, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is water and dust resistant, and the titanium frame makes the device lighter. However, it doesn’t seem as rigid as it promises.
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2023-10-15 07:31:00
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