The recently released Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has demonstrated exceptional durability in recent drop tests, positioning it as one of the most resilient smartphones available. Following its announcement at Samsung’s Unpacked event, the company highlighted a Corning laboratory test, which found that the new Gorilla Armor 2 glass, used on both the front and back of the device, can withstand drops from heights of up to 2.2 meters (7.2 feet).
Independent YouTuber PBKreviews conducted real-world drop tests on concrete, verifying Samsung’s claims. The results showed that the Galaxy S25 Ultra sustained minimal damage. After multiple drops at different angles, the screen and back panel remained intact, while the grade 5 titanium frame exhibited only minor scratches and dents.
Compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy S24 Ultra, the S25 Ultra showed superior impact resistance. In similar tests last year, the S24 Ultra developed a small crack upon its first drop. However, drop test outcomes can vary due to unpredictable factors like surface texture and impact angle.
One notable trade-off is that Corning adjusted the Gorilla Armor 2’s formulation, slightly reducing its scratch resistance in favor of improved drop protection. As a result, while the S25 Ultra is more resistant to falls, its screen may be more prone to scratches compared to the S24 Ultra. The following video covers this part more precisely:
Back to the drop test, the phone’s durability is further enhanced by its flat front and back panels, which reduce stress points that could lead to breakage, reaffirming that the Galaxy S25 Ultra indeed seems to be a robust and well-engineered device, capable of withstanding significant impacts with minimal damage.
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