Google Pixel 3 XL to pass for successful folding, engraving and scratching tests

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL were launched in New York earlier this month as the company's latest flagship smartphones. Both handsets come with high-end specifications alongside a classic design. However, recent reports had suggested that there were some unresolved issues with the Pixel 3 range. While the top-of-the-line Pixel 3 XL model had already been the subject of a teardown, the phone has now undergone numerous durability tests to help you determine its resistance. These are in the form of scratch tests, etching and folding. The YouTube channel JerryRigEverything, which is popular for the flagship brands stress test, this time chose the Pixel 3 XL.

Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything has submitted the Google Pixel 3 XL to a series of sustainability tests to determine its effectiveness against many abuses. As seen in the video, the smartphone has managed to pass almost all tests that have been launched. Google has touted the presence of Gorilla Glass 5 in the Pixel 3 XL. In the video, Nelson presents a scratch test using the Mohs scale to examine the hardness of the front window of the Pixel 3 XL. Scratches on Google 's flagship surface at the sixth level of the scale, while deeper signs appear at the seventh level. This is quite similar to most other Admiral ships that generally resist scratches up to Moh level six of hardness. In addition, YouTuber also found that the wire mesh covering the two speaker grilles at the top and bottom was quite resistant.

Coming from behind the Pixel 3 XL, the YouTuber said it retained more scratches through a layer of frosted glass. He added that it scratched itself more easily than ordinary glossy glass and that even the coins could seriously damage the aesthetic. However, scratches caused by toothpicks could be thoroughly cleaned. In addition, it was found that the aluminum edges were covered with a plastic type coating and that they could be scraped with a little force. In addition, the video suggests that the functionality of the fingerprint sensor is not affected, even if it has some scratches.

Regarding the burning test, the Google Pixel 3 XL screen withstood a naked flame for about 30 seconds before the pixels were completely dead. However, they recovered soon after.

While most smartphones come with a glass-metal-glass sandwich, there are fears that they will break under pressure. However, the Pixel 3 XL easily passed the folding test. The YouTuber did not detect any bending in the handset and this bending did not result in cracks or deformations.

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