TL;DR
- Galaxy S26 Ultra survives JerryRigEverything’s torture test with no major durability issues.
- Camera design gets a practical fix, with lens rings now coming off together with the protective glass for easier repairs.
- Gorilla Armor 2 shows subtle improvements, with lighter scratches appearing less visible than before.
Samsung’s newest flagship phone just faced one of the internet’s toughest durability tests, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra came through with barely a scratch.
Popular YouTuber Zack Nelson from JerryRigEverything recently put Samsung’s new premium phone through his usual lineup of scratch, burn, and bend tests. The results show a phone that’s still unmistakably a Galaxy Ultra, but with a few subtle improvements that address durability concerns from previous models.
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