After conducting durability tests on Samsung’s recently released Galaxy S22 and S22+ smartphones, PBKreviews has shared durability testing and teardown videos for the Galaxy S22 Ultra flagship model on YouTube.
Compared to the previous two models, the S22 Ultra shares many similarities in terms of durability. For example, thanks to the IP68 degree of protection, it is not affected by short-term submersion tests.
Slightly unexpectedly, in the screen scratch test, the Galaxy S22 Ultra showed slight scratches on the Mohs scale of 6. In contrast, the S22/S22+ persisted until level 8 before scratches appeared.
Given that all three models have the same Corning Gorilla Victus+ glass protection, the shortcoming of fragility seems to be on the curved screen of the S22 Ultra.
The middle frame, back cover, SIM card tray, and top of the S Pen are all made of aluminum, but even if the screen is relatively easy to be scratched, the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor can still work normally. In terms of bending resistance, the S22 Ultra will not bend easily no matter which side is applied from.
PBKreviews then attempted to run the wheel over the machine, only to leave some scratch marks on the screen and no other structural damage. That ended up giving the S22 Ultra a 9.5/10 durability rating.
When disassembling, we need to pry off the back cover first. The camera cutout is revealed when opened, but can also be further separated by heating. After removing 15 screws, you can see the NFC / wireless charging coil, battery/cable, and S Pen storage slot.
We’re curious about the quad-camera footprint, but the ultra-wide-angle lens doesn’t support OIS. Digging deeper, you can see the two-part speaker assembly, and the 5000 mAh battery is secured with adhesive.
The lack of easy-to-remove pull tabs forced PBKreviews to resort to special solvents. Then you can see the huge stainless steel vapor chamber under the battery, and the protective layer covering the fingerprint sensor under the screen.
However, considering the way a lot of adhesives are fixed, the repair of the screen is not easy, and in the end, the Galaxy S22 Ultra only got a repairability score of 7.5/10.