Google Pixel 8 Pro, which was launched last week, has been put through a series of drop and scratch tests by YouTube users, and the results are impressive. In a video by PBKReviews, the Pixel 8 Pro survived drops from waist height and head height with only minor scratches on the screen and frame. The phone also survived a scratch test involving sand, with only very small scratches on the display.
The YouTube user claims that the Pixel 8 Pro survived the drop test unlike the Galaxy S23 Ultra, which cracked during the drop test. Similarly, it is also claimed that Google’s Pixel 8 Pro phone fares better in these tests than the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
While the Pixel 8 Pro has not been put through Zack Nelson’s (JerryRigEverything) bend test on YouTube, these early indications of durability are a good sign. Not only is the Pixel 8 Pro expensive, but Google has also promised to provide 7 years of OS, feature, and security updates for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Strong build quality of these handsets could go a long way in ensuring their longevity.
The Pixel 8 Pro is set to go on sale in India and global markets in the coming days. It will be interesting to see how the phone performs in real-world durability tests.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.