This is what happens if you drop your Galaxy S7 Edge on the edge

[Scorpus]

Should you get a case for your Galaxy S7 Edge? Well if you think you'll drop it on the edge, it's probably worth getting some protection for your $700 smartphone, as it's remarkably easy to shatter the curved glass. I've certainly learned my lesson, and if you take a look at the video above, this isn't just your normal broken screen.

This isn't going to be a cheap or straightforward repair process.

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[yRaz]

Aww, sorry to see you broke your phome, it's always a shame to see broken smartphones. I love the curve, but I was always concerned about its durability. Best of luck getting it fixed or replaced.

 

[Skidmarksdeluxe]

Tough break...

 

[PurpleYoda]

Glass... Broken... Concrete wins again.. Shocker..

 

[RustyTech]

Tough break...

LOL I see what you did there!

 

[stewi0001]

Glass... Broken... Concrete wins again.. Shocker..

or in this case, a plastic box.


@Tim : It sounded like you said Drupal instead of durable XD

 

[Cycloid Torus]

Thanks for the warning - being a clumsy klutz, I had better look for something 'incredibly' durable - does anyone make a smartphone embedded in acrylic?

 

[DaveBG]

That is why I liked the previous design with the plastic panels... this shatters and weights more. Lame but the iCrowd stupid complains made this

 

[Michael Baerd]

This actually happened to me, too. I dropped my phone in between my seat in my car, and it cracked, THAT easy. I was really disappointed.

 

[Burty117]

I love the fact articles about iPhone screens are full of comments along the lines of:

"Stupid iPhones, so weak, so worthless"

But if it's a similar article that's not about an iPhone it's full of puns and:

"Aww sorry to see you broke your phone"

Harsh world

 

[Webeck]

Same as my S6 Edge + broke in my pocket on day 2, replaced at £75 cost to me and second dropped within a week. Not replaced but not happy. Never buying another edge phone.

 

[p51d007]

Well...these phone manufacturers think that covering the entire screen with glass, and, some along with the back. And people, for whatever reason, carry these things 24/7 in their hands, and buy into the "scratch proof/shatter proof" idea of gorilla glass. Glass, if hit on the EDGE will usually shatter.
That's why I opt for the mid range phones, in the 300-400 dollar range instead of the 700 and up range
of these flagships, which of course will be replaced by next years overpriced "flagship".
If I invested 700 or more for a stinking phone, you could be I'd have it wrapped in something!

 

[Seventh Reign]

Its a shame that putting a case on this phone completely eliminates the only reason you bought THIS phone in the first place....

 

[9Nails]

I was this close || to running to the store to get this phone tonight. But I think now I'll hold off and see if others have had a similar issue and that maybe there's a design flaw here.

 

[trparky]

Its a shame that putting a case on this phone completely eliminates the only reason you bought THIS phone in the first place....

This.

 

[Scorpus]

I was this close || to running to the store to get this phone tonight. But I think now I'll hold off and see if others have had a similar issue and that maybe there's a design flaw here.

Our news editor Rob also smashed the edge of his S7 Edge as it turns out. I've heard a few other reports on Twitter as well

 

[trparky]

What? Will this device go down in history has the most fragile device ever made?

 

[Mister_K]

Its a shame that putting a case on this phone completely eliminates the only reason you bought THIS phone in the first place....

Not really. I got this case here (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Galaxy-VRS-Design-Shield-Silver/dp/B01BCZBOBU) and while it's not the best protection ever, it certainly helps and does not detract from the ergonomics of the phone.

Also I dropped it from .5m to 1m height landing on a concrete floor and its fine. Sure its all angle of attack but only small portion of metal chipped (not noticeable and hidden by the case).

What I am MORE concerned about is how the actual glass is not very scratch resistant and also a finger print magnet (smaller issue but still an issue).

Still S7 E > iPhone ANY DAY

 

[Sniped_Ash]

Looks like this new phone is shattering expectations

 

[MilwaukeeMike]

Gravity remains undefeated.

 

[Raoul Duke]

So many of these phones are quite beautiful looking devices it's a shame to have to cover them with fugly cases

 

[SirGCal]

I can't stand not having a case on my phone. If for no other reason then they are just too small to hold onto otherwise. But I also drop my phone all the time and my Otterbox Defender has done a phenomenal job to date of protecting my investments.

 

[teddy]

At first, you are stupid if you don't use protection on your phone. Second, they aren't Nokia 3310!. Third, if you are clumsy then simply don't buy high-end flagships.

 

[teddy]

So many of these phones are quite beautiful looking devices it's a shame to have to cover them with fugly cases

I use tpu s-curve silicone case, in clear color so you see the phone. look it up I have been using that brand and model on my last 7 phones

 

[Leeky]

Glass... Broken... Concrete wins again.. Shocker..

Not when it's in one of these...

Otterbox Defender. I swear by them. Work recently replaced our iPhone 5S' with iPhone 6 models and mine had worn this case since arriving new. I dropped it concrete multiple times, slammed it in my car door (fell out of pocket as I closed it), threw it at a wall (slipped on something and threw my arm up launching it full pelt into a brick wall) and it didn't have a single mark on it after heavy daily use for over a year.

When my personal mobile came up for renewal last month, I made sure my next phone had an Otterbox Defender case. Sure it makes it bulky, but it definitely protects it. So much so that I literally throw it on the floor when someone doubts it'll protect the phone. The look is usually priceless.

I guess my longwinded point here is.... get a proper case for it and it won't happen again. It sucks dropping any modern phone. It's exactly why I went for another Defender case for my new Note 4. At least that's one less thing to worry about!