Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra takes some damage but still survives drop test

"Apart from the different frame material, the S26 Ultra features more rounded corners, and its camera island is more exposed than last year's model. The new phone reuses the same Corning Gorilla Armor 2 protection across its displays and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on its back, just like last year's model."

"The first drop yields some visible damage to the left corner frame, but the screen remains intact. Drop #2, however, manages to crack the glass in front of the phone's 5x telephoto lens. That lens glass then completely shatters after the third drop, alongside some additional scrapes around the frame."

"The internals look nearly identical to last year's model, which isn't surprising. The disassembly procedure is pretty much the same as last year. Once we get to the motherboard, we can see Samsung did use more thermal paste around the back to help with heat management."

The Galaxy S26 Ultra replaces the S25 Ultra's titanium frame with aluminum and features more rounded corners and exposed camera island. It retains Corning Gorilla Armor 2 display protection and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back glass. Drop testing reveals visible frame damage after the first drop, telephoto lens glass cracking on the second drop, and complete lens shattering on the third drop, though the phone remains operational. Internally, the S26 Ultra maintains nearly identical construction to its predecessor with enhanced thermal management through additional thermal paste around the motherboard and a redesigned vapor chamber. The phone achieves a 9/10 repairability rating, matching the S25 Ultra.

Read at GSMArena.com