If you were wondering how the all-new Galaxy S23 Ultra fares in terms of durability and if it’s easier to repair than its predecessors, PBK reviews has you covered. The latest durability and teardown videos show how durable the new phone is and what it looks like on the inside.
Starting with the durability test, the phone retains its full functionality after a three minute submersion in water showing off its full IP68 glory. The Gorilla Glass Victus 2 screen survives coin scratches perfectly. Going to the screen with some Mohs mineral picks shows scratches at level 8 and deeper gouges at level 9 – a small improvement over first generation Victus glass.
The back and cameras of the S23 Ultra feature identical levels of scratch resistance. The drop test gives us a cracked screen after the waist high is dropped directly onto concrete. The back also cracks after a separate drop from waist height. Despite the cosmetic damage, the screen and the rest of the phone’s components remain fully functional.
Moving on to the teardown, we can see that Samsung has made battery swapping a little easier with the included tabs. All flex cables and connectors are neatly labeled which also makes the repair process much easier.
We also get a clear look at the new, larger vapor chamber at the 5:20 and 6:40 marks and a quick size comparison to the S22 Ultra’s vapor chamber. Galaxy S23 Ultra gets a repairability score of 9/10.
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