Recent Galaxy Fold's 12,000-Fold Test Is Impractical, Here Is Why

Recently, the Samsung Galaxy Fold is a favorite device for Youtubers to conduct torture tests. The forms of "torture" itself to test durability are quite diverse, such as using a scratched nail or using fire to see how durable the screen of the device is.

Most recently, SquareTrade Youtube channel, Inc. even used a specialized mechanical device to test the durability of Galaxy Fold after 12,000 folds. A similar test was recently conducted by technology news site CNET later.

Both experiments were conducted to test Samsung's previous statement, claiming that the Galaxy Fold was capable of withstanding 200,000 folds. As a result, the Galaxy Fold, priced at nearly $ 2,000, has significantly damaged the hinge and screen when it has only reached more than a quarter of the 200,000 fold / open Samsung launched.

The answer of course depends on the views of each user. But from the perspective of Business Insider and Sam Mobile, such torture tests are "worthless" and do not prove or conclude much about the durability of the Galaxy Fold. In other words, these tests are harsh but lacking in practicality, when they cannot simulate the real life conditions of the user.

It is hard to conclude that the strength of Galaxy Fold is based on impractical tests

Business Insider editor Antonio Villas-Boas commented that CNET's Galaxy Fold endurance test was so harsh it felt like a medieval torture, lasting 14 hours just to force an offender plead guilt.

According to Antonio, the continuous folding action during these 14 hours is impractical, hardly any user will do so in that amount of time.

Agreeing with the above opinion, Sam Mobile also pointed out another problem with the 12,000 fold / open test: Testers tried to cram more than 100,000 folds in as little time as possible, and they don't seem to be taking into account the damage that can be done to the heat generated by friction, which can damage the plastic screen and hinge of the Galaxy Fold.

According to Business Insider and Sam Mobile, if you want to "torture" the Galaxy Fold, Youtube channels or technology news sites need to do the right way like Samsung.

Accordingly, to give the number of 200,000 folds (equivalent to you fold / open the phone 100 times / day for 5 consecutive years), Samsung also put the Galaxy Fold on the automatic mechanical devices, after that repeats the opening / closing action over a certain period of time - similar to CNET's previous test.

The foldable device was opened and closed at a slower pace compared to the two mentioned tests above

Through this test, Samsung concluded that Galaxy Fold has the maximum number of fold / open up to 20,000 times.

However, the key difference comes from the intensity, as the Galaxy Folds are folded / opened not too strong in Samsung’s tests. Besides, there's always a pause of about 1-2 seconds between every fold / open in the tests.

According to Sam Mobile, this pause is to avoid creating unnecessary (and unrealistic) pressure on the Galaxy Gold's mechanical hinge, while also avoiding frictional heat generation - a phenomenon that may have occurred. During a CNET test, the Galaxy Fold broke. At the same time, it also accurately reflects the action of opening / closing of users in real life.

Notably, both Sam Mobile and Business Insider at the end of their article made a general comment: Galaxy Fold actually has extremely good durability, while still being able to 'survive' with a little damage after having to undergo through tortures that are "horrible as hell"!