Andre Yoskowitz
1 May 2013 0:43
SquareTrade has announced today that the Samsung Galaxy S4 scored worse than the Apple iPhone 5 in stress tests designed to test their durability.
On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being the best, the S4 scored a poor 7.0, compared to 5.0 for the iPhone and a 6.5 for Samsung's Galaxy S III.
In the tests, the phone is dropped and also dunked in water.
The large display of the S4, along with a "more slippery grip," make it more susceptible to damage, says the company. "While the S4 proved slightly more water resistant than its predecessor the S3, Samsung's new Galaxy phone actually performed worse in most other categories," SquareTrade said in a statement.
Samsung's new flagship is expected to be a massive hit, with internal expectations for over 50 million units sold in the first few months of release.