The iPhone Air, measuring just 5.6mm in thickness, is made from titanium, a material noted for its strength and elasticity compared to aluminum. YouTuber JerryRigEverything conducted a bend test on the device, revealing that while he could achieve slight bowing by applying significant pressure to the center of the screen, the device did not crack and returned to its original shape.
To further assess the iPhone Air’s durability, JerryRigEverything used a crane scale and metal bars in an experimental setting to determine the force required to crack the device. His findings indicated that it takes approximately 216 pounds of pressure to cause damage to the phone.
These tests provide insight into the smartphone’s resilience despite its thin profile, raising additional questions about real-world durability of similar devices in various usage scenarios.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/782245/iphone-air-jerryrigeverything-durability-test