Public Durability Test of Galaxy Z TriFold Hinge Shows High Resilience
Several public fold durability tests were performed on Galaxy Z TriFold hinge. Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold hinge mechanism was subjected to the manual durability test which is published in a video by the Korean YouTube channel OMG_electronics. The experiment showed that the device had a high level of durability, which was also before the Samsung's official figures were reached in the completion of the test.
Observations and Test Results
The test was repeated folding and unfolding the smartphone manually until the hinge mechanism broke down. Testers shared a wear timeline during the process:
- 61,000 folds: One of two hinges started making a creaking noise.
- 121,000 folds: The second hinge also began to creak.
- 144,000 folds: The hinge mechanism got terminally damaged and could barely open or close without enormous force.
Despite the mechanical failure of the hinge, the device itself and its screen remained slewed functional.
Comparison with Samsung Internal Testing
The company had already made a statement concerning the tests conducted internally at Samsung that the bending cycles the Galaxy Z TriFold can accommodate is 200,000-fold-the same rate as 100 folds on average per day over the course of five years. This public test is conducted under a much harsher and faster manner. This must mean that in real-life everyday use, the device would probably stand up to what the company's durability statement suggests.
