Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro snaps in half when subjected to bend test

09 November 2022
Last year, the same thing happened to the ROG Phone 5.

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Anonymous, 10 Nov 2022Build quality: yes Structural integrity: not necessarily ... moreI wasn't saying aluminum couldn't bend, I just meant that the build quality of a device doesn't always come down to the materials it's made out of.

    Anonymous, 12 Nov 2022Nah. If someone is spending $1000 for something like this, ... moreAgree lol. For me I wouldn't buy a phone that break just from such simple hand grip, since if I'm daily driving a phone, chances are it's gonna receive similar abuse when I'm careless. But at least those who buy it would know to be extra careful about it

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      • 14 Nov 2022

      Anonymous, 12 Nov 2022This isn't about purposely bending them like JRE does.... moreCan you give me a good scenario other than people put phone in back pocket and slam on the chair, or just throw phone in a bag with 40kg dumbbell and start jogging.

      When people buying a phone, they will look for certain specification that they need, such as good camera, good performance, rugged, RGB with screen on the back or whatever. This phone is not for them if they want rugged gaming.

      They do indeed need to be strong enough to handle everyday usage but not some dumb accident. May as well go for different phone instead of this if people need some accident resistance phone.

        Anonymous, 12 Nov 2022Nah. If someone is spending $1000 for something like this, ... moreLet me tell you, all these tests originated after #Bendgate which was a bonafide Apple(R) controversy, but it was a razor thin phone.

        Now, the bend test goes too hard on the phones whereby an average man applies his full palm+thumb power to bend them. In real life, such situations are almost non-probable.
        I've so far in 17 years of my mobile life, never heard even once of a mobile snapping like this.
        You sit on phones but often there's cushion. If things are placed on the phone, they're often not above 70 kgs & on flat surface. Dropping the phone, a far more common scenario, totally doesn't fall under this.

        I'd like companies to focus more on essentials like microSD card, 3.5mm jack, etc. instead of this. In a market, around 5-20 rugged phones are ok for those who really need it, not the entire market.

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          • 12 Nov 2022

          I don't know if it's an intentional lie, or if it's a problem with the English language, but the phone did not __snap in half__. That is simply not true.

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            • 12 Nov 2022

            Peycal, 12 Nov 2022Rog 5 is the best phone I've owned. Have you owned one... moreCan you be careful all the time

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              • 12 Nov 2022

              ShinDragon, 11 Nov 2022It depends on the manufacturer and form factor tbh. Z-Fold4... moreNah. If someone is spending $1000 for something like this, better go for the sturdier ones and have a peace of mind lol.

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                • 12 Nov 2022

                Dementer, 11 Nov 2022For people who already come to the conclusion that ROG phon... moreThis isn't about purposely bending them like JRE does. It may also involve accidental sitting, being squished in pockets/bags etc.

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                  • 12 Nov 2022

                  Dementer, 11 Nov 2022For people who already come to the conclusion that ROG phon... moreRog 5 is the best phone I've owned. Have you owned one or just seen the tests that no phone would ever really go through if the user is careful. The rog 5 isn't made out anything cheaper than any other phone. Gronks.

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                    • 11 Nov 2022

                    Does everyone here doesn't use a phone case?

                      For people who already come to the conclusion that ROG phone use low quality material, bad design, weak to abuse. It will probably bend if you have heavy weight and sit on it, or doing whatever stupid thing that will cause it to bend. Anyone who buy any phone and whatever reason causes it to bend then that will teach them a lesson on what not to do with their phone. I'll write it again and again, hands bending test is not standard. Proper way to test is you need accurate machine that can measure how much force to bend, and use that compare to how much strength human need to bend.

                      I'm using ROG 5 and still using it without any problem except heat and few software issue. The phone is strong enough for normal use when I tried to bend myself but not full force of course. You will likely buy a case anyway that will reinforce the phone.

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                        • 11 Nov 2022

                        Anonymous, 11 Nov 2022Imagine two drivers buying 2 different cars. The first car ... morecrash a smart fortwo against a bmw and you will see you become a sardine can......

                          Anonymous, 11 Nov 2022Imagine two drivers buying 2 different cars. The first car ... moreill correct the story
                          Both cars resist an accident but the driver put some dynamite in one car to know what could happen when it explotes. An stupid an absurd way to test.

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                            • 11 Nov 2022

                            Asus ROG flip phone 6

                              Imperator Neubaticus, 11 Nov 2022I don't know. Maybe we should expect more discipline f... moreYeah I think that's the point of the test. If you're spending over $1000 on this phone, be extra careful with it since it can break easier than others.
                              Oh well, people should be careful with gaming phones anyway. This is the first gaming phone that is IP rated, and it's only IPX4. If anything, it should indicate that this phone should not be subjected to heavy abuses

                                Anonymous, 10 Nov 2022Looking at the current state of smartphones, it's bett... moreIt depends on the manufacturer and form factor tbh. Z-Fold4, the phone the everyone expects to break in the bend test, surprisingly survived. Jerry also stated that so far most gaming phone couldn't handle the bend test, so maybe the design for optimal gaming experience just doesn't go well with durability.
                                You can still spend over $1000 on phones like this if you value the gaming experience more. This test simply shows that you should be more careful in handling this phone compare to other

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                                  • 11 Nov 2022

                                  George399, 10 Nov 2022- "I'm going to give my phone a normal human use&... moreImagine two drivers buying 2 different cars. The first car is 6000USD new indian/chinese car, and the other car is 50000USD new high quality german car.

                                  Both of driver also dont want to have an accident, and drive like a normal human being. Suddenly, big crash accident happens to both of them.

                                  Guess which car becomes into sardine can?

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                                    • 11 Nov 2022

                                    It took so long I just assumed it passed uneventfully this year. Guess not.

                                    I dislike glass backs as a rule. This phone has enough other perks that I'd make an exception even with the bending, but my current (metal-backed) phone still works.

                                      I don't know. Maybe we should expect more discipline from users instead of whining about durability.

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                                        • 11 Nov 2022

                                        Couple of years of low quality phone