The Samsung Galaxy S4 just can't catch a break. Well, that might be a poor choice of words, considering this is the second test that shows that the Galaxy S4 could break easily. Squaretrade's system rates a phone's durability on a scale from 1-10, with 10 being the worst score. The brand new Samsung Galaxy S4 scored a 7 on that chart. Meanwhile, the S3 from last year got a better score, 6.5. In comparison, the iPhone 5 scored a 5.
The thinner design, plastic body, and larger screen are the most likely culprits of the Galaxy's reduced durability. Squaretrade agreed with previous reviews that mentioned the slipperiness of the plastic phone case. That means people could be dropping their fragile S4s very often. It's not all bad news though, the S4 did score better on the water submersion test than the S3 did.
After facing so much criticism over the plastic case, storage space, durability, texture, software, and even the rear facing speaker, Samsung will probably come back next year with a very different phone. Don't be surprised if they release an all metal phone like their competitors. Then again, I also wouldn't be surprised if they release a phone that's just like the S4, only with a slightly bigger screen and faster processor, but spend millions on "marketing".
Squaretrade estimates that despite the issues facing the Galaxy S4, one in five people will buy one anyway. Of those who buy one, they also estimate that one in eight will break their phone within six months of owning it. The odds aren't terrible, but not something I'd bet more than $200 on, and that's for the base model.
Via Bloomberg
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