More specifically, the PhoneBuff team put the iPhone 17 Pro Max through a series of tough drop tests. In this “durability showdown,” the iPhone 17 Pro Max was pitted against the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and its titanium alloy frame. Drop Test pits the iPhone 17 Pro Max against the Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraThe comprehensive series of six drop tests was designed to simulate real-world falls. Corner drop test resultsThe front-facing drop tests from both one and a half meters revealed similar outcomes for both phones. The screens on both the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Galaxy S25 Ultra cracked, with the damage spreading across the display.