The iPhone 18 Pro just leaked through a factory drop test, and Apple cannot be thrilled
You’ll see a case show up or an early leak showcase the mold of the upcoming iPhones. But the leak this time around is a bigger deal, since it has basically just revealed the device as it’s being tested. A new post from leaker Ice Universe claims to show the iPhone 18 Pro undergoing a drop test.
- ▪You’ll see a case show up or an early leak showcase the mold of the upcoming iPhones.
- ▪But the leak this time around is a bigger deal, since it has basically just revealed the device as it’s being tested.
- ▪A new post from leaker Ice Universe claims to show the iPhone 18 Pro undergoing a drop test.
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Most iPhone leaks are predictable. You’ll see a case show up or an early leak showcase the mold of the upcoming iPhones. But the leak this time around is a bigger deal, since it has basically just revealed the device as it’s being tested. A new post from leaker Ice Universe claims to show the iPhone 18 Pro undergoing a drop test. The clip itself is short, but it gives us a proper look at an unreleased Pro iPhone in a controlled test environment. This reveals that it is durable enough to handle a basic fall, though the thickness is still surprising, and the weight is still unknown. This is easily the biggest leak in Apple’s history.You’re looking at the drop test of the iPhone 18 Pro.Durability seems solid, but it’s still surprisingly thick, and the weight remains a concern.
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