Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 passed the durability test as an impressive survivor. In the most-awaited JerryRigEverything durability test, the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold failed in the bend test like its predecessors, but one thing has improved.

Zack Nelson is back with another video, this time the Pixel 11 Pro bend and durability test. Google’s new foldable phone, and a main Galaxy Z Fold 8 competitor in the US, has failed the bend test like its predecessors.

The durability test involved scratch resistance, dust and mud on the screen and the hinge, as well as a flame test. The majority of outcomes were similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, showcasing hardware-driven resilience.

The landscape flipped 360 degrees when Zack put force and bent the phone in the opposite direction. Extending the force led the Pixel 11 Pro Fold to crack badly, which ended up losing the cover screen protector.

Image courtesy: JerryRigEverything

Google’s foldable failed again in a durability test; meanwhile, the Samsung foldable managed to stay functional despite the opposite bend. However, one thing Google improved is notable: the phone didn’t catch fire like before.

After previous instances, Zack was ready with a handy fire extinguisher, but it wasn’t required this time. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold foldable phone didn’t catch fire even after failing the bend test in brutal durability evaluation.

Watch the full durability test video below:

Expect a teardown video to follow in the next couple of days. Zack released the Fold 8’s durability test around 10 days ago, which was followed by a teardown. However, the Flip 8 and Fold 8 Ultra are yet to face the durability test.

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 teardown shows why repairing this foldable won’t be easy
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 passes brutal durability test as an impressive survivor

Galaxy S24 Ultra was the first to introduce Samsung and Corning’s Gorilla Armor, an anti-reflective coating. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S27 Ultra is rumored to launch next year with a brilliant self-scratch-healing screen technology.

Samsung has made screen protectors irrelevant in 2026. The reason is the Privacy Display technology used in the Galaxy S26 Ultra. It’s anti-reflective and offers hardware-level screen protection through interactive UI.

Galaxy S27 Ultra may boast a self-scratch-healing screen

Tipster @phonefuturist reports that Samsung and Corning are reportedly developing a self-healing surface coating. This could debut with the Galaxy S27 Ultra, offering a self-scratch-healing feature on Samsung’s next big flagship.

This upgrade could come as part of the expansive Gorilla Armor segment. Galaxy S26 Ultra also features Gorilla Armor to reduce reflections. Next year’s flagship would take the experience further with a brilliant self-recovery trick.

Manufacturers have already raised the bar for screen scratch resistance. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 just survived a durability test, with its cover screen panel surviving scratches at Mohs level 6, causing no major scratches.

Still, our phones become victims of micro scratches in everyday use. They could appear due to forceful touch, the tips of our nails, or any other stuff come into contact. The scratches are permanent, and the only security is screen protection.

Meanwhile, putting an external screen protector reduces the display output. Colors fade, and details are reduced dramatically even with genuine ones. Samsung probably wants to fix that by bringing a self-healing display technology.

The next Gorilla Armor may not focus on hardening the surface. Corning may upgrade it with a scratch recovery approach in mind. If it shipped with the S27 Ultra, it would mark a switch from scratch resistance to scratch recovery.

Samsung recently confirmed the arrival of the Galaxy S26 FE on 27 August 2026. Ahead of the launch, several leaks have already shown the phone’s design and features. Now, a new leak has revealed the Galaxy S26 FE in an unboxing video.

Tipster @TheGalox_ shared images of the unboxed phone online. The images show the new camera design on the back. The front of the phone has a familiar display design. The leak also shows that the Galaxy S26 FE will run One UI 9 out of the box.

An unboxing video shared by mundoelectronica.aa on Instagram gives us a closer look at the phone and its box. The box has a simple and clean design.

Inside the box, buyers will get the Galaxy S26 FE, a USB-C charging cable, a SIM ejector tool, and a quick start guide. The box does not appear to include a charging adapter, so users may need to use an existing charger or buy one separately.

The new leak gives us an early look at what buyers can expect from the Galaxy S26 FE. While Samsung has not yet shared all the details, the leaked images and video give us a good idea of the phone’s design and what comes in the box.

Samsung is expected to reveal the full specifications, price, and availability of the Galaxy S26 FE during its launch on August 27. More details about the phone are likely to appear before the official announcement.

Qualcomm recently teased that its next-gen flagship mobile platform will launch in two different versions. Qualcomm spent years shocking the industry with its Snapdragon naming scheme, and the 2026 iteration won’t be an exception. Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 is reportedly the marketing name of the next top-tier SoC.

Weibo leaker DigitalChatStation allegedly revealed the “official names” of Qualcomm’s upcoming flagship processors. The company would unveil Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 next month.

Samsung’s Ultra pick – Extreme of “for Galaxy”

Samsung has been using custom Snapdragon chips in its Galaxy flagship devices. Qualcomm supplies overclocked Snapdragon chips with the “for Galaxy” tagline at the end.

With Qualcomm bringing two different versions this year, it remains to be seen whether Samsung sticks to the “for Galaxy” strategy or opts for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen6 processor.

The dual-version strategy appears to be a part of Qualcomm’s intentions to tackle rising costs. Smartphone vendors would be able to better align their upcoming products amid a memory crunch.

Qualcomm’s first “Extreme” version would have an edge over the standard version. It could be a variation in CPU/GPU frequency, cache size, and support for DRAM and NAND flash solutions.

Galaxy S27 Ultra, meanwhile, is highly anticipated to boast the most advanced processor in the market, and it’s going to be the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen6 from Qualcomm.

Samsung’s System LSI business wants the MX Division to expand the use of its in-house Exynos chips to the Pro and Ultra models. Meanwhile, the mobile business hasn’t made the final call on the Galaxy S27 lineup’s chip strategy.

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 FE has again appeared in new leaks ahead of its August 27 launch. The latest leak gives us a closer look at the phone’s official cases and design, along with its possible color options.

As per the renders shared by SammyGuru, Samsung is preparing at least two official cases for the Galaxy S26 FE. These are the Silicone Magnet Case and the Clear Magnet Case. Both cases have a magnetic ring on the back that can be used with magnetic accessories and chargers.

The leaked images also show two colors of the phone. The Clear Magnet Case shows the Blueberry version, while the Silicone Magnet Case shows the Graphite version. Earlier leaks also suggested that the phone could be available in Pistachio, along with Blueberry and Graphite.

Image via SammyGuru

More leaked renders show the Galaxy S26 FE from different angles. The phone appears to have a simple and familiar Samsung design, with a clean back and three rear cameras.

Image via SammyGuru

Aside from this, the Galaxy S26 FE is expected to come with a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with support for a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. It may feature Samsung’s Exynos 2500 processor, a 4900mAh battery, 45W wired fast charging, triple rear camera, and the latest One UI software. Stay tuned for more information.