After a failed first attempt, Samsung finally released the long-awaited Galaxy  Fold on September 27. This is the company’s spectacular folding smartphone, which has undergone a revision to correct the flaws present in the first version. However, users and critics still show concern (and interest) about the durability of the Galaxy Fold , which is why CNET has subjected the device to a durability test that aims to emulate the results after 5 years of use, which, according to the manufacturer, it translates into 200,000 folds. 

While it is not possible to accelerate the passage of time, it is possible to fold and unfold it that many times using a special machine developed by  SquareTrade  Inc. , which has the sole purpose of  bending  the device to test its durability. This test bears many similarities to the video shown by Samsung  at the beginning of the year , but with the difference that this time  the test  is not in the hands of the manufacturer. 

The Galaxy  Fold  withstood almost 120,000 folds : Galaxy Fold undergoes a durability test and withstood 120,000 folds

CNET test transmitted live via their YouTube channel, where the Galaxy  Fold  was tested by the machine  of  SquareTrade endlessly. It was expected to conclude the test at 10  a.m.  on October 4 (Pacific Time), at which time it estimated to reach 200,000 folds, the amount that Samsung stipulates the device can withstand if it is doubled 100 times a day.    

However, after  folding  number 119,380, a periodic check was made to check the status of the screen , by which time the screen began to give up . First, the hinge had lost its responsive feel, and worse still, the right display had a terrible white line, but it was still operational.  

119,380 folds in, we’ve lost half of the screen and the hinge has lots of its satisfying snappiness. Keep watching here: https://t.co/VupObDxttw pic.twitter.com/Z627VRfpWR

– CNET (@CNET) October 4, 2019

A few minutes after handling the Infinity  Flex display  , the left panel completely broke down , rendering the device unusable and terminating the test prematurely. 

However, from CNET they emphasize that this is not a scientific test in any way, and that the terminal managed to withstand the equivalent of three years of use before being damaged. Likewise, the force exerted by the machine itself , which is greater than that of any user, and also the bending frequency must be taken into consideration . These last two factors could have contributed significantly to its rapid deterioration.