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iPhone Air’s Glass Cracks at About 216 Pounds in JerryRigEverything Bend Test

A garage setup applying concentrated pressure measured the failure point on Apple’s 5.6 mm phone, based on a single independent video.

Overview

  • The YouTuber measured force with a crane scale and steel chains focused at the center, a loading scenario unlike everyday distributed pressure in a pocket.
  • Initial hand bends showed the titanium frame flexing and returning to shape without cracking or permanent deformation.
  • The device began to flex around 70 pounds, kept bending past 100, resisted at 171, and the front glass cracked near the lower volume button at roughly 216 pounds.
  • The back glass stayed intact and the phone continued to operate, retaining a rigid bent shape after the break.
  • Coverage notes this is one third‑party result rather than standardized lab testing, with prior Apple demos and a cited 130‑pound bend claim offering additional but informal context.