If you’re buying a Google Pixel 7 Pro, you should probably order a protective case right away. That’s the essence of the JerryRigEverything Endurance test, which you can see in the YouTube video below. As the screenshots show, Google’s current flagship is not as durable as other smartphones on the market.

For example, it’s surprising that while a calibrated Mohs brush doesn’t have any deflections, the Stanley knife can leave scratches on the front and back despite the use of Gorilla Glass Victus. However, in everyday life, the recycled aluminum camera viewfinder can be damaged, which already shows visible signs of aging due to contact with keys and coins.

Tester’s prediction: In two years, the Pixel 7 Pro will look significantly older than its predecessor, which features a camera bump made of glass.

The Pixel 7 Pro’s structural integrity is also surprisingly unremarkable. Although neither the case nor the glass is broken in the bending test, as it can be understood from the test, the pressure from below opens a gap between the case and the glass, which of course affects the water resistance. In addition, a small gap can be seen in the antenna strip directly under the camera hump. Conclusion: Pixel 7 Pro needs to be a little more careful in daily life than other current flagships.