Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge are not as waterproof as you might hope

The latest Samsung smartphones have been tested to destruction by gadget warranty-seller SquareTrade.

The US firm pitted the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge against Apple's latest flagship devices, the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S.

All four smartphones were submerged in one-and-a-half metres of water for 30 minutes, before being dropped, thrown around the San Francisco-based company's TumbleBot and finally – bent until breaking point.

After the gruelling tests, SquareTrade rates each of the flagship devices based on their durability.

After holding up well underwater, the Galaxy S7 Edge crumpled during the bend test YOUTUBE • IG

After holding up well underwater, the Galaxy S7 Edge crumpled during the bend test

Both Samsung smartphones held up well after their prolonged swim – however, SquareTrade said the sound quality from the speakers suffered from the dip.

The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge are both rated IP68, meaning the devices can withstand more than one metre of fresh water for 30 minutes.

Neither the iPhone 6S nor the iPhone 6S Plus are water resistant.

The latest Samsung smartphones have been tested to destruction by SquareTrade GETTY

The latest Samsung smartphones have been tested to destruction by SquareTrade

As a result, the display quickly dies – and the entire Apple smartphone becomes unusable by the end of the half hour test.

"Just as Samsung claims, the new Galaxy phones are the most water-resistant phones we've ever seen, far outlasting the iPhone models," SquareTrade posted online.

"However, when it comes to glass durability, the iPhone 6s's ion-strengthened screen still reigns supreme."

When subjected to a tumble test, Apple's iPhone 6S was the only of the four to survive.

The stunning curved glass display and back of the Galaxy S7 Edge was the first to crack and crumple under the stress test.

Express.co.uk reviewed the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge earlier this week, calling it "the greatest Android smartphone ever made."

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