Why is the iPhone 7's sapphire camera lens easier to scratch than other sapphire crystal-based consumer products? As discussed previously on Forbes, the durability of the iPhone 7 camera lens appears ...

A new video shared over the weekend tests the claim going around that the iPhone 7 camera sapphire lens and Home button covers are less durable than common sapphire covers used in watches.

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YouTuber JerryRigEverything regularly performs scratch tests to many smartphones to try the durability of materials used on various components like the LED flash lens ...

Sapphire crystal (Al2O3) is an excellent substrate for a range of rugged applications. It has high transmission from 150nm up to around 5µm therefore ideal for UV, Visible and IR applications.