Smartphones have gradually become an essential part of people's daily lives, making our lives more convenient. Not only that, large-screen phones can sometimes even become a "savior," stopping bullets for you. This is not a joke but a real event that happened abroad. Let's take a look at these 5 bullet-stopping "tough" phones.
1. HTC EVO 3D
Just recently, in Florida, USA, a robbery attempt turned violent when a robber shot at a gas station employee. Luckily, the employee was unharmed as the HTC EVO 3D in his shirt pocket stopped the bullet. Clearly, HTC seized this news opportunity, not only claiming credit on their official Weibo account but also gifting the employee a HTC One, hoping its metal body would provide better protection.
In fact, this isn't the first time an HTC phone has saved a life. In 2011, another HTC model, the Incredible, also stopped a bullet for its owner.
2. BlackBerry Phone
In 2010, an unnamed woman was shot during an argument with her boyfriend, but a BlackBerry phone with a protective case shielded her, leaving her unscathed. Apparently, while BlackBerry phones were bulky in design, they had industrial design advantages—like stopping bullets.
3. Nokia X2
Nokia's low-end phones are renowned for their durability, and there are many stories of their heroics. For example, models like the Nokia X2 and 5800 successfully stopped bullets for their owners. Even though the phones were completely penetrated, their buffering effect kept their owners safe.
4. Apple iPhone
When new iPhones are released, foreign phone reviewers often conduct bullet penetration tests, shooting them with rifles. According to related reports, the design of the iPhone can slow down the speed and reduce the lethality of bullets, thus protecting its owner. In 2007 during the Iraq War, an American soldier’s iPod did indeed stop a bullet. Apple products, which frequently use metal materials, seem to have a natural advantage in stopping bullets.
5. Motorola Razr
The last lifesaving phone also features a metal body design—the famous Motorola Razr. A gardener in Louisiana, USA, was hit by a bullet while working, but fortunately, the Razr in his shirt pocket stopped the fatal shot.
Although smartphones are not designed to "stop bullets," it's clearly a bonus if they can save lives in critical moments. Based on the above "tough" phones, we can summarize a few points: 1. Keep your phone in your shirt pocket (though it might give you a heart attack), 2. Choose a phone with a metal body or a thicker design; "ultra-thin" isn’t necessarily an advantage in such situations.