In one corner, we have the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. The very popular Android powered phablet was on the way to giving Samsung a spectacular 2016, adding to the well received Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. But a defective battery resulted in several explosions, and the Galaxy Note 7 was eventually recalled. The whole affair is expected to cost Sammy as much as $1.5 billion to pay for the recall, device exchange and more.

In the other corner you'll find the Apple iPhone 7 Plus. With a dual-camera setup on back, a 3D Touch home button and the removal of the 3.5mm earphone jack, the latest iteration of Apple's phablet was sold out during the pre-order period.

Now, these two high-end phablets face off in a drop test. Both models will be dropped from 1 meter up (3.28 feet) on the back, bottom, side and front. Any phone still able to place a call after the last test will participate in the bonus round, which means it continues to be dropped face down until it is no longer functional.

The iPhone 7 Plus got off to an early lead with the Back Drop. The device was scuffed slightly, but remained in very good shape. The Galaxy Note 7 was cracked on both bottom corners on the back of the phablet. The Bottom Drop resulted in some scuffs on the bottom of each device. The darker color of the Galaxy Note 7 made its damage more noticeable, but the drop also extended the cracks created on the rear from the Back Drop.

How did the two phones fare with the Side Drop? Both models received additional scuffing on the side, but nothing serious. The level of anticipation rose as the Galaxy Note 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus were getting prepped for the Face Drop. Both devices received some serious screen damage after this round, but both could still make a phone call. That means the pair qualifies for the Bonus Round. Since the Galaxy Note 7 was able to withstand 50 Face Drops in a prior test, the iPhone 7 Plus would have to match that in order to forge a tie.

But after ten drops, the iPhone 7 Plus was no longer functional, making the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 the winner. If there is one thing we've learned from this contest, it's that a decent case might be a worthwhile investment for those who own either model.