iPhone 5 scratched easily within case :/

Macaroooon · Nov 10, 2012, 06:27 AM

I've had mine in a case from day 1, I take it out every day to give it a quick wipe to make sure dust doesn't collect, and on the back, it's got these white scuff/ dot marks even with a case.

Does anyone else find this frustrating?

Sorry for the poor quality images

Bear87 · Nov 10, 2012, 08:16 AM

Well, just don't use a case. (Some) cases cause scratches because its a hard plastic material. I see it happen all the time, not just with Iphones.

theautopilot · Nov 10, 2012, 09:01 AM

I have a couple on the back of my iPhone 5, even though it has been in a quality TPU case (incipio frequency) since coming out of its box and never been dropped etc.

Can't imagine what it would look like after 2 years use without a case.

mattroman246 · Nov 10, 2012, 09:08 AM

What kind of case do you use?

Rocko1 · Nov 10, 2012, 10:35 AM

I always use rear protectors when putting it in a case. The 5 has the least durable finish of any phone I have seen. Anodizing is supposed to be extremely tough and scratch resistant, in this case it's worse than a thin layer of cheap paint.

bushman4 · Nov 10, 2012, 11:41 AM

Use a Front & Back protector. Most cases are cheap plastic which is not finished on he inside. The rough plastic scratches your iphone. Then when you take your case off.....

Bahroo · Nov 10, 2012, 01:13 PM

I have being doing the same exact thing you have (cleaning the phone case and phone every few days) and i have absolutely no scratches on the anodizing...good as new! So IDK what happened in your situation

zandermom23 · Nov 10, 2012, 01:46 PM

Have never taken my case off IPhone 4 that my son now has and never had the need to. Got the same case for my 5 and will do the same.

jkauff · Nov 10, 2012, 04:27 PM

When I pre-ordered my iPhone 5 from Verizon, I also ordered a case--the only one available. There were no details on the website, but I was totally pleased when it arrived. It's very thin black silicone rubber, with all the cutouts in the right places. It's a very snug fit and totally unobtrusive, so I've had it on since I bought the phone--no reason to take it off. I carry my phone in my shirt pocket, and the rubberized surface prevents the phone from falling out even when I'm bent completely over. Highly recommended (sorry I don't remember the manufacturer).

Macaroooon · Nov 11, 2012, 04:50 AM

I'm using a a Belkin case - it has a rubberised bumper and a a clear back.

AdrainSingapore · Nov 11, 2012, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macaroooon

I'm using a a Belkin case - it has a rubberised bumper and a a clear back.

Belkin view case?

iALLOUT4eva · Nov 11, 2012, 05:01 AM

Some kind of way my Otterbox Defender case has scratched the bottom of my black ip5 by the charging port but idc Im not crazy about those things 👍

Macaroooon · Nov 11, 2012, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdrainSingapore

Belkin view case?

Yes

Arkious · Nov 11, 2012, 05:10 AM

best of sticking with none backed covers like a bumper only. then a front and rear screen protector. best form of protection.

i just think the slate scratches too easily in the 1st place, i learnt that when i had an ipod many moons ago. White, standard aluminium is the way forward to hide scratches

Nov 10, 2012, 06:27 AM	#1
Macaroooon macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2012	iPhone 5 scratched easily within case :/ I've had mine in a case from day 1, I take it out every day to give it a quick wipe to make sure dust doesn't collect, and on the back, it's got these white scuff/ dot marks even with a case. Does anyone else find this frustrating? Sorry for the poor quality images
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mattroman246 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Upstate NY	What kind of case do you use? __________________ 13" Macbook Pro, 2.3 GHZ i5, 16 GB RAM, 320 GB HDD 16 GB iPhone 5 32 GB iPad 4 WiFi Game Center ID: matthewdanger
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Arkious macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Newcastle, UK	best of sticking with none backed covers like a bumper only. then a front and rear screen protector. best form of protection. i just think the slate scratches too easily in the 1st place, i learnt that when i had an ipod many moons ago. White, standard aluminium is the way forward to hide scratches __________________ iMac Gi3 Project http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1304637 Power Mac Gi5 Project http://forums.macrumors.com/showthre...6#post17134456
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Nov 10, 2012, 08:16 AM	#2
Bear87 macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2012	Well, just don't use a case. (Some) cases cause scratches because its a hard plastic material. I see it happen all the time, not just with Iphones.
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Nov 10, 2012, 09:01 AM	#3
theautopilot macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2010	I have a couple on the back of my iPhone 5, even though it has been in a quality TPU case (incipio frequency) since coming out of its box and never been dropped etc. Can't imagine what it would look like after 2 years use without a case.
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Nov 10, 2012, 10:35 AM	#5
Rocko1 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Nov 2011	I always use rear protectors when putting it in a case. The 5 has the least durable finish of any phone I have seen. Anodizing is supposed to be extremely tough and scratch resistant, in this case it's worse than a thin layer of cheap paint.
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Nov 10, 2012, 11:41 AM	#6
bushman4 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2011	Use a Front & Back protector. Most cases are cheap plastic which is not finished on he inside. The rough plastic scratches your iphone. Then when you take your case off.....
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Nov 10, 2012, 01:13 PM	#7
Bahroo macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2012	I have being doing the same exact thing you have (cleaning the phone case and phone every few days) and i have absolutely no scratches on the anodizing...good as new! So IDK what happened in your situation
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Nov 10, 2012, 01:46 PM	#8
zandermom23 macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2012	Have never taken my case off IPhone 4 that my son now has and never had the need to. Got the same case for my 5 and will do the same.
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Nov 10, 2012, 04:27 PM	#9
jkauff macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2012	When I pre-ordered my iPhone 5 from Verizon, I also ordered a case--the only one available. There were no details on the website, but I was totally pleased when it arrived. It's very thin black silicone rubber, with all the cutouts in the right places. It's a very snug fit and totally unobtrusive, so I've had it on since I bought the phone--no reason to take it off. I carry my phone in my shirt pocket, and the rubberized surface prevents the phone from falling out even when I'm bent completely over. Highly recommended (sorry I don't remember the manufacturer).
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Nov 11, 2012, 04:50 AM	#10
Macaroooon Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2012	I'm using a a Belkin case - it has a rubberised bumper and a a clear back.
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Nov 11, 2012, 05:01 AM	#12
iALLOUT4eva macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PlayDay Land	Some kind of way my Otterbox Defender case has scratched the bottom of my black ip5 by the charging port but idc Im not crazy about those things 👍
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