Any cases or bumpers that won't scratch/chip the iphone 5?

Bathplug · Nov 13, 2012, 06:43 AM

I want to get one of those hard snap on style cases, some have a soft matte material inside and out so would they be ok for the iphone 5? any recommendations on a bumper case as well?

Thanks

Leonard1818 · Nov 13, 2012, 07:16 AM

I have the incipio one that is two-piece (soft inside, hard plastic but soft to touch outside) and it doesn't scratch my phone.

II BISTRO II · Nov 13, 2012, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leonard1818

I have the incipio one that is two-piece (soft inside, hard plastic but soft to touch outside) and it doesn't scratch my phone.

Incipio dual pro

I have the same one.. I don't know how everyone who's worried about scratching their phones doesn't have this case.

Any snap on case will eventually start scratching you phone.. I don't see that being an issue with the dual pro because of the primary silicone layer.

malias4 · Nov 13, 2012, 08:36 AM

I ve ordered an shp bumper bs its soft ruber on the inside so i hope it ll be fine!

robanga · Nov 13, 2012, 09:15 AM

This is the one i have:

http://www.moshimonde.com/product/ig...-iphone-5.aspx

Very thin and you can put a felt piece inside if you want. (i didn't)

Vundu · Nov 13, 2012, 09:25 AM

Otterbox ones have a soft sleeve that go on first.

numberforty1 · Nov 13, 2012, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robanga

This is the one i have:

http://www.moshimonde.com/product/ig...-iphone-5.aspx

Very thin and you can put a felt piece inside if you want. (i didn't)

I had a moshi for my 4s, clear & i looooooved it.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Vundu

Otterbox ones have a soft sleeve that go on first.

Personally I think these are the ugliest cases going.

GenesisST · Nov 13, 2012, 09:48 AM

I have and like the incipio feather

golfgrouch · 10:18 AM

If an abrasive contaminant such as sand, dirt or even a buildup of dust come between black anodized aluminum and any case, there is a chance of scratching.

I recommend applying a film to prevent scratching. At the very least, clean out your case monthly.

Leonard1818 · Nov 13, 2012, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by II BISTRO II

Incipio dual pro

I have the same one.. I don't know how everyone who's worried about scratching their phones doesn't have this case.

Any snap on case will eventually start scratching you phone.. I don't see that being an issue with the dual pro because of the primary silicone layer.

Yeah, always forget the name of it....

I used to have an otterbox commuter on my 4s and got one for my 5 and it was not the same and in a bad way. Stuck with incipio dual pro. Aside from it not protecting the headphone/lightening ports like the commuter does, I find it superior to the commuter.

NovemberWhiskey · Nov 13, 2012, 01:40 PM

Belkin Candy Grip Sheer

Been using it since launch day and it hasn't left one mark on my phone.

It is a flexible "soft" TPU case with a perimeter that is more rigid than the "soft soft" TPUs.

I've dropped it 3 times (twice from the bed, and once it slid off my car seat to the floor) and never had any damage to my phone.

Some dust does get between the case and the phone, but it hasn't scratched the phone. I clean it about once per month.

Superman041 · Dec 1, 2012, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NovemberWhiskey

Belkin Candy Grip Sheer

Been using it since launch day and it hasn't left one mark on my phone.

It is a flexible "soft" TPU case with a perimeter that is more rigid than the "soft soft" TPUs.

I've dropped it 3 times (twice from the bed, and once it slid off my car seat to the floor) and never had any damage to my phone.

Some dust does get between the case and the phone, but it hasn't scratched the phone. I clean it about once per month.

Is that different to http://www.uk-mobilestore.co.uk/prod...ase-Black.html ?

It's not "candy"

mrgossett · Dec 1, 2012, 11:39 AM

I just got the Case-Mate Tough case this week. It's a two piece case with a flexible rubber bumper that goes on first, then the rubberized back snaps on over the bumper. I don't see how it could scratch the phone at all unless there was some grit on the phone when you install the case. This case is great- very slim, good protection, great fit and grip, and looks really sharp. Mine's the blue/gray case on a white iPhone.

Superman041 · Dec 1, 2012, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NovemberWhiskey

Belkin Candy Grip Sheer

Been using it since launch day and it hasn't left one mark on my phone.

It is a flexible "soft" TPU case with a perimeter that is more rigid than the "soft soft" TPUs.

I've dropped it 3 times (twice from the bed, and once it slid off my car seat to the floor) and never had any damage to my phone.

Some dust does get between the case and the phone, but it hasn't scratched the phone. I clean it about once per month.

Is it the same ? what is the difference between Belkin Candy Grip Sheer case and the case in the link below which is not "candy" . the one below is considerably cheaper.

http://www.uk-mobilestore.co.uk/prod...ase-Black.html

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Quote:

Originally Posted by golfgrouch

If an abrasive contaminant such as sand, dirt or even a buildup of dust come between black anodized aluminum and any case, there is a chance of scratching.

I recommend applying a film to prevent scratching. At the very least, clean out your case monthly.

Any recommendations on what film to buy

NovemberWhiskey · Dec 1, 2012, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superman041

Is it the same ? what is the difference between Belkin Candy Grip Sheer case and the case in the link below which is not "candy" . the one below is considerably cheaper.

http://www.uk-mobilestore.co.uk/prod...ase-Black.html

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Any recommendations on what film to buy

Your link is broken, but Belkin offers a Candy Grip "View" case as well that has a hard polycarbonate back. I wouldn't recommend it. I've tried both, and the hard back and/or dust ay scratch the phone.

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Candy-S...ndy+grip+sheer

Superman041 · Dec 1, 2012, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NovemberWhiskey

Your link is broken, but Belkin offers a Candy Grip "View" case as well that has a hard polycarbonate back. I wouldn't recommend it. I've tried both, and the hard back and/or dust ay scratch the phone.

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Candy-S...ndy+grip+sheer

Would you know the difference between these two cases and why one is more expensive than the other ?

http://www.uk-mobilestore.co.uk/prod...7%7DBlack.html

andhttp://www.uk-mobilestore.co.uk/products/Belkin-Candy-Case-for-iPhone-5-%252d-Clear%7B47%7DBlack.html

The second one is cheaper and not "candy"

Superman041 · Dec 1, 2012, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NovemberWhiskey

Belkin Candy Grip Sheer

Been using it since launch day and it hasn't left one mark on my phone.

It is a flexible "soft" TPU case with a perimeter that is more rigid than the "soft soft" TPUs.

I've dropped it 3 times (twice from the bed, and once it slid off my car seat to the floor) and never had any damage to my phone.

Some dust does get between the case and the phone, but it hasn't scratched the phone. I clean it about once per month.

read this ! http://forums.imore.com/iphone-acces...e-5-sucks.html

Nov 13, 2012, 06:43 AM	#1
Bathplug macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2010	Any cases or bumpers that won't scratch/chip the iphone 5? I want to get one of those hard snap on style cases, some have a soft matte material inside and out so would they be ok for the iphone 5? any recommendations on a bumper case as well? Thanks
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Nov 13, 2012, 08:36 AM	#4
malias4 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greece and Holland	I ve ordered an shp bumper bs its soft ruber on the inside so i hope it ll be fine! __________________ imac 21.5 i5 mid 2011 ipad 3 16gb wifi jb iphone 5 16gb
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Nov 13, 2012, 09:15 AM	#5
robanga macrumors 68000 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oregon	This is the one i have: http://www.moshimonde.com/product/ig...-iphone-5.aspx Very thin and you can put a felt piece inside if you want. (i didn't) __________________ Soli Deo gloria
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Nov 13, 2012, 09:48 AM	#8
GenesisST macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Where I live	I have and like the incipio feather __________________ But it does me no injury for my neighbor to say he has an Android phone, an iPhone or no phone. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg. - Thomas Jefferson
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Nov 13, 2012, 09:52 AM	#9
golfgrouch macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Venice, CA	If an abrasive contaminant such as sand, dirt or even a buildup of dust come between black anodized aluminum and any case, there is a chance of scratching. I recommend applying a film to prevent scratching. At the very least, clean out your case monthly. Last edited by golfgrouch; Nov 13, 2012 at 10:18 AM.
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Nov 13, 2012, 07:16 AM	#2
Leonard1818 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Nov 2011	I have the incipio one that is two-piece (soft inside, hard plastic but soft to touch outside) and it doesn't scratch my phone.
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Nov 13, 2012, 09:25 AM	#6
Vundu macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK	Otterbox ones have a soft sleeve that go on first.
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Nov 13, 2012, 01:40 PM	#11
NovemberWhiskey macrumors 65816 Join Date: May 2009	Belkin Candy Grip Sheer Been using it since launch day and it hasn't left one mark on my phone. It is a flexible "soft" TPU case with a perimeter that is more rigid than the "soft soft" TPUs. I've dropped it 3 times (twice from the bed, and once it slid off my car seat to the floor) and never had any damage to my phone. Some dust does get between the case and the phone, but it hasn't scratched the phone. I clean it about once per month.
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Dec 1, 2012, 11:39 AM	#13
mrgossett macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2008	I just got the Case-Mate Tough case this week. It's a two piece case with a flexible rubber bumper that goes on first, then the rubberized back snaps on over the bumper. I don't see how it could scratch the phone at all unless there was some grit on the phone when you install the case. This case is great- very slim, good protection, great fit and grip, and looks really sharp. Mine's the blue/gray case on a white iPhone. Attached Thumbnails
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