On to my 3rd iPhone 5

adamfozzy · Dec 20, 2012, 09:19 AM

Hi all,

I received my first black iPhone 5 at the end of November and after a few days I noticed the green glow on the unlock screen which others have commented on. I ordered another one which arrived yesterday. This one has 3 scuffs around the edge. I phoned apple and they are sending a replacement which will be arriving tomorrow. I am hoping for a better example this time.

Anyone else had issues with iPhone 5 quality?I know there has been a lot on e web about scuffgate.

SnowLeopard OSX · Dec 20, 2012, 09:31 AM

If you read through the iPhone sub-forums, you'll quickly find that a lot of people have been having issues with the quality of their iPhone 5's... bending, scuffing, etc. Your best bet is to keep trying until you are satisfied -- either that or just decide to go with the white/silver iPhone this time around. Even if you do receive a perfect slate iPhone 5, it's bound to scratch within the first month of owning the device.

Good luck in your search.

syd430 · 10:27 AM

1st- strong yellow tinge at top 1/3 of screen only
2nd - even worse than the first
3rd - loose home button and top right corner of screen is popped out and makes a clicking noise when pressed. Also has the same uneven yellow tint at top 1/3 of the screen only.

Keeping the 3rd as I could't be bothered changing it again.

Probably the worst QC for any product that i've ever come across.

Also, I couldn't care less about scuff marks. I'd gladly take an iPhone 5 with scuff marks over a strong uneven screen tint or a screen that is popped out.

D.T. · Dec 20, 2012, 09:39 AM

Just got a two iP5s, white and black, both seemed perfect OOTB.

Also:

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1511457

pnoyblazed · Dec 20, 2012, 09:41 AM

Seems like you're spending too much time looking for flaws on the phone than actually using it... careful though, next thing you know, the 5S is out

BigMcGuire · Dec 20, 2012, 09:53 AM

Seriously... if you look hard enough you're going to find a flaw. It's human made... You'd think after x iPhones you'd start to look at yourself as the problem.

Jordan921 · Dec 20, 2012, 10:09 AM

Mines is pretty much perfect and didn't have to deal with imperfections. When I bought the girlfriends phone the first one we got it had scuffs all over so they brought out another one that was perfect.

adamfozzy · Dec 21, 2012, 09:34 AM

3rd iPhone 5 arrived today and is perfect. For people who have said it is OCD then that is crap. You pay £529 for a product and you want it in new condition think is not too much to ask.

Impressed with how quickly Apple replaced my phone.

isephmusic · Dec 21, 2012, 10:04 AM

i got my replacement after an unresponsive screen and well this one has 4 marks like almost the aluminim border is scratched its the weirdest thing i wonder if i should take it back. its 4 "white scuffs:" about 1mm each, 2 on both left and right side borders. it seems weird that each one is the exact same distance from each other as well as top and bottom of the phone like it was planned haha it just looks like a chip but i wonder if its more then that. they are located on the slant where the white top cover meets the aluminum border

adamfozzy · Dec 21, 2012, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isephmusic

i got my replacement after an unresponsive screen and well this one has 4 marks like almost the aluminim border is scratched its the weirdest thing i wonder if i should take it back. its 4 "white scuffs:" about 1mm each, 2 on both left and right side borders. it seems weird that each one is the exact same distance from each other as well as top and bottom of the phone like it was planned haha it just looks like a chip but i wonder if its more then that. they are located on the slant where the white top cover meets the aluminum border

I would get that one replaced.

RobNor · Dec 27, 2012, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by syd430

1st- strong yellow tinge at top 1/3 of screen only
2nd - even worse than the first
3rd - loose home button and top right corner of screen is popped out and makes a clicking noise when pressed. Also has the same uneven yellow tint at top 1/3 of the screen only.

Keeping the 3rd as I could't be bothered changing it again.

Probably the worst QC for any product that i've ever come across.

Also, I couldn't care less about scuff marks. I'd gladly take an iPhone 5 with scuff marks over a strong uneven screen tint or a screen that is popped out.

Is the yellow tint over the top 1/3 of the screen common?

Bluesky2011 · Dec 27, 2012, 06:21 PM

I also have problem with my iphone 5. It has a light leaking at the top of the border near the power button. It is really uncomfortable when looking the beautiful screen with the light leak at the top. So I decided to send it back to Apple. So dissapointed.

RobNor · Mar 16, 2013, 12:01 PM

Have newer iPhone 5's lost the yellow tint on the top 1/3 of the screen?

Bahroo · Mar 16, 2013, 12:05 PM

Just recently got a white box replacement from the Apple store (black iPhone 5) it came in perfect condition

Dec 20, 2012, 09:19 AM	#1
adamfozzy macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2012	On to my 3rd iPhone 5 Hi all, I received my first black iPhone 5 at the end of November and after a few days I noticed the green glow on the unlock screen which others have commented on. I ordered another one which arrived yesterday. This one has 3 scuffs around the edge. I phoned apple and they are sending a replacement which will be arriving tomorrow. I am hoping for a better example this time. Anyone else had issues with iPhone 5 quality?I know there has been a lot on e web about scuffgate.
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Dec 20, 2012, 09:31 AM	#2
SnowLeopard OSX macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Southern California	If you read through the iPhone sub-forums, you'll quickly find that a lot of people have been having issues with the quality of their iPhone 5's... bending, scuffing, etc. Your best bet is to keep trying until you are satisfied -- either that or just decide to go with the white/silver iPhone this time around. Even if you do receive a perfect slate iPhone 5, it's bound to scratch within the first month of owning the device. Good luck in your search. __________________ iPad 4th gen Black/ 32GB/ iOS 6.1.3 iMac G4 1.0 GHz/ 1.25 GHz PPCG4 (7445) iPod \|Classic Black/ 80GB\|U2 edition 20GB iPhone \|4S White/16GB/ iOS 6.1.3\|3G White/16GB iOS 4.2.1
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Dec 20, 2012, 09:36 AM	#3
syd430 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Australia	1st- strong yellow tinge at top 1/3 of screen only 2nd - even worse than the first 3rd - loose home button and top right corner of screen is popped out and makes a clicking noise when pressed. Also has the same uneven yellow tint at top 1/3 of the screen only. Keeping the 3rd as I could't be bothered changing it again. Probably the worst QC for any product that i've ever come across. Also, I couldn't care less about scuff marks. I'd gladly take an iPhone 5 with scuff marks over a strong uneven screen tint or a screen that is popped out. Last edited by syd430; Dec 20, 2012 at 10:27 AM.
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Dec 20, 2012, 09:39 AM	#4
D.T. macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vilano Beach, FL	Just got a two iP5s, white and black, both seemed perfect OOTB. Also: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1511457
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Dec 20, 2012, 09:41 AM	#5
pnoyblazed macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manhattan	Seems like you're spending too much time looking for flaws on the phone than actually using it... careful though, next thing you know, the 5S is out
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Dec 20, 2012, 09:53 AM	#6
BigMcGuire macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2012	Seriously... if you look hard enough you're going to find a flaw. It's human made... You'd think after x iPhones you'd start to look at yourself as the problem.
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Dec 20, 2012, 10:09 AM	#7
Jordan921 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bay Area	Mines is pretty much perfect and didn't have to deal with imperfections. When I bought the girlfriends phone the first one we got it had scuffs all over so they brought out another one that was perfect.
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Dec 21, 2012, 09:34 AM	#8
adamfozzy Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2012	3rd iPhone 5 arrived today and is perfect. For people who have said it is OCD then that is crap. You pay £529 for a product and you want it in new condition think is not too much to ask. Impressed with how quickly Apple replaced my phone.
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Dec 21, 2012, 10:04 AM	#9
isephmusic macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2012	i got my replacement after an unresponsive screen and well this one has 4 marks like almost the aluminim border is scratched its the weirdest thing i wonder if i should take it back. its 4 "white scuffs:" about 1mm each, 2 on both left and right side borders. it seems weird that each one is the exact same distance from each other as well as top and bottom of the phone like it was planned haha it just looks like a chip but i wonder if its more then that. they are located on the slant where the white top cover meets the aluminum border
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Dec 27, 2012, 06:21 PM	#12
Bluesky2011 macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2012	I also have problem with my iphone 5. It has a light leaking at the top of the border near the power button. It is really uncomfortable when looking the beautiful screen with the light leak at the top. So I decided to send it back to Apple. So dissapointed.
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Mar 16, 2013, 12:01 PM	#13
RobNor macrumors regular Join Date: May 2010	Have newer iPhone 5's lost the yellow tint on the top 1/3 of the screen?
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Mar 16, 2013, 12:05 PM	#14
Bahroo macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2012	Just recently got a white box replacement from the Apple store (black iPhone 5) it came in perfect condition
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