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iPhone 11 Pro 11 Pro durability issues
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Unfortunately I am already on my third unit. Number 1 had a truckload of dust in the wide angle lens (not just a few specs), number 2 had a deep scratch out of the box. Number 3 is fine (despite some specs of dust in the lenses. But that seems to be a wide spread issue).
No issues on mine (bought in October).
And no, I’m not going to inspect it with a magnifier just to see if there are sub-millimeter specs of dust.
There are no wide spread “issues”.
And no, I’m not going to inspect it with a magnifier just to see if there are sub-millimeter specs of dust.
There are no wide spread “issues”.
Zero issues with mine, from launch day. Battery 100%. No scratches, bends, crashes, fails, dust. Best iphone I’ve had - battery life and great camera.
Few things: (Yes, I’m gonna nitpick).
1.) That’s not what ‘Gate’ means.
2.) Can you cite what headlines you are referring to that are surrounding the new iPhone 11’s? Of all the tech sites that I follow, none of them are reporting anything about ‘dust and scratches’ at all.
I’m Not saying that dust or scratches can’t be an issue, but there’s no main ‘headlines’ about this at all. Every iPhone seems to deal with scratches and dust in some form or another, it depends who actually notices it.
Strange... when I google 11Pro I get headlines referring to scratches up to leading European newspapers f.e. This does not mean, that I think there is such thing as a scratch gate. I am a historian by profession so I know what a “gate” is.
No, those are not "headlines". That's just BS. The headlines are great cameras, unbelievable battery life.
I totally agree: This is an awesome phone. But you can't deny, that the media covered complaints by customers about scratched displays: "Apple iPhone 11 Warning: Serious Display Problem Revealed"
This f.e. is a headline from Forbes magazine... if you like it or not. This does not mean, that I agree with Forbes.
This f.e. is a headline from Forbes magazine... if you like it or not. This does not mean, that I agree with Forbes.
Well that explains a lot. I roll my eyes every time I see a Forbes headline because they seem to make a mountain out of a molehill with Apple over and over. I've stopped reading them.
My 11 Pro Max is still minty fresh, shiny, and working perfectly. As for scratched displays ... I have one of those newfangled screen protectors. They're the latest rage. They've only been out for over a decade. I don't have any dust issues either. This has probably been the sturdiest iPhone I've ever owned.
No problems at all with mine. I think this “gate” thing happens every year. Right?
Right. You’ll see the same outlets and the same forum members report the same issues. “Oh my god have you seen the display models?! There’s clearly something wrong with the glass Apple is using this year!” “Oh my god the screens are so yellow! Apple is doooomed!” “There’s a speck of dust in my camera lens. Dust-gate!!!!!!!”
Beyond irritating but it just comes with the territory. Best to ignore them.
No issues here and mines a release day 11 pro. The only gate I have is in my garden wall should i want to go out that way. I think that might have some scratches though but it’s been there about 30 years.
No problems with my 11 Pro. No scratches (no screen protecter), 100% battery. Very happy with the phone. Purchased last Oct.
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So is this year's glass easier to scratch or not? If Apple claims that it is harder to shatter it must be more prone to scratches, or?
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Had my 11 Pro since launch day. I’ve got 0 scratches and no dust trapped anywhere. I honestly think some people are just looking for ‘defects’.
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It’s meant to be more shatterproof. If you’re worried about scratches, just install a screen protector. Job done.
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It’s meant to be more shatterproof. If you’re worried about scratches, just install a screen protector. Job done.
Yes, that’s how it works. A shattered screen makes the device much less pleasurable to use so they trade scratch resistance for shatter resistance.
I’ve got a release date 11 Pro in green. It’s been fabulous. I have had different screen protectors on it and different cases. Sometimes at home I don’t use a case. The phone is fine and works well paired with the Apple battery case.
I do find dust and prints definitely accumulate ON the lenses. I’ve seen no sign yet of problems IN the lenses.
This is now my favorite iPhone I have ever owned.
I do find dust and prints definitely accumulate ON the lenses. I’ve seen no sign yet of problems IN the lenses.
This is now my favorite iPhone I have ever owned.
Launch date 11 Pro Max MG 512 GB in Apple leather case running latest IOS
No scratches or dust. Great screen, super fast. Only problem is phone battery lasts insanely long time. Oh wait, that’s not a problem. 😁
Latest iPhone will cost me half plus taxes on Next program and cost of new case. Monthly charge exactly same as XS Plus I returned after Paying 50%. For $86 in taxes and new Apple case, would be nuts not to get latest phone.
Best iPhone ever. Well on par with the 4S when I got that one.
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No scratches or dust. Great screen, super fast. Only problem is phone battery lasts insanely long time. Oh wait, that’s not a problem. 😁
Latest iPhone will cost me half plus taxes on Next program and cost of new case. Monthly charge exactly same as XS Plus I returned after Paying 50%. For $86 in taxes and new Apple case, would be nuts not to get latest phone.
Best iPhone ever. Well on par with the 4S when I got that one.
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