Apple Says New 'Jet Black' Color May Show 'Fine Micro-Abrasions' With Use

[MacRumors]

The iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus come in a new "Jet Black" color that features a gorgeous high-gloss shine and nearly invisible antenna bands, but that glossiness comes with a caveat -- it's going to scratch.

On all of the iPhone 7 pages that mention the new Jet Black device, Apple has a small footnote that says that while the surface of the device is as hard as other Apple products, the shine may show micro-abrasions. Apple recommends customers who are concerned about the abrasions protect their Jet Black iPhones with an iPhone case.

The high-gloss finish of the jet black iPhone 7 is achieved through a precision nine-step anodization and polishing process. Its surface is equally as hard as other anodized Apple products; however, its high shine may show fine micro-abrasions with use. If you are concerned about this, we suggest you use one of the many cases available to protect your iPhone.

The disclaimer about scratching on the Jet Black iPhone suggests Apple will not be replacing Jet Black iPhones that become marred with abrasions, as it is a known side effect of the glossy finish.

Alongside Jet Black, Apple is offering the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus in a matte "Black" shade that replaces Space Gray, so customers looking for a darker shade who don't want to worry about scratches should consider that device.

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[ianKent]

Abrasiongate!

 

[JonneyGee]

You're scratching it wrong.

 

[sniffies]

Abrasions are sexy.

 

[SMIDG3T]

Of course it will, perhaps if people treated it with respect, it wouldn't happen as often.

Problem solved; buy a TRANSPARENT case.

 

[jonblatho]

My first worry when they unveiled it: "I bet it gets scratched like hell."

Now I'm curious whether they're downplaying the wear it'll show, or if you're gonna have to look for it per "fine micro-abrasions."

 

[AkuskaUK]

"This, is our new iPhone 7S! We have now fixed the Abrasiongate issue!"

 

[Return Zero]

I knew it looked too good to be true!

Though, I might still order it. I still loved all my old iPods with the chrome back despite being prone to scratching under a harsh gaze.

 

[Bako-MacAddict]

I'm still buying it. I don't know about you guys, but that jet black looks sexy!

 

[redheeler]

There's little reason to get Jet Black over matte black if you're going to be using a case anyway.

 

[Jimmy James]

I prefer function before form.

 

[wesley96]

All Apple needs to do is release one of those transparent "jelly" iPhone cases branded as its own. For $49.99.

 

[Savle]

So the simple black one seems a better choice.

 

[Enabledobject]

Of course it will, perhaps if people treated it with respect, it wouldn't happen as often.

Problem solved; buy a TRANSPARENT case.

If you use a transparent case with the regular black, it will probly look just as shiny as the jet black. BOOM! a two-fer!

 

[Oblivious.Robot]

I guess they'll fix/strengthen/redesign it by the next iPhone? Definitely looking forward to it next year anyway.

Till then, the 7/+ buyers would be lucky to try on first.

 

[SMIDG3T]

I've just noticed how difficult it is to see the antenna lines on both of the black models. Jet Black will be the most popular for sure. I've already added it to my Favourites, ready for Friday at 0801!!

 

[AndrewR23]

There's little reason to get Jet Black over matte black if you're going to be using a case anyway.

will both have the same fronts?

 

[redheeler]

will both have the same fronts?

Looks like it, at least from Apple's renderings.

 

[newyorksole]

Sooo can the back crack?

 

[OldSchoolMacGuy]

Same issue with the candy shelled iPhone 3G and 3GS. Not a big deal.

 

[AndrewR23]

Looks like it, at least from Apple's renderings.

cool, matte black for me then, last thing i wanna worry about is scratches

 

[Boardiesboi]

What about fingerprints?

 

[A7ibaba]

Whats the point of buying ultra glossy iPhone and using it in case?! You are doing it all wrong people and then blame Apple for your fail decisions.Ofc it will have scratches all over it after a week,because it is ULTRA GLOSSY ™

 

[Flow39]

I'm pretty sure most people could've guessed this would happen. I don't think this would stop me from getting the Jet Black model though, I think it looks awesome and like one sheet of glass all the way around the phone.

I'd take Black in a very close second though, love the Matte look to it that would match my other Space Gray products.

 

[bbfc]

At least they've told customers this will happen. Kudos for that!