Does Apple clear case scratch 15Pro/Pro max?

[thadoggfather]

if I were to just rock it with silver/white 16 pro for months and let dust and lint and stuff get under the lip, will it scratch the titanium?

I think that was an issue with SS but less so aluminum and not sure about titanium.

also if I were to remove it a bunch rotating cases and to clean it , im sure the plastic case itself will crack but will continuously removing cause any issue too with scratches?

I think TPU cases while they yellow after a couple months to a year, have a softer material so they are less prone to this stuff but the clear is theoretically more durable and doesn't yellow at all over time which is a solid plus for the apple case

the silicone has that nice felt in there too but silicone is pretty soft as it is

 

[lornranger]

Plastic don't scratch metal.

 

[Pug72]

Bits of minute grit that worked itself in might on removal.

 

[thadoggfather]

Bits of minute grit that worked itself in might on removal.

yes exactly- this is the concern not the plastic itself.

 

[Pug72]

Although grit may get into many other cases too, with the harder ones that don't have a TPU, silicone or similar sides the tighter fit and very little give result in more likelihood of harder grit rubbing harder and scratching the phones finish.

Haven't used a 100% hard shell case on a phone since scratching my iPhone 3GS removing one.

 

[cannono]

Plastic don't scratch metal.

That’s a bit of a misconception. Hardness scale of objects goes out the window when impact, weight, abrasion, and contaminants are involve. A plastic case rubbing with pressure on a metal or metallic coating can leave abrasions.

 

[cannono]

Yes OP, the Apple case and any hard plastic snap-on cases with enough pressure like that do leave abrasions marks. This is usually caused by contaminants like dust, or grit, but even the plastic alone micro-flexes on the metal with enough force to leave marks over time. People are incorrect simply citing hardness as a reason metal is safe from plastic.

Theres a million examples of people scratching Macbooks and phones with snap-on cases due to grip, flexing or force.

 

[thadoggfather]

Yes OP, the Apple case and any hard plastic snap-on cases with enough pressure like that do leave abrasions marks. This is usually caused by contaminants like dust, or grit, but even the plastic alone micro-flexes on the metal with enough force to leave marks over time. People are incorrect simply citing hardness as a reason metal is safe from plastic.

Theres a million examples of people scratching Macbooks and phones with snap-on cases due to grip, flexing or force.

I dont think Apple case causes the same issue though, but I could be wrong. as the snap on cases for laptops. those seem to have harder edges , require a lot more force against flimsy thin LCD display top part of the clamshell

But valid consideration!

 

[Phone Junky]

Although grit may get into many other cases too, with the harder ones that don't have a TPU, silicone or similar sides the tighter fit and very little give result in more likelihood of harder grit rubbing harder and scratching the phones finish.

Haven't used a 100% hard shell case on a phone since scratching my iPhone 3GS removing one.

The 3GS was made of plastic.

 

[Pug72]

It was. Also has a metal frame.

 

[Fred Zed]

I dont think Apple case causes the same issue though, but I could be wrong. as the snap on cases for laptops. those seem to have harder edges , require a lot more force against flimsy thin LCD display top part of the clamshell

But valid consideration!

I primarily used an Apple silicone case for over two years on my black 14 PM and no micro scratches on top or sides of frame. You know me, I don’t beat around the bush. However I do periodically clean the phone and case with lens brush to get anything out of the case.

 

[ArchEtech]

Nope. Not a problem on SS or Ti. I wouldn’t let sand or something get in there and stay but as long as you take it off and clean it once in a while I don’t think you’re going to have a problem.

 

[thadoggfather]

Nope. Not a problem on SS or Ti. I wouldn’t let sand or something get in there and stay but as long as you take it off and clean it once in a while I don’t think you’re going to have a problem.

Even routinely switching up case ya wouldn’t think so?

 

[ArchEtech]

Even routinely switching up case ya wouldn’t think so?

No, the finish hold up pretty well.