Does iPhone 5 need a back protector?

[Slightly Hyphy]

Simple question. My current phone is the iPhone 4 which had the glass back, so I have a screen protector on the back. Does the iPhone 5 also need a back protector given that it now has a metal back?

 

[gsugolfer]

Since the scratching claims are out there, I'm going to use one if I go caseless or bumper.

 

[Speedyparker87]

Yes it does. Got a few nicks (very small, almost unnoticeable) on day one by having my headphones (ear pods) in the same pocket.

 

[Slightly Hyphy]

I plan to use a case on my iphone 5 when I get it...so do you think a back protector is still necessary? I'm not sure if pieces of dust or something could scratch the iphone 5 back even when it is in case?

 

[iBaloney]

Im using a case but I still want to use a back protector. I wanna avoid wet installs thought.

 

[gsugolfer]

I'm going to use one with a bumper. Would not bother otherwise.

 

[Insilin1i]

I'v always used screen and back protectors on my phones, and I would think the iPhone 5 is going to need it to. Though I never used cases on mine. Just waiting for SGP to release their full body kit dry install because I'm not much of a fan of wet installs.

 

[LittleGwen]

I keep hearing about the iPhone 5 back being easily scratched. Dont have one currently but going to purchase one real soon.

 

[yanki01]

waiting for my full body protector from bodyguardz.com. I'll only be using the sides and back with a monoprice bumper.