iPhone 7/Plus Does Jet Black color of iPhone 7 feel like glass?

[cleanair]

Is it basically fake glass?

I missed the feel of the glass on back of iPhone 4. Is iPhone 8 basically a return to that glass of iPhone 4 for a better feel? Would it be a good idea to put a bumper instead of a full cover on the iPhone 8 so that you can feel the glass?

Also would it be good idea to put a glass shield for iPhone 7? Which glass film is the best?

 

[UltimateSyn]

It is not basically fake glass but yes it does feel like glass.

 

[Appl3FTW]

Looks like glass but the feel is light to touch. Yes fake glass feel but in a good way.

 

[danilko1]

What???

I have the Jet Black. I have never once thought of it being glassy or glass like, fake glass.
It is a highly polished aluminum surface, painted or anodized. There are plenty of aluminum parts out there just like it. I have HDD enclosures which are both silver and black, glossy. Not once did I think or consider them glass like.
There is no attempt by any one to fake a glass enclosure.
I can say, that actual glass feels superior and luxurious.
The Jet Black iPhone, does try to create such an experience, of luxuriousness.

 

[FoxD]

It kind of does but when you feel the X or 8 Plus, it feels better than the 7.

 

[Knowimagination]

No my X feels much different to me than my JB 7 Plus felt.

 

[Septembersrain]

It feels like the 5c to me. Which is more like a slippery plastic.

Not complaining, the blue 5c is my favorite color and feel out of all the phones I own with the 7 Plus next.

Only difference is I wouldn't dare use my 7 Plus without a case. A clear or semi clear one does the job.

 

[Hieveryone]

I felt like it felt like the 5c. To me at least. I like it tbh but I heard it scratches a lot.

 

[44267547]

I felt like it felt like the 5c. To me at least. I like it tbh but I heard it scratches a lot.

Yes, it's nearly impossible to not have the iPhone 7 Jet black not scratch. Apple even has a disclaimer stating that the Jet black model is likely prone to micro abrasion's due to the finish.

 

[danilko1]

Yes, it's nearly impossible to not have the iPhone 7 Jet black not scratch. Apple even has a disclaimer stating that the Jet black model is likely prone to micro abrasion's due to the finish.

I put a transparent skin on the back of my Jet Black iPhone 7+ and also iPhone X... It's kept the 7+ scratch free. The person who buy's it years from now, hopefully will appreciate it.