Never. These phones are literally made of glass and are slippery. I prefer the feeling and grip of a case
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iPhone 11 iPhone 11/11 pro: is someone using it naked? [Merged]
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I only use it case free around the house, when I'm going out, I stick a clear case on it to protect it.
Love the caseless 11 though, feels great to use and perfect size for me.
Love the caseless 11 though, feels great to use and perfect size for me.
I used a clear case on my iPhone 7S for the first 9 months or so then went without a case, or screen protection. It survived countless drops -- from varying heights, without an issue so I don't necessarily think a case is that essential.
This time around, I purchased the Apple leather case to use with my Pro Max whenever Apple gets around to shipping it. I might go caseless at home and use the case when I am out and out. I will decide once I have had a chance to handle the phone and assess how slippery it is.
This time around, I purchased the Apple leather case to use with my Pro Max whenever Apple gets around to shipping it. I might go caseless at home and use the case when I am out and out. I will decide once I have had a chance to handle the phone and assess how slippery it is.
Yes. Last year I got the gold Xs and decided to go naked for the first, as I have Apple Care because of the upgrade program.
I suppose it depends on how you use and carry your iPhone as well. Mine lives in my pocket whilst at work and out and about. My wife has a case, as she pops hers in her bag alongside keys etc.
In the past I have always purchased the Apple leather cases, but I decided they were a waste of money. What’s the point of having a new phone and not be able to enjoy its full beauty. Previously I had the space grey X and 7, and both teams hid them away in a case. The same goes with the previous models as well. Anyhow besides minor scratches and a few scuffs when I swapped my phone for the 11 they said in the store my phone was in immaculate condition, which I was a little surprised with. So here I type on my naked iPhone 11, enjoying it in its full glory.
No, it just hugs the stainless steel bands. When you put it face down screen touches first. If you want a small lip to protect screen I would get a spigen ultra hybrid or liquid crystal.
Currently going caseless with my gold 11 pro max. Tried a snap on plastic case but didn’t like converting the phone and also it was hard to get in and out of pockets. I usually try several cases, hate them all, and end up with nothing but AppleCare to protect it.
I am in no case and no screen protector camp, but I’ve been using Apple leather case with both my X and 11 Pro because of the camera bump.
While I’d still prefer to stay caseless, I actually like Apple leather case. The material feels nice and it’s not adding too much bulk. Also, there is a cutout at the bottom, so it doesn’t interfere with swipe up gesture. The only downside is dust accumulating near the borders.
While I’d still prefer to stay caseless, I actually like Apple leather case. The material feels nice and it’s not adding too much bulk. Also, there is a cutout at the bottom, so it doesn’t interfere with swipe up gesture. The only downside is dust accumulating near the borders.
Always naked. I take AppleCare+ 'just in case'.
I've had every flagship iPhone model since the original and have never used a case, ever. I follow a few simple rules that let me do this and keep the phone pristine when it comes time to sell it/trade it in/etc the following year:
- I have a dedicated pocket for it (front left). Only two things ever go in that pocket: my iPhone, and my hand. Nothing else. Not even receipts.
- I don't set it down on hard surfaces.
- I don't let it go from a height (ie. drop it).
If you don't treat your phone like a tv remote, it'll easily hold up and look the same as it did the day you got it.
My suspicion has always been that because I don't use a case, I'm far less likely to drop it, bump it into things, etc, as there's a part of my brain that's very aware that I'm holding a high-precision, super sophisticated piece of marquis engineering in my hand which informs the way I handle it (eg. if I'm in a public area with a fair number of people around I hold my phone with a more secure grip, etc). Likewise, people that use cases can be more cavalier with how they treat their device, and hence are more likely to drop it, toss it on the counter, etc.
Using a Totallee case right now on my 11 Pro Max. Considering going naked for the first time since my iPhone 5. Yes, they're slippery but I'm tired of big cases. Also tired of these screen protectors getting bubbles on the side over time - considering truly naked.
I got my space gray 11 Pro on September 27 and have used it without a case or screen protector since. Can’t beat that feel.
The phone still looks brand new. I’ve dropped it into the ceramic tile in the bathroom once and the laminate floor of the kitchen twice. I’m usually very over aware of the scratches on my devices, and it didn’t take long for my X to start to show some. I’m interested to see how this one does going forward, but so far I’m impressed.
The phone still looks brand new. I’ve dropped it into the ceramic tile in the bathroom once and the laminate floor of the kitchen twice. I’m usually very over aware of the scratches on my devices, and it didn’t take long for my X to start to show some. I’m interested to see how this one does going forward, but so far I’m impressed.
I use my 11 Pro Max naked. No case, no screensaver. I do have AppleCare plus as it is part of the Apple Upgrade Program. I did the same with my XS Max last year and the only noticeable "damage" were some small scratches visible in certain lighting around the edges of the glass and on the stainless steel frame. When I buy a thin phone, I want it to feel as thin as possible.
I would love to use mine naked but I know I would damage it somehow.
I come pretty close though I’m that I have the rhino shield bumper on it and it use saved me in the garage yesterday from a fall on the cement floor.
I come pretty close though I’m that I have the rhino shield bumper on it and it use saved me in the garage yesterday from a fall on the cement floor.
My 11 Pro Max is naked right now. First time for me since my iPhone 5.
Biggest thing I’m noticing is the lack of reflection now that I removed the screen protector. Since I read on this a lot, that’s huge for me.
I am always using my phone naked, eversince the the 3G. However I put it in a fitbag-sleeve like this before putting it in my pocket:
But while using it, I prefer the pure feel of the iPhones
But while using it, I prefer the pure feel of the iPhones
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Naked silver iPhone 11 Pro Max since launch day ... screen is still absolutely perfect, as is the glass back. The stainless steel has a few little scuff marks but those will buff out with Cape Cod cloth (which is why I got the silver phone again).