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iPhone 8 and iPhone X... fingerprint magnets?

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Jayson A

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Since the new iPhones are all-glass, does that mean they're gonna be full of fingerprints all the time? Does the back glass have the oleophobic coating on it as well?

I hate that everyone is going back to glossy phones.

Anyone got pictures of the back of an iPhone 8 and how it holds up on fingerprints and smudges?
 
Doubtful that the back has oleophobic so yes they will be fingerprint magnets the same as all other glass phones (previous iphones, current galaxy phones etc...).
 
Jayson A said:
Since the new iPhones are all-glass, does that mean they're gonna be full of fingerprints all the time? Does the back glass have the oleophobic coating on it as well?

I hate that everyone is going back to glossy phones.

Anyone got pictures of the back of an iPhone 8 and how it holds up on fingerprints and smudges?
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It's a touch device. It's going to get fingerprints and its inevitable. I use a microfiber cloth regularly and I just accept for what it is.
 
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noobinator said:
Doubtful that the back has oleophobic so yes they will be fingerprint magnets the same as all other glass phones (previous iphones, current galaxy phones etc...).
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Ugghhh gross. I hate all of these glass-backed phones. I don't wanna pick of my phone and feel how slimy it is.
 
Had my SG 8+ since launch day and haven’t noticed fingerprints on the back of the phone at all. It’s somewhat surprised me since I became crazy OCD about them on my iPhone 3GS and 4.
 
I’ve barely noticed them on my space grey 8. Surprisingly, I noticed more smears and smudges on my old aluminium backed model than this one.

If you’re going to obsess over something like fingerprints you’d be better off with the silver version. But you’re always going to see them on the screen when it’s asleep.
 
noobinator said:
You can:

1. Wipe it daily
2. Get a case
3. Get a skin
4. Not worry about it

Lots of options.
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Oh boy, how long will it take to wipe off the finger prints? Lol. I wipe it all the time but it was fun. It feels like caring for something you love. And after the wiping you get happy bcs it looks shiny n brand new again
 
Jayson A said:
Since the new iPhones are all-glass, does that mean they're gonna be full of fingerprints all the time? Does the back glass have the oleophobic coating on it as well?

I hate that everyone is going back to glossy phones.

Anyone got pictures of the back of an iPhone 8 and how it holds up on fingerprints and smudges?
Click to expand...

Its going to get fingerprints, but I just keep mines in a clear case most of the time. Just wipe it off and move on and enjoy the wireless charging if you use that feature.
 
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