iPhone XS iPhone rust

[ryanykh]

Do iPhones with stainless steel (eg iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max) rust when used without a case, especially since I have really sweaty hands? How about aluminum on the iPhone Xʀ? I thought of removing the case as I find naked iPhones really nice!

 

[RocketFast]

Do iPhone’s with stainless steel (eg iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max) rust when used without a case, especially since I have sweaty hands.

It’s called ”stainless steel” for a reason. No, the sides of the phone don’t rust. But, because sweat contains salt it can damage other ”non stainless steel” parts instead. For example: The charging port.

 

[MarkX]

It’s called ”stainless steel” for a reason. No, the sides of the phone don’t rust. But, because sweat contains salt it can damage other ”non stainless steel” parts instead. For example: The charging port.

You’d have to have a really serious hand sweat problem to do damage to your phones charging port. I think even the charging port is made of non corrosive materials.

 

[jtrue28]

Stainless steel doesn't contain iron, so no.

 

[UKapple73]

Stainless steel doesn't contain iron, so no.

Wrong
Stainless steel is over 90% iron. It contains other elements to aid strength and anti corrosive properties

 

[willmtaylor]

Stainless steel doesn't contain iron, so no.

Yes, it does.

Generally speaking, Chromium is responsible for its resistance to “the elements.”

There are, however, many different types of SS.
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Do iPhones with stainless steel (eg iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max) rust when used without a case, especially since I have really sweaty hands? How about aluminum on the iPhone Xʀ? I thought of removing the case as I find naked iPhones really nice!

It’s called “stainless” for a reason.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

I would imagine the stainless used on the iPhone is 316 which contains a high content of chromium which resists rust. Some low grade stainless will rust with higher contents of nickel etc after extended periods in contact with moisture. You should be absolutely fine with the iPhone. 316 stainless is used in environments like swimming pools and boats as it offers a high resistance.

I’ve known 430 and 304 show signs of rust but it’s highly unlikely this would be used on a mobile phone.

 

[AppleHaterLover]

I think it’s funny how people treat stainless steel iPhones as something new.

This is something the three original iPhones had. Nobody ever worried about them rusting

 

[digitalexplr]

I think it’s funny how people treat stainless steel iPhones as something new.

This is something the three original iPhones had. Nobody ever worried about them rusting

Well, we also have had least one individual who doesn't think steel contains iron!

 

[posguy99]

This is something the three original iPhones had. Nobody ever worried about them rusting

Yes, but there are many, many, MANY more clueless people buying phones than there were in 2007.