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iPhone Scratches

Do light scratches matter on a iPhone with normal use?

  • YES

    Votes: 9 32.1%

  • NO

    Votes: 19 67.9%
  • Total voters
    28
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Siobhan98

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Mar 26, 2016
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My new refurb iPhone 6 has scratches on the screen that can only be seen under direct sunlight, is this because of the oleophobic coating? Do these scratches matter and does anyone here have scratches on their iphone?
[doublepost=1460159516][/doublepost]make sure you post a reply with if you think they matter or not :)
 
I can't stand scratching so I use a case and a screen protector. I wasn't going to use them but I got a micro scratch on day one just from putting it in my jeans pocket.

Use protection!
 
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Scratches on everything matter. That's why I'm willing to park a mile away from the door at almost every destination;)

I don't get them too often on my phones as I'm very careful, but it does happen. And, it sucks.
 
Sketchr said:
Scratches on everything matter. That's why I'm willing to park a mile away from the door at almost every destination;)

I don't get them too often on my phones as I'm very careful, but it does happen. And, it sucks.
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That's different. A car costs thousands and thousands more than a phone. Also, most people don't get a new car every 1-2 years like we do phones.
 
It matters but it is what it is. A scratch is always better than a dent. I've learned this when I was a teenager where my car was the world to me that my girlfriend hated it lol. I'd clean & polish the shiznit out of it until my major accidents happened. Yeah, I've crashed a couple of cars in some major accidents by driving like an indestructible teenager. Ever since, I've learned to appreciate minor imperfections over the major ones. Hey, it could be worse. I've dropped my iPhone 4 once with luck (no damage, that phone was solid) & my iPhone 5s on concrete (Saturday night drinking lol). I've replaced my 5S since (still have it) & purchased the 6S (now with the Apple leather case with screen protector on both). Both are still flawless & in perfect condition. So, back to your question, if it were scratched, it's not the end of the world. You can always replace material things I guess. You only live once, enjoy it!
 
Not really. Never used any screen protection on any of my iPhone, just a case to protect the phone. Also, never used the same pocket for keys, iPhone and money, of course...
 
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Matter in regards to what?

Matter to whom?

I.e. The scratches on my 2007 4Runner don't "matter" to me now, but if I wanted to sell it, they would. Also, they might matter to my wife now, but I'm the primary driver of that vehicle at the moment, so it mattering to her doesn't matter. ;)
 
Scratches on my iPhones only matter to me during the first year and then only if they are deep and visible.

It took me almost two years to get a scratch on my iPhone 5 screen that was only visible in strong light viewed at a certain angle.

I don't use cases. I'm careful and even though I do now use a screen protector the fact of the matter is that if you don't put your phone with things that can scratch it - you aren't prone to getting your phone scratched.

All that said, scratches on the body of the phone matter to me far less than scratches on the glass.
 
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