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henrys

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Feb 14, 2012
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I cannot find the word to describe it but when holding the iPhone X in one hand, its not as comfortable as the aluminium finishes on the old iPhones because its not 'matte smooth' ? It makes a squeaky sound..

Is it just me? Do I need greasier hands? :oops:
 
I think I know what you mean. Let me ask you, do you have the space gray version? I noticed that same feeling on my iPhone X and I actually like it because it gives me a better grip on the phone. I think it has to do with the PVD coating on the space gray version.
 
I think I know what you mean. Let me ask you, do you have the space gray version? I noticed that same feeling on my iPhone X and I actually like it because it gives me a better grip on the phone. I think it has to do with the PVD coating on the space gray version.

I have the space grey one

Silver doesn't have this issue, it feels nice in the hand :oops:, nice and smooth
 
I think the X fits better and is gripper than any iPhone since the 5S/SE. Aluminum is slipper and the 6-8 are very slippery.
 
I dont know if squeeky describes it, but I know what you mean.

When I tried it instore the space grey felt different, I didnt mind though
 
When you say it’s squeaky, is the squeaking coming from the contact between your hand and the phone, or between components in the phone? Haven’t noticed a problem with either, but if it’s the former, that makes sense because it’s a smooth surface. Give it some time to grease up.
 
When you say it’s squeaky, is the squeaking coming from the contact between your hand and the phone, or between components in the phone? Haven’t noticed a problem with either, but if it’s the former, that makes sense because it’s a smooth surface. Give it some time to grease up.
Former, I think its just the coating and may just have to deal with it
 
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