Jikes what did you do to that phone. I have the blue one and so far I haven’t noticed a single scratch
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iPhone 12 Pro Is going case-less a bad idea?
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Jikes what did you do to that phone. I have the blue one and so far I haven’t noticed a single scratch
I beg to differ
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I am using my iPhone 12 mini (owned since 11.13) caseless except when traveling with it in my pocket (with a Apple leather sleeve). Given the small form factor, It still looks new. I haven’t felt as if the phone was slippery or hard to grip. This is the first time I have used an iPhone caseless and I like it. If something untoward happens, I will use my AC+ or buy me a new mini.
I absolutely couldn't handle my phone looking like that. I only have an SE, but I popped it into a case the moment I unboxed it.
I can't imagine having a €1300+ phone looking like that after just two months.
Why use 1 incident over scuffs.This was me to a "T"....I never used a case, so when i went from a Ip7 to a IP12Pro the size difference caused me to drop it on tile from "chest high".
dinged up the SS side a bit and freaked the F out!!!
$100 Apple care incident and round #2 with a new phone...yeah, I use a case now
also
Look at it this way
1 scratch = $100
50 scratches = $100
but you spent $100 + case money
What’s the point
That is correct, but I am not distressed with the scratches, and if I feel the need to start over I have apple care.
I believe all other colors have a PVD coating which aids in scratch resistance.
Similar to drive it like you stole it, use it like you stole it. The silver is bound to get scratches anyway, similar fate on my steel Apple Watch.
That’s a new one to me, could be the paint or a harder material than steel that got hit. Can’t escape physics.
The aluminum would fare much worse, much quick
I understand your perspective, hear me out though.
If you pop this specific phone in a case all scratches vanish, what’s the point of using a depreciating electronic device that’s made with premium-ish materials with cheap silicone, leather or plastic?
secondly, cost & benefit
i bought 5 cases last year for my 11P : cost ~$300.
this year apple care is $260 and then a $29 or $99 charge for damage.
sure, a $5 case blows this calculation, but this is just my way to go. Use caseless with insurance to protect against any cracks or water crap
I don’t think that’s an example of most peoples iPhones. Certainly not most people here. That iPhone looks abused not used.
The point is, i have a nice $1k phone (now $1100) i want to keep it that way. If it didn’t happen in the first 2 weeks of owning it I might have thought otherwise. Since it happend so early, i wanted to fix it.
Also you get 2 incidents a year, i highly doubt (knock on wood) that I will use another one again.
Anyone noticing any discoloration/oxidization on the shiny parts of the phone?
I've had this problem with the latest models that have shiny sides. The fact that I was constantly using Apple's silicone case, helped to only have the issue on the bottom, where my pinky rests.
I'm thinking to go caseless, but I'm afraid the problem will appear all over the device
I've had this problem with the latest models that have shiny sides. The fact that I was constantly using Apple's silicone case, helped to only have the issue on the bottom, where my pinky rests.
I'm thinking to go caseless, but I'm afraid the problem will appear all over the device
Great. I mean if your ok with it I don’t particular care, it doesn’t affect me, affect me, affect me.
Much.
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I had a 6+ before that and never caught Bendgate. But, and this is just me, whenever I sit down I don't like sitting on my phone. I always pull it out and set it next to me.
My wife on the other hand is ALWAYS sitting on her phone.
Yes lmao on the mute rocker and volume buttonsAnyone noticing any discoloration/oxidization on the shiny parts of the phone?
I've had this problem with the latest models that have shiny sides. The fact that I was constantly using Apple's silicone case, helped to only have the issue on the bottom, where my pinky rests.
I'm thinking to go caseless, but I'm afraid the problem will appear all over the device
Since my iPhone 4s I've always used a case. I can't remember dropping any of my phones so probably would never have broken one. But, for me, the function of the case is to keep the iPhone scratch and blemish free so that when I go to sell the iPhone and hopefully afford a new one, I always get top dollar.
That said, if you shop around carefully for cases, you'll find good light weight cases that have extra protection for the corners and emphasize design around the lenses and display to protect against damage. With my iPhone 12 Pro Max I'm using a minimalist ultra thin case by Caudabe (they call it a sheath). I went to my kitchen scale and weighed my iPhone (8 oz.) and case (0.97 oz.), yet the case feels tough and strong and has good texture (not slippery).
That said, if you shop around carefully for cases, you'll find good light weight cases that have extra protection for the corners and emphasize design around the lenses and display to protect against damage. With my iPhone 12 Pro Max I'm using a minimalist ultra thin case by Caudabe (they call it a sheath). I went to my kitchen scale and weighed my iPhone (8 oz.) and case (0.97 oz.), yet the case feels tough and strong and has good texture (not slippery).
I’d rather enjoy the phone I paid good money for than save it for the next person. No one has complained about scuffs when I’ve handed down my old phones 🙃
You spend $20K+ on a car and drive it everywhere you need to regardless of normal weather conditions, not to mention road debris and other accidentals from you as the owner, and others you know and some you don’t. And with all that, you don’t attempt to drive your car wrapped in bubble wrap as it if were supposed to be a four-wheeled condom.
And here we are talking about a disposable device that typically cost less than $1k for most people, and many can’t fathom not treating their phone as if it were priceless and supposed to be wrapped in a specially made phone condom.
And here we are talking about a disposable device that typically cost less than $1k for most people, and many can’t fathom not treating their phone as if it were priceless and supposed to be wrapped in a specially made phone condom.
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