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Jet Black Scratch Pictures

I was up at 3am like many. Originally wanted the jet black but by the time my order went through est shipping was 10/4. So I used a second upgrade to get the matte knowing I'd return or sell the one I didn't want.

I got the matte 2 days after launch day. Love the phone and really liked the matte black. The JB arrived Thursday and I was torn as to whether to open it or not. The conundrum was this: Looks gorgeous and has a much better grip. But the potential scratches killer me. I'm a little OCD and try to keep my stuff in perfect condition for as long as possible. And I HATE cases.

After reading this thread I decided to. The moment I peeled the plastic off I knew I made the right choice. Then after I picked it up...OMG! It feels like it has a grippy case on it. I can use the 7 plus with one hand! I can almost hold it vertical just resting it on my palm!

Only been one day but no scratches so far...and at this point, even if it does scratch a little, the beauty and grip outweigh that!

Go for JB if you're on the fence. No brainer!
 
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nordique said:
I really like the Jet Black iPhone as well. Have only had this one for a few days, but its a nice phone to look at. The smudges don't even annoy me and no scratches to the naked eye thus far...and I have handled it pretty rough. I think as long as you're not poking it with knives like these scratch tests, you will be fine lol

Its really slick looking, reminds me of sort of a black iPhone 3G/4 cross in a lot of ways but not entirely (due to the lack of the steel band)

I like how it hides the antenna lines, and my favourite thing about it is how much "gripper" it is than the other aluminum finishes


That said, the main downside is that doesn't feel as premium...I know it is aluminum, but it doesn't feel that way, at least not to me...it doesn't quite feel like glass either and not quite plastic, but little things like pressing the buttons do feel "plastic-like" which is a bit strange...it certainly looks premium but doesn't quite feel that way...it is hard to describe since it grips great but has a somewhat "toy" like feel. Its super weird to me, since - again - it looks fantastic.


Also, regarding the sentiments people had about the SIM tray not being flush with the phone: mine was initially not flush, but after I put my sim card in and put it back, it did become flush. It seems like you just need to push it in, and all is well. Mine is 100% flush, no different than on the 6s for example.


All in all, a great looking iPhone, and nice to grip in the hand....I also had a matte black one (and I may yet get that one again) and that one was pretty slick too...
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It's interesting you think it doesn't feel as premium, because when I hold it I think the opposite! Feels sturdier in my hand than my previous 6+, in addition to that nice smooth, seamless feel to it. Not saying your wrong at all, just interesting how people view things differently. I put it in an Apple leather case when I go out and about (to Oktoberfest for example, where I was correct in predicting that someone would knock it out of my hands...thankful for the case!) but can't wait to take it off and use it without it's case.
 
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I originally had a matte black 7+ which I had to return due to a hardware issue. I was hoping to reserve a matte black 7+ again but somehow managed to reserve and pick up a 7+ Jet Black and now I'm conflicted as to what to do.

The phone will sit in a case regardless of the colour I choose to get but something inside me still worries the jet black will scratch and I really can't stand scratches. I have yet to open the jet black as I'm debating if I should try to find a matte black and get it exchanged.

The 7+ Jet Black is so exceptionally rare here that it's extremely lucky I was able to pick one up considering the wait for orders is now at 6-8 weeks. It's also one of the things that is making me consider keeping the jet black as people are going nuts over it even if that does scratch.
 
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davekarn said:
It's interesting you think it doesn't feel as premium, because when I hold it I think the opposite! Feels sturdier in my hand than my previous 6+, in addition to that nice smooth, seamless feel to it. Not saying your wrong at all, just interesting how people view things differently. I put it in an Apple leather case when I go out and about (to Oktoberfest for example, where I was correct in predicting that someone would knock it out of my hands...thankful for the case!) but can't wait to take it off and use it without it's case.
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I agree that it feels different, in a unique way. Unlike any iPhone I've held, but I certainly love it way more than the feel of the 6/6s.
 
DADDYDC650 said:
I'm just a realist is all. Most online reports and even Apple themselves claim that the phone is easily scratched. Reviews online have stated that their phones were scratched just by using their shirts to wipe them off or by simply taking them out of their empty pockets. Yet some folks here claim that they aren't easy to scratch? Hmmmm, who to believe.... Perhaps some JB phones have a couple more layers of protection? Ssssssurrrre!

I don't care either way and they are just phones but to claim they aren't easy to scratch is not being very honest.
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Please provide any information from Apple where they claim that the phone is "easily scratched."
 
DADDYDC650 said:
Denial much? You can read posts from your fellow forum members, articles, reviews, previews.... Apple recommends a case for a reason you know?
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So, your answer is NO, you cannot point to any statement from Apple that the Jet Black is more easily scratched. Exactly what I thought.

Stop making **** up.
 
mikegoldnj said:
So, your answer is NO, you cannot point to any statement from Apple that the Jet Black is more easily scratched. Exactly what I thought.

Stop making **** up.
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Wow, you are something else lol. The answer is everywhere yet you choose to be ignorant.
 
mikegoldnj said:
Please provide any information from Apple where they claim that the phone is "easily scratched."
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I guess it's just "fine micro-abrasions"
 

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DADDYDC650 said:
Denial much? You can read posts from your fellow forum members, articles, reviews, previews.... Apple recommends a case for a reason you know?
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Apple recommends using a case if you're concerned/anal retentive enough about fine micro-abrasions showing. The real reason for Apple's disclaimer is it has now been several years since we last had a glossy black iPhone and hence people are no longer used to their iPhones showing as much micro-abrasions as in the old days. The black iPhone 3G and 4 series also showed fine micro-abrasions with use.

It's just a CYA tactic by Apple because they know from experience how anal retentive some of their customers are. This forum certainly reflects this.
 
JayLenochiniMac said:
Apple recommends using a case if you're concerned/anal retentive enough about fine micro-abrasions showing. The real reason for Apple's disclaimer is it has now been several years since we last had a glossy black iPhone and hence people are no longer used to their iPhones showing as much micro-abrasions as in the old days. The black iPhone 3G and 4 series also showed fine micro-abrasions with use.
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Yes, I know all of this. That dude expects Apple to come out and say, "Jet Black scratches easily!!!". Instead they gave is a subtile warning which is what a company should do since they don't want to raise huge red flags and lose sales.

Here's the first thing that comes up when I googled iPhone 7 easily scratched. It'll explain things to those in denial.


https://www.google.com/amp/www.thev...9/7/12836762/iphone-7-announced-black-scratch

"Can you read that? Let me sum up: the jet black version of the iPhone 7, the one we the people wanted, scratches. So if you don’t like a scratched iPhone, you’re going to need to invest in a case. People probably won’t be able to see your jet black iPhone 7 through that case. Do you love your phone’s color enough to let it be scratched?"
 
mikegoldnj said:
So, your answer is NO, you cannot point to any statement from Apple that the Jet Black is more easily scratched. Exactly what I thought.

Stop making **** up.
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You're kidding, right?

Apple has an official statement on their website, that says it's prone to abrasions. It's the first Apple device that they have ever recommended a case for.

This is well known from day 1. Google is your friend.

http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/9/7/12836762/iphone-7-announced-black-scratch
 
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Hogg said:
You're kidding, right?

Apple has an official statement on their website, that says it's prone to abrasions. It's the first Apple device that they have ever recommended a case for.

This is well known from day 1. Google is your friend.

http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/9/7/12836762/iphone-7-announced-black-scratch
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You people need a remedial class in reading comprehension.

Apple says no such thing. They said it will SHOW these abrasions moreso, due to the high polish.

The highly polished links on my watch bracelet show scratches much more than the brushed links. Doesn't mean that the polished links are more easily scratched.
 
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Hogg said:
Apple has an official statement on their website, that says it's prone to abrasions. It's the first Apple device that they have ever recommended a case for.

This is well known from day 1. Google is your friend.

http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/9/7/12836762/iphone-7-announced-black-scratch
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You and the link the you provided interpreted Apple's disclaimer wrong. From Apple's disclaimer:

"The high-gloss finish of the jet black iPhone 7 is achieved through a precision nine-step anodization and polishing process. Its surface is equally as hard as other anodized Apple products; however, its high shine may show fine micro-abrasions with use. If you are concerned about this, we suggest you use one of the many cases available to protect your iPhone."

If something is equally as hard, it's NOT more prone to abrasions. However, its "high shine" is more prone to showing fine micro-abrasions with use. It's really no different from glossy black iPhone 3G and 4 being more prone to showing fine micro-abrasions with use relative to their white counterparts, despite having the exact same fine-microabrasions.

It's actually not the first Apple device for which they have recommended a case. They did that with the iPhone 4 with "Antennagate." I suspect the real reason they're recommended a case specifically for the JB iPhone 7 is we've had only gold/silver/light Space Gray in the last few years and hence are no longer used to our iPhones showing as much fine micro-abrasions as back in the old days when we had glossy black iPhones.
 
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mikegoldnj said:
You people need a remedial class in reading comprehension.

Apple says no such thing. They said it will SHOW these abrasions more so, due to the high polish.

The highly polished links on my watch bracelet show scratches much more than the brushed links. Doesn't mean that the polished links are more easily scratched.
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LoL, yeah, whatever you want to believe dude. The internet's is wrong and you are right.

There's a HUGE difference from being able to see a scratch and thinking there MIGHT be a scratch which you can't see..... Either way, if you wipe your phone with your shirt and it scratches, it scratches easily no matter how you want to word things.
 
my jetblack, now 11 days later...naked....just checked (in direct sunlight) for those lovely scratches....cant seem to find them. Must be doing something wrong!!? (Or am I just enjoying this beauty to it fulliest???:cool:)
 
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Geert76 said:
my jetblack, now 11 days later...naked....just checked (in direct sunlight) for those lovely scratches....cant seem to find them. Must be doing something wrong!!? (Or am I just enjoying this beauty to it fulliest???:cool:)
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Your phone has more layers of protection obviously. Apple loves you more.
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mikegoldnj said:
Another genius who believes everything he reads on the internet!



And...there is that key word..."see". Easily SEEING a scratch does not equate to, easily MAKING a scratch.
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Don't remember someone being in this much denial. Pretty sad.
 
DADDYDC650 said:
Yes, I know all of this. That dude expects Apple to come out and say, "Jet Black scratches easily!!!". Instead they gave is a subtile warning which is what a company should do since they don't want to raise huge red flags and lose sales.

Here's the first thing that comes up when I googled iPhone 7 easily scratched. It'll explain things to those in denial.


https://www.google.com/amp/www.thev...9/7/12836762/iphone-7-announced-black-scratch

"Can you read that? Let me sum up: the jet black version of the iPhone 7, the one we the people wanted, scratches. So if you don’t like a scratched iPhone, you’re going to need to invest in a case. People probably won’t be able to see your jet black iPhone 7 through that case. Do you love your phone’s color enough to let it be scratched?"
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Yes. I do.

It's also simply a phone.

Also, as per the English language it clearly says it's SHOWS more easily, not that it scratches more easily. The internet can also say AIDS is just a case of the sniffles... doesn't make it accurate. I have a super bendy 6 Plus case less and sat on and it's not bent. According to the internet it should be a pretzel, right?

 
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DADDYDC650 said:
Don't remember someone being in this much denial. Pretty sad.
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You're describing yourself to a T. We haven't seen any photos in this thread from actual JB owners whose units are scratched up a storm. I can search the Internet and find a badly scratched matte Black iPhone 7, just like all the other JB devices (mostly review/display units) that were deliberately scratched or thrown around.
 
reeneebob said:
Yes. I do.

It's also simply a phone.

Also, as per the English language it clearly says it's SHOWS more easily, not that it scratches more easily. The internet can also say AIDS is just a case of the sniffles... doesn't make it accurate. I have a super bendy 6 Plus case less and sat on and it's not bent. According to the internet it should be a pretzel, right?

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We all should have purchased the "magic" matte finish phones that are super scratch resistant.
 
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