iPhone 11 Pro Microscratches

[daneilrosales]

Hello there, fam!

Is it true that “microscratches” (scratches that are hairline-like that can only be seen in an angle with bright light) are on the oleophobic coating of the phone not the glass itself?

I have seen some on the notch area of my Pro Max since it’s the only area not protected by my screen protector.

Tested the scratches out and I can’t feel them with my nail and of course they can only be seen in very bright light together in an angle.


Thank you in advance! 🤗

 

[Lekro]

It is probably true. Regardless, you can’t do anything about them either.

 

[daneilrosales]

It is probably true. Regardless, you can’t do anything about them either.

Do you think those scratches will dissipate as the oleophobic coating wears off?

 

[Lucas284]

Don’t worry about it.

 

[aue123]

use a screen protector that has full coverage and don’t worry about it

 

[daneilrosales]

Don’t worry about it.

use a screen protector that has full coverage and don’t worry about it

That’s exactly what I’m planning.

but are those scratches alright tho? It bugs my mind when I think that It might not be on the coating. 😔

 

[benshive]

but are those scratches alright tho? It bugs my mind when I think that It might not be on the coating. 😔

I know exactly what you mean. Even if it doesn't matter or affect my usage of the device, scratches or little dents drive me crazy 😆

 

[aue123]

oleophobic knicks are fine, your thumb will wear it away over time anyways, most of the newer more pricey glass screen protectors have their own coating, and most come with a lifetime warranty.

 

[jbachandouris]

I remember talk that the 11 Pro series coating was more scratch prone than others. I dismissed it...until I found a scratch just like yours. My 11 Pro Max is in a sunglasses bag (for lint) and in my front pocket alone and babied, yet still scratched. Annoying.

My wife's iPhone 8, older cheaper phone, has ZERO scratches on her screen and she beats the heck out of it.

At some point, the coating will wear totally off. If you upgrade every year, it won't really matter.

I loathe screen protectors, so I may just have to live with it....

 

[aue123]

the full coverage screen protectors don’t even feel like their there. silky smooth

 

[daneilrosales]

I remember talk that the 11 Pro series coating was more scratch prone than others. I dismissed it...until I found a scratch just like yours. My 11 Pro Max is in a sunglasses bag (for lint) and in my front pocket alone and babied, yet still scratched. Annoying.

My wife's iPhone 8, older cheaper phone, has ZERO scratches on her screen and she beats the heck out of it.

At some point, the coating will wear totally off. If you upgrade every year, it won't really matter.

I loathe screen protectors, so I may just have to live with it....

Where did you have your microscratches, bro?

I have several of them on my notch area. It really bugs me given that I too have babied this phone since day 1. 😔

 

[jbachandouris]

Where did you have your microscratches, bro?

I have several of them on my notch area. It really bugs me given that I too have babied this phone since day 1. 😔

Middle left side of the screen about an inch over towards the center. So annoying.

 

[daneilrosales]

Middle left side of the screen about an inch over towards the center. So annoying.

That’s just sad, bro.

Can you see them in normal lighting conditions? Or only in bright daylight in an angle?

 

[jbachandouris]

That’s just sad, bro.

Can you see them in normal lighting conditions? Or only in bright daylight in an angle?

Only in a bright light with an angle. Even the guy who sells screen protectors could barely see it.

 

[QuarterSwede]

Until Apple starts making phones with sapphire glass you can't avoid microscratches. They're caused by dust and it will infiltrate everything exposed.

 

[Ralfi]

I don’t mind them. I thought I would, but they don’t bother me. The X is the first iPhone I haven’t used a screen protector with.

I still think Gorilla glass is due for an evolution where these micro scratches are prevented.

 

[44267547]

Until Apple starts making phones with sapphire glass you can't avoid microscratches. They're caused by dust and it will infiltrate everything exposed.

I know it won’t happen, if Apple is ever to somehow reach an agreement with Corning or even able to manufacture a full sapphire display, I would pay an exorbitant price tag just to have it. I only say that for my direct experience with the sapphire display on the Apple Watch, it’s a game changer in terms of protection, with no contest.

 

[Zaft]

Does it really matter? They are not visible when using the phone.