Both models get scratches. My white iPhone 5 has been in a case th majority of the time and still has a few scratches. I'm annoyed that I have some on the bezel near the lightening port from searching with the cable in the dark.
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Question on black 5 "scuffgate"
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The thing with the port actually is pretty easy and happens quite often!
But is there a "better" method to anodize the aluminium? Or is this common among any aluminium case?
My 6 month old white iPhone 5 is mint. Literally took it out the box and put it into its pouch and there it has stayed pretty much its entire life.
In fact I'm lying when I say it is mint cause I actually haven't seen what it looks like in over 5 months.
I really hope this design flaw is addressed with the 5s.
What's going to be an eye opener is the flood of scuffed iPhone's that will soon be hitting the market in anticipation of the new model.
I would hazard I guess that the 5 will be the model most seriously hit by depreciation, in the history of the iPhone.
EDIT: And on that bombshell.....
In fact I'm lying when I say it is mint cause I actually haven't seen what it looks like in over 5 months.
I really hope this design flaw is addressed with the 5s.
What's going to be an eye opener is the flood of scuffed iPhone's that will soon be hitting the market in anticipation of the new model.
I would hazard I guess that the 5 will be the model most seriously hit by depreciation, in the history of the iPhone.
EDIT: And on that bombshell.....
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Bottomline, you cannot use an iPhone 5 without some sort of protective covering and not expect it to age badly.
3gs has a bullet proof design, ages beautifully with or without protection.
4/4s very solid other than the extensive use of potentially fallible glass. Ages well with or without protection unless dropped.
5 performed surprisingly well in drop tests and is actually the most durable iPhone to date. Unfortunately the scuff prone edges detract from the over all impression.
3gs has a bullet proof design, ages beautifully with or without protection.
4/4s very solid other than the extensive use of potentially fallible glass. Ages well with or without protection unless dropped.
5 performed surprisingly well in drop tests and is actually the most durable iPhone to date. Unfortunately the scuff prone edges detract from the over all impression.
I've received three pre-scratched iPhone 5's from Apple. Fresh out of the box as witnessed by store personnel as I've opened them. The scratches are free. It makes each phone unique as well.
My 66-year-old mother got a new black iphone 5 a few months ago - her first ever contract phone, it lives all day long in a slip case and rarely leaves the house, let alone makes phone calls - it basically just comes out to look at photos of her grandchildren and play the odd game.
I looked at it the other day - nice big shiny silver gap in the coating just under the home button where the anodising just seems to have worn away.
Personally - I chose white. Yes it will scratch and scuff just the same, but they will be silver scratches against a silver backdrop..
I looked at it the other day - nice big shiny silver gap in the coating just under the home button where the anodising just seems to have worn away.
Personally - I chose white. Yes it will scratch and scuff just the same, but they will be silver scratches against a silver backdrop..
Some people don't keep their phones/iPhones with the intention of resale value. I have every cell phone I've ever had back to the model I first got in 1999.
I have zero intent of selling my iPhone 5. Once I am out of contract it will serve as an iPod Touch with wirless capability and apps.
As such, the overtime wear and tear (scuffing, nicks, etc) serve to give my phone character.
That may not be so for others, but I don't have an issue with it. None of this affects my phone's ability to make calls, texts, etc.