iPhone 12 pro scratched screen

I've only had my iPhone 12 pro for 3 days, haven't left the house & yet I already have significant scratches on the 'super strong' ceramic glass front screen! Anyone else experienced this? #notveryhappy

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14

Posted on Oct 29, 2020 2:13 AM

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Posted on Nov 18, 2020 2:40 AM

Well, after contacting both Vodafone (my upgrade provider) and Apple, the response for both was no replacement.. Apple support encouraged me to write up a proper negative feedback, which i did and neither of them offered any care advice.


After a bit of research I bought a screen protector by Mous Uk, what they call hybrid glass, and Im very happy wt it. It comes wt an applicator and instructions and I cannot notice the scratches underneath it now, also the touch response is the same as not using any protector. I just wish I knew beforehand about this screen flaw in the new models as I would have waited and installed this even before i turned on the phone for the first time. I never had that with previous models, my last Iphone XS was used wt no screen protector for two years and nothing like this happened.


Apple should definitely review and improve this glass screen, this is not good enough for a device this expensive. #unimpressed

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Nov 13, 2020 5:44 AM in response to Dogcow-Moof

Yeah he sure did, but at this point how would calling the store help? It's not like there's proof that he said that... I'm not really putting blame on him, other than that, he was a great salesman. I'm putting the blame on Apple for this. I've had 3 other iPhones in my lifetime and none of them have EVER had that issue. Just disappointed in the quality this time around. I of course will be purchasing a screen protector today if time allows, but it's the principle for me.

Nov 13, 2020 9:58 AM in response to leefromfolkestone

I have my iphone 12 pro for 5 days , and i got already so many scratches ...

before i had xmax , and after 2 years of using it didn’t had so many scratches as on 12 pro after 5 days .


very bad quality, very disappointed, i would like to return it ....

I bought a Apple device, I assumed it comes with Apple quality, reputation.... but looks like is not like before.... they test their new product on customers like me ... and we have to suffer for their unsuccess

Nov 15, 2020 10:36 AM in response to leefromfolkestone

I only have my phone for 24hrs, ordered screen protector and case straight away, put my phone inside my jacket pocket, soft fleece inside and plastic zipper while using wireless headphones, and I already got a scratch!! its like the screen is like butter! needless to say Im very disappointed.. is there anyway to repair this, as Im aware the warranty is not gonna cover for this? #unimpressed

Nov 17, 2020 8:00 AM in response to eduardodurazo

Do let us know how things go. I just got my phone two days ago and last night discovered what I consider some surprisingly deep scratches for a phone that has not been dropped or mishandled (have been waiting for a case to arrive so have been handling the phone with an abundance of caution).


Wondering what kind of response you will get from Apple regarding screen/phone replacement, advice on continued care, screen protectors, etc.


I have ordered a screen protector. I have an older iPhone that I discontinued using a screen protector on because I found it changed the accuracy and feel of the touch screen and never had issues with scratches because I'm quite careful with my phones (never face down, never in same pocket as keys, etc.).


The touchscreen has been nice and response with the iPhone 12, but curious if anyone has applied a screen protector and noticed any reduction in quality, sensitivity, typing accuracy, etc.?


Thanks all

Nov 23, 2020 12:35 PM in response to lobsterghost1

That seems to be the case but it sure would have been nice to know prior to scratching my 2 day old phone. I was so careful with it since my case hadn't arrived yet, which is why it just blows my mind. I now have the protective glass but it doesn't hide the fingernail shaped scratch I see every time I look it. I realize there isn't a good marketing spin Apple could put on this message but they should have tried because the protective glass is a must have if you want to avoid badly scratching it up.


The reason why people are comparing 3, 4, or 5 year old devices is because these are the only benchmarks and it is completely reasonable to assume performance and durability improves generation over generation unless otherwise specified.

Nov 23, 2020 8:00 PM in response to lobsterghost1

Seeing if others are experiencing the same difference in this screens ability to scratch as others. That's clearly been proven, a Google will find at least a dozen other forums of people discussing the same thing. This is not a small problem I'm sorry to tell you that much.


Apple didn't want to replace the MacBook Pro models where the screen coating was coming off at first either, it takes some loud voices before they will listen. I'm sure those MacBook Pro people were told it's all normal as well.


I'm not and didn't come here for a fix, just too see if others were having the same problem and yes, unless Apple is directly told nothing will happen.


Cya when it does.

Nov 29, 2020 1:41 AM in response to leefromfolkestone

I´m from Germany, i do not speak English well, sorry.


I bought an Iphone-12-Mini and after 11 days i have a long deep scratch in the display. I do not understand what happend with the 12-Mini. In this 11 days i was really carefull with this very good looking Iphone. But now I´m very angry about this expensive thing. On the next day there were much more small scratches, too. I don`t know where they came from.


I bought a Macbook Pro 13" (4x Thunderbolt) in May 2019 an i payed 1.800 Euro. In Sept 2020 (16 month later), the Retina display flackert. Apple, whats wrong with you?? I give you my money and i only want that your stuff safely works!! My trust is broken..

Dec 4, 2020 12:53 AM in response to QuickTimeKirk

Part of the phones appeal is the aesthetics. Ugly cases and screen protectors take away from that. Saying “put a case on it” doesn’t address that the screen is less scratch resistant than previous models. At the premium price point this is disappointing. If an expensive winter coat isn’t warm enough I wouldn’t expect to have to wear another coat on top of it.

Dec 4, 2020 9:08 PM in response to leefromfolkestone

Same here!! I'm so upset that I just found a deep scratch and 3 fine scratches on my 12 pro max😩🤬!!!! I'm really kicking myself for not getting a screen protector. I usually put one on as soon as I get it. My husband said that the screens are sooooo much better and I don't need it. We were in best buy at the time and their screen protectors were $49! I should have just paid it, regretting it now! But like wtf!! Not right!!

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