Does the iphone 12 scratch easily?

I carnt believe i haven’t had it for 2 wks yet all my other apple device have not had trouble with. Apple as definitely put a older screen on it , but saying that my two iPhone 3GS have not got a scratch on them not even my iPhone 5s or 6s plus not even my iPads what’s going on? This latest iphone meant to be the best ? I agree with you Suttonnh they have cut corners with the screen

Yes, it will scratch immediately.

I just purchased the 12 Pro and also the silicone case and it scratched on the top corners, the ones the case is preventing from touching any surface.

This never happened with my iPhone 8, x, XS or 11. this seems to be a known issue for the 12 models.

I just picked up my 12 Pro Max this past week. I was in my driving yesterday with my iPhone laying on the passenger seat. I also had my work-provided Samsung Note 20 Ultra on the seat as well. I had to brake hard to avoid a collision so both phones slid onto the floorboard. I keep my vehicle very clean and vacuumed out. When I went to retrieve the phones guess which one had a scratch the entire length of the screen? Yup. The iPhone. I never put screen protectors on my phones and have never had an issue with my previous iPhone 8, X or 11 Pro Max - and my X took a tumble in Grand Canyon once and came out unscathed. 🙄

YES YES YES!!!

I got my Iphone 12 last week, read lots of reviews which said the screen was far superior to previous Iphones and that a screeen protector wasnt necessary!! Let me tell you - I fully intended to get a cover and protector anyway, but due to lock down and the reviews saying how much better the screen is - I wasn't too concerned about using it for a few days!!!

Needless to say - big mistake, even though I have been careful with the phone - I have only used it for 3 days - it is scratched - I'm even wondering if it was scratched to begin with becasue I've barely used it!!!

GUTTED!!!!!!

I’m simply shocked at how easily this screen scratches. I’ve already posted on how mine too was scratched with never being outside of dropped. Once pocketed by itself in my pants. I’ve googled this issue and it seems to be quite large. For such a great product, Apple skimped on the one thing that’s quickly disappointing lots of people. I’m sorry that all our brand new devices are damaged so quickly. Maybe on issuance?

I have had iphones since the 3 and they have all eventually had scratched screens but that is after years of hard use.

The iphone 12 screen is terrible. After only a month my case (not Apple) has scratched two lines across the screen. These correspond to the position of stitching on the case. This is probably only cotton and definitely not a hard material. Luckily I spotted the damage before it was too bad and have fitted a screen protector. The first time I have done this.

I though the iphone 12 was supposed to have some better scratch resistance.

Jazzzaaa wrote:

I’m disappointed with the screen they sold me a lie they said it was ceramic screen not easy to crack ?

Did it crack or scratch? Two different things.

This article is older but still applies; in short modern phone screens are somewhat easier to scratch than old ones because they are a bit softer and thus less likely to shatter if dropped.

The Verge: WHY YOUR BRAND-NEW SMARTPHONE WILL SCRATCH JUST AS EASILY AS YOUR OLD ONE

Stephen-Worcester wrote:

I though the iphone 12 was supposed to have some better scratch resistance.

Better scratch resistance than the iPhone 11, and far less likely to shatter.

However a scratch protector is always recommended.

Suttonnh wrote:

Apple skimped on the one thing that’s quickly disappointing lots of people. I’m sorry that all our brand new devices are damaged so quickly. Maybe on issuance?

Apple skimped on nothing; they spent millions of dollars developing new glass with Corning that is less likely to shatter when dropped.

I had an iPhone 6S for several years. I’m obviously very careful with my phone. Not a scratch when traded in 3 mths ago. New iPhone 12 Pro had minor scratches within a month.

Made a WEAK paste with baking soda and water. Put the smallest amount on my finger and VERY gently, used a circular motion on the scratches. Mine were in the center so I was able to avoid the opening at the top of the screen. Wiped dry with a soft micro fiber cloth. Screen looks brand new. I’m about to order a screen protector.

yeah it scratch very easily ,ive iphone 12 and i always protect my phone with an expensive cover and a screen protector , and suddenly i found a tiny scratch in the outer ring of the camera ring , after contacting apple support for that very annoying issue , they told me its a very tiny scratch and they didnt even care to find their problem , im really disappointed for that bad quality as i never had this issue in any of my previous iphone 6s and 7

Yes, it is terrible. I used an iPhoneXs for more than two years without any protection, now my mom is using it like brand new, the same with my very old iPhone6. This iPhone12 now looks like if I stored it in my toolbox.

Yup. three days and 3 big scratches...Screen protector didn't arrived until a week of use. Now, have 4 big scratches and a ton of small ones around the edges. I've never had this issue before. It seems like plastic is able to scratch it.

I’ve had iPhones for a decade with no screen scratches, i’ve had the iPhone 12 Pro Max for 4 weeks and there’s a nick in the screen that my nail grooves into when scrolling no apparent reason for it. A phone shouldn’t need a screen protector it should be a more durable screen as advertised! How is this going to last 2 years and be available for resale if it can’t get through the first month without falling apart piece by piece?

That’s not the point I Shouldn’t have to I don’t like them! The alternative is a scratched screen I know but if the screen is prone to scratch but not shatter it should come with a screen protector as standard but apple obviously won’t be admitting that any time soon