i have my iphone 12 here with me still in the box, i’m scared to open it as a quick google search has resulted in many people saying their iphone 12’s have scratched really easily. As i’ve payed £799 i don’t want to scratch it, any answers?
Amyleigh23 wrote:
I’m going to go with Samsung.
Your prerogative, of course.
But be aware that the Samsung forums are full of customers complaining how easily their screens scratch, and Samsungs come with a screen protector preinstalled from the factory.
Corning, and the industry as a whole, worked together to move to a glass that is somewhat easier to scratch but is much more shatter-resistant.
You can add a screen protector to protect against scratches; there’s nothing you can apply to a screen to meaningfully protect it from shattering.
Pick one:
1) You can purchase and apply your own screen protector of your own choice.
2) Apple can provide one and raise the price accordingly.
Personally, I much prefer choice #1.
Samsung does #2 and applies one at the factory; you can read numerous posts elsewhere from Samsung owners annoyed they are paying for Samsung's protector when they want to apply their own on other forums.
If you really dislike screen protectors, use a good case that covers the screen, absolutely no putting it into or taking it out of pockets anytime it would rub across the screen and make sure your hands are always clean, and you can do it; many people do just that.
You don't have to, but you also need to use caution in using your device. The fact that your screen has not yet shattered shows the screen is "tough."
Most people have been purchasing and using a screen protector with every iPhone; I know I have ever since the very first iPhone that was released.
This is easily the worst screen on an iPhone. Mine scratched with nothing more in my pocket than what I carried everyday with my 7Plus. 7Plus didn't have a scratch after over 3 years carrying it. This one has three scratches after two weeks - deep scratches that I can feel with my finger nail and pad of my index finger. I don't know what the difference is, but it this is what advancement in glass technology looks like, then I'll take old school.
I can attest to the easy scratching, this is my 4th iPhone and all the others have no damage at all. The new one was scratched from either salt, pepper, dust, or other debris on my kitchen table. It didn't leave the house in 3 days while I was waiting for the screen protector to arrive. Very gentle use in 3 days...this is the most expensive phone I have ever purchased ($1600 in Canada) after being so happy with my 8 Plus. I was looking forward to the camera upgrades and the bigger screen. It will take me 2 years to pay for it.
I have had it for a few months now. There are scratched on the screen by the speaker and camera that is not covered by the screen protector. Scratches on the Stainless Steel sides from putting and removing a case. And I have a cut on my finger from sliding it over the protective glass shield every time I open the phone or need to close an app.
#Crapple
#disappointed
Apparently it does. Mine was caused by rough dry skin on my finger tips while sweeping to unlock the screen. No kidding, a bit disappointing and had I research this iPhone more, I would had purchased the iPhone 11 instead and saved some money.
I have more bad news to add to this discussion-
I bought the new iPhone 12 in Pacific Blue (was impossible to find!) I’ve owned multiple iPhones over the years without even a worry about scratching. I’m still very careful to keep my iPhone(s) out of harms way, but I don’t obsess over them either. I’ve NEVER put a screen protector on ANY of my many previous iPhones ....and I never got a single scratch.... until now.
My new iPhone 12 doesn’t have a mere scratch- it’s got a fingernail-deep GOUGE. I’ve had the phone for 30 days. And I’ve been so careful, as always. I have NOT A CLUE how this happened either. I was so upset that I immediately called in to the Genius Bar for an appointment to get it repaired or replaced. Whatever material they’ve switched to, it’s awful. I can’t avoid the gouge and use the phone properly either. This is a complete shock- makes me want my old iPhone back.😢
Yes, worse phone screen ever. & I even went to the Apple store about it & they said it’s not covered under warranty, I’d had it less than a week. I’ve had to fight with EE to get a refund. I’m so unhappy with it & the stress I have had from ringing Apple and EE all week, they’ve finally agreed to accept it back & I think once my 12 is received by EE and I can upgrade again, I’m going to go with Samsung. My 12 is scratched so bad after less than a week, my old iPhone 7 is in much better condition than my 12 so I refuse to pay all this money for a such a low quality phone.
My iphone 12 pro max has a lot of scratches at the bottom just from charging it, the charger makes contact with the stainless steel frame and scratches it, i never had this issue with the aluminum body frame of iphone 11 very disappointed
Feel free, other phones scratch just as easily.
The Verge: WHY YOUR BRAND-NEW SMARTPHONE WILL SCRATCH JUST AS EASILY AS YOUR OLD ONE
The difference is Samsung includes a screen protector applied at the factory.
Rather than raise the price and force you to accept a screen protector Apple decided upon, Apple allows you to select and apply your own if you so desire.
Had you done that, the screen would not have scratched.
In 5 years with a legacy iPhone SE with no screen protector, no screen scratches.
In a day and a half with an iPhone 12 Mini with no screen protector (ordered it Sunday; it's coming tomorrow), already several noticeable nicks. It's been in my pocket twice (alone in there, no keys or anything). No drops.
Bummer.
Yes it does scratches incredibly easily. One of the worst phones for it in years. Mine was scratched from new when my father placed his (new) iPhone 11 on top to compare size.
Apple dropped the ball here with their engineering.
After a week with the iphone 12, in a lockdown situation where i just place my phone on the table i have 3 scratches.
No going out, no real use of iphone in the outside.
This is a ridiculous durability for a screen.
I hope there is a replacement or moneyback guarantee
Yes! So disappointing!! Thought the ceramic coating would hold up. It’s barely been a week since using my phone and just found a crack deep enough to catch my finger when going over it. I usually get a screen protector and never had any issues with previous phones, I guess I’ll be getting one now. At least I have a protection plan for when the crack expands and can get a new screen.
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?
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.
Does the iphone 12 scratch easily?
