A hard case did this!

Agree with Katana-San. It's not worth trying to repair. The mark doesn't alter or get in the way of functionality. It's just a ding that all phones will eventually get.

A leatherette finish looks nice, but offers no protection.

Look for a case that has a decent edge protector and openings for the camera that protrude slightly further than the lenses. You can't protect the lenses from every possible hit, but at least when setting the phone down on a flat surface, screen up, the lenses don't touch.

It of course doesn't need to be exactly like the one I purchased for my iPhone 14 Pro, but it has a decent to good edge that helps to protect against a drop on a hard surface (and I've done that a couple of times). Hard to see in the product images, but the case also has a clear, hard plastic back to protect from scratches and other minor damage.

There are tons to choose from, and it is of course up to your personal preference. But I wouldn't use a hard case.

noobmaster17 wrote:

Yeah it’s a protective film for the frame but it doesn’t cover every corner :’

Hello once more~ If your iPhone is still working well…put another case on it and continue on. I would not recommend repairing it as you may do more damage than you currently have.

~Katana-San~

You'd have to fill the gouge with something that will set and adhere. Then sand it out smooth and paint to match.

And why a hard case. Other than to prevent scratches on the phone where the case covers it, what good does it do? I can't absorb even a small amount of force if the phone is dropped. In that respect, a hard case offers almost no protection at all.

Hello~ Apple will more than likely consider that as cosmetic damage…so if you replace it then you will be paying for the replacement. It looks as if there is some sort of film attached??

~Katana-San~

Hello~ +1

~Katana-San~