Have people found the white iphone to have a worse viewing experience because of a lack of contrast that makes the items not seem as sharp or because the white is more distracting than a black background? These are some rumors I heard but I want to hear more from people who actually have them. Also, does it get dirtier more easily? I'm leaning towards purchasing the white but I want to be sure before I do. Thanks!
iPhone 4S, iOS 5.0.1
Honestly, there really is no difference between the black and white iPhone. Each contain the same hardware and it is all a matter of preference of which color you like better.
I have a black phone, my friend has a white one, they both perform the same/do the same tasks.
The color is actually underneath the glass on the front and back, so it won't make a difference as far as dirt. The edges are white plastic, but the edges are mostly covered by the metal antennae, so even if they were more attractive to dirt, you wouldn't notice.
As far as viewing, I've seen no difference. The screen itself gets very bright if you want it to, but obviously you won't get a lot of light reflected off the white surface if you aren't shining a light directly at it (which you wouldn't do with a white or black iPhone I hope). Of course, in any average lighting scenario, the white surface isn't going to be glaringly bright; in a dark room, any unlit surface is also dark.
I'm very happy with my white iPhone. As far as I can tell, the difference is only a matter of preference. All the hardware and function is the same.
Black or white iphone? Differences?
