Is the iPhone7 Jet Black really as scrunchable as I read?

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Is the iPhone7 Jet Black really as scrunchable as I read?

I own an iPhone 5s. Was thinking of getting the SE, as I want faster power, but I also have a windows Phone for work, bigger than 5S.

Was looking at the iP7, and every review I read says the Jet Black looks awesome. The best of them all when you first open it. Look at it. Has a huge wow factor. Flawless.

But after a few days or weeks, those notable 'micro abrasions' begin to show. Even if you take it out of a case, they somehow appear.

I just wonder how people have dealt with that. Whether it's no biggy, or if most have since opted for the Matte Black.

Apple does state about these issues, and that you should have a case, but if you put a case on it, unless it's clear, what is the point of Jet Black?

Interested in views, to help me decide. I will be looking at one at the weekend, tho not sure if it will be Jet or Matte.

iPhone 5s, iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Mar 28, 2017 1:45 PM

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simon_a6 Author

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Mar 28, 2017 1:51 PM in response to JimmyCMPIT

Is this form to ask about peoples' views, and issues? And if issues raised on other sites are true, and to help clarify those issues?

If I ask about it in store, the sales person is only going to tell me the *good*, and not necessarily the real world experience, which is hopefully mostly good.

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FelipeV

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Mar 29, 2017 4:09 AM in response to simon_a6

simon_a6 wrote:

Is this form to ask about peoples' views, and issues?

No. This is a technical support forum. Not an opinion forum. There are other forums on the web that might be able to help you.

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Mar 29, 2017 5:18 AM in response to simon_a6

I've had mine since October and it remains spotless, but that's because I keep it in one of those little Gel cases that cover the sides and back and use a very thin screen cover in front. That has always seemed practical to protect the phone from scratches from items in my pocket or if dropped.

On my iPhone 5, 5s, 6 and 7 that solution has been far better than many of the clunky heavy plastic cases.

On eNay you can pick up the Gel case for about $2.50 and the screen covers at 6 for $2.00.

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JimmyCMPIT

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Mar 28, 2017 1:48 PM in response to simon_a6

go to the store and make a decision for yourself. Unless you have a technical question the aesthetics of the device are entirely in eye of the beholder.

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Is the iPhone7 Jet Black *really* as scrunchable as I read?

Is the iPhone7 Jet Black really as scrunchable as I read?