iPhone 5 durability after nearly 2 yrs

[agarwal.apar]

Hey Guys,

We often talk about the durability of iPhones . I have started this thread with an intention of seeing how actually iPhone bear day to day handling.

Post photos of your iPhone 5(in particular) even if you had this baby in case from Day 1.

I got my iPhone 5 15 months back.

I had mine in case most of the time. Currently, no case.

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[EdwinG]

My white iPhone 5 actually hit concrete last week and got the edges chipped of, and a little scratch on the screen

 

[John Yester]

Looks like it's holding up pretty well

 

[CDG]

My white iPhone 5 is 16 months old. I have dropped it three times on hard surfaces but with a case on. There are a couple of minor scratches on the metal bezel but otherwise looks brand new.

Wish I was brave enough to use it without a case.


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[agarwal.apar]

My white iPhone 5 is 16 months old. I have dropped it three times on hard surfaces but with a case on. There are a couple of minor scratches on the metal bezel but otherwise looks brand new.

Wish I was brave enough to use it without a case.


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Ahh, it hurts. Currently, I am being brave enough to carry my phone without a case else I keep it in Apple leather case/Casemate Brushed Aluminium case.

But very soon, it will go back in the case again once I am done with the phase of enjoying the actual feel of iPhone! lol

 

[boovish]

Both my parents kept their iPhones without a case, and they have held up pretty well. My mom only dropped hers once so far, and that was when she missed the last step of the stairs. She was fine. The iPhone only got a little dent in the edge

 

[Ledsteplin]

I've had my iP5 for 10 months. It's been in an Otterbox Defender (the kind that covers the home button) the entire time, except for twice when I removed the case to clean out dust and debris. It still looks brand new. Still works great. Have had no issues at all. I'll most likely keep it when I get the 6 in February.


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[dobermansrule]

I 've had my i5 for a little over a year and I use it without a case. It has so many dents and scratches that I don't care as much anymore...


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[agarwal.apar]

Both my parents kept their iPhones without a case, and they have held up pretty well. My mom only dropped hers once so far, and that was when she missed the last step of the stairs. She was fine. The iPhone only got a little dent in the edge

Good to hear that only phone got a dent and your mum was fine!


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[agarwal.apar]

I 've had my i5 for a little over a year and I use it without a case. It has so many dents and scratches that I don't care as much anymore...


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Dents give character to a phone it seems. As long as the phone is working fine it should be good.


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[Just_Me_D]

Your iPhone looks similar to mine. I have a few war wounds (mostly scrapes around the edges), and I NEVER have it is a case or any other protective covering so I'd say that its durability is solid...

 

[CDG]

Your iPhone looks similar to mine. I have a few war wounds (mostly scrapes around the edges), and I NEVER have it is a case or any other protective covering so I'd say that its durability is solid...

I am jealous. Wish I wasn't so paranoid about dropping it.


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[agarwal.apar]

I am jealous. Wish I wasn't so paranoid about dropping it.


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Have the courage and carry ur phone without a case. Trust me, you will fall in love all over again!


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[Just_Me_D]

I am jealous. Wish I wasn't so paranoid about dropping it.


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I've dropped mine several times, but thankfully, it was on my lap as I was getting out of my car. Other than that, I'm usually very careful about not dropping it. I also don't think about it...