Anyone go from matte black to jet black - thoughts? Do you like it better?

[Tarah Sorber]

Does the Jet black scratch easily? I change cases often and i dont want to have the sides all scratched up from me pulling cases on and off. i currently have the matte black.

 

[jpxyz]

Does the Jet black scratch easily? I change cases often and i dont want to have the sides all scratched up from me pulling cases on and off. i currently have the matte black.

I have scratches from changing cases.

 

[Tarah Sorber]

Wondering if there will be a jet white... im really considering the jet black, but rather would have white if they release one.

 

[robbrick]

Never thought of getting the matte black. I have the jet black and more often than not, it has no case on it. I own one case, smoke grey apple leather case, and it's only on when I want my phone to look different. It's a phone & it's not as fragile as everyone thinks. Not everyone wants to slap a case on the jet black.

How's the finish holding up?

 

[jrdatrackstar1223]

I don't have an iPhone 7, but from playing with both, I would go with Jet Black because of the grip. I like to go case-less whenever possible, and having that extra grip from the Jet Black is everything. I actually switched to an SE from an iPhone 6 (upgrade anyway) because of how slippery that matte finish is (especially after washing your hands!).

 

[TLD1]

I handled a Jet Black 7+ at the Best Buy store where I bought my matte black one, and it was very attractive to say the least. But it also saw no reason to buy it because I knew I'd be slapping a case on it, and was waaaaaaaaay too paranoid about dropping my phone to carry it naked. To those not so nervous, more power to ya...but I just couldn't do it.

 

[nikkisharif]

How's the finish holding up?

Just as beautiful as the day I got it

 

[dchandler]

Just as beautiful as the day I got it

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Your not using a case?

 

[nikkisharif]

Your not using a case?

75% of the time my phone is naked. Other times, I use my Apple leather case.

 

[lmws214]

Thank you

 

[thatiPhoneUser34]

I just changed conpanies had the 7 matte black now jet black iPhone 7 plus. Only reason i got the jett black was because they didnt have matte lol

 

[robbrick]

Just as beautiful as the day I got it

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I'm amazed! The bottom of the phone that is exposed when the Apple case is on doesn't take damage? I am thinking the difficulty of scratching the finish is harder to do without abusing the phone.

Thanks for the pics. I would never have the guts to go case-less.

 

[nikkisharif]

I'm amazed! The bottom of the phone that is exposed when the Apple case is on doesn't take damage? I am thinking the difficulty of scratching the finish is harder to do without abusing the phone.

Thanks for the pics. I would never have the guts to go case-less.

The bottom of my phone has never been damaged (knock on wood lol). And I'm not gentle either. Most times, I'm trying to plug the phone up in the dark & still no scratches. It's pretty tough.

 

[robbrick]

The bottom of my phone has never been damaged (knock on wood lol). And I'm not gentle either. Most times, I'm trying to plug the phone up in the dark & still no scratches. It's pretty tough.

good to know. i currently have one of those slim cases that are open on top and bottom and have noticed the phone is still not scratched. hopefully it stays this way. by your example, it probably will.

 

[nnahorski]

The bottom of my phone has never been damaged (knock on wood lol). And I'm not gentle either. Most times, I'm trying to plug the phone up in the dark & still no scratches. It's pretty tough.

This. I've got the jet black as well and change cases often, but always use an apple leather or silicone case. No noticeable scratches or abrasions in that open area

 

[nikkisharif]

good to know. i currently have one of those slim cases that are open on top and bottom and have noticed the phone is still not scratched. hopefully it stays this way. by your example, it probably will.

You should be just fine. Here are pics of the bottom of both of my devices. The 7 Plus is flawless & my 6S Plus (purchased on launch day) has one scratch below the charging point.

Sorry for the quality....this one was taken with my 6s Plus.

 

[Cladster]

I had the 7 black now JB plus, its way nicer imo. Finger prints only neg but worth it, i Use Apple leather case when out, no marks or scratches. I think those scratching up the JB would scratch any phone, or just don't care.
You wouldn't believe what my 18 year old son has done to a black apple leather case unless you saw it, he wouldn't last 5 mins without scratching up a JB phone.

 

[lmws214]

Matt black rocks.

 

[Spencerdl]

I have scratches from changing cases.

Really? I change cases all the time (mostly Apple leather cases) and I have ZERO scratches.

 

[Spencerdl]

Just as beautiful as the day I got it

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Same for me as well Nikki. I guess we understand how to take care of our $1,000+ (tax included) iPhones.