iPhone 7 Durability

[badelhas]

I scratched my screen in my purse so now a spigen glass protector. It was only 7.99 for 2 and it's the clearest glass protector I've ever used.

Yeah, even if I never use a case I find a glass screen protector essential. Remember that its very easy to break it, not only scratch it.

Cheers

 

[nalakrub]

Seems pretty sturdy. I always put a screen protector on. Speaking for the Jet Black, I show some scuffs on the bottom where I usually start to take off or end putting on a case. I'm talking plastic and rubber cases - super easy to scuff. Otherwise, no issues.

 

[badelhas]

Seems pretty sturdy. I always put a screen protector on. Speaking for the Jet Black, I show some scuffs on the bottom where I usually start to take off or end putting on a case. I'm talking plastic and rubber cases - super easy to scuff. Otherwise, no issues.

Glass screen protector is the most important thing this that's the place where it actually breaks.


Cheers

 

[SprSynJn]

I've had both a case and screen protector on every iPhone I've had. Never have had one break.

 

[pwiss]

I case up the jet black with a clear case, still shows the fingerprints but I know my finish is safe!

 

[badelhas]

I dont like cases, it hides the look, feel and design which the phone was designed for in the first place

 

[birdman325]

I always struggle between the clean look of the phone without case, and the concern of slippery sides in dropping it!

 

[badelhas]

I always struggle between the clean look of the phone without case, and the concern of slippery sides in dropping it!

I have decided we only live once and our smartphone was made, designed and created to use without a case

Cheers

 

[G323q569]

So far mine has held up well. I do have a case on it though - albeit a thin one, the Scarf from Totallee. So one of the thinnest cases you can buy. I do drop it once, from about 4 ft and face down it landed on concrete. Luckily I have a glass cover on the screen and I only slightly chipped in a few spots around the edges. I do have the lifetime warranty one so I am getting another in the mail.
Overall though it's held up well and I have had it since day one of release.

 

[linsiris]

Although I've used them before, I'm not a fan of screen protectors (or tempered glass) I end up removing them because I see a change in the marvelous colors and definition the iPhone screen has, and thankfully never had a broken screen (so far *knocks on wood). Cases? Sure, I prefer the very thin ones, which is why I'm looking for something like the peelskin for my jet black 7, I love how it feels in the hand so I want something that doesn't ad up any bulk or weight.

 

[Bushkesh]

Since alot of you guys use those slim cases, why not just go for something like skins from Dbrand or Slickwraps?

 

[Rob Phillips]

Since alot of you guys use those slim cases, why not just go for something like skins from Dbrand or Slickwraps?

My biggest argument against skins is that they're not easy to swap out. I use a few cases and enjoy the ability to easily switch things up.

 

[eyecrispy]

My biggest argument against skins is that they're not easy to swap out. I use a few cases and enjoy the ability to easily switch things up.

Agree. Also, I do like some protection. I very rarely (if ever) drop my phone, but just in case, I like to have a bit of coverage and protection. I personally have exclusively used the Apple Leather case on my 7. Love it. Looks nice, is slim and feels good in the hand.

 

[Eclipse2K]

Phones are becoming too thin and slippery so I use a Candyshell Grip and a Belkin Glass protector. I have seen some say the matte black chips even with a case but I've had mine since December with no chipping at all. It's been durable but I'm sure it'd be different without a case as all phones do Show wear.

 

[badelhas]

At lest Apple stop with the "Smartphones made of Glass" trend. That´s really stupid, imo, since we are prone to drop them at some time....

Cheers

 

[Shanicenicolle]

At lest Apple stop with the "Smartphones made of Glass" trend. That´s really stupid, imo, since we are prone to drop them at some time....

Cheers

If the rumors are true it'll be back this year though

 

[Boltagar]

Mine was knocked out of my hand by a tossed pillow, hit parquet flooring from about two feet. Micro scratches on screen when viewed from a specific angle..

 

[LoisJoh]

I am using the screen protector, doesn't have any scratches yet.

 

[Damien_Eternal]

I always use more substantial cases like the Spigen Tough Armor. It just isnt worth the risk of damage for me. Id have a hard time paying a deductible, let alone the full price to replace my phone if something happened. Not only that, but I am on the road a lot for my job, so always having a working phone is paramount.

 

[HBogard]

I think without a case it is still a durable phone, normal height drops never damaged my phone or whatsoever, it was one the hardest drop on a concrete floor, still got minor scuffs on the sides, the screen stayed protected, thanks to a the tempered glass screen protector.