Chipping or Scratches on Space Grey 5s

01-30-2014 04:26 PM

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hooplvr

Just wondering if anyone is experiencing the same chipping/scratching issues on their Space Grey 5s as with the Slate 5. Thx

01-20-2014 07:08 PM

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serglb

I am, but I don't wear cases.

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01-20-2014 07:09 PM

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jsntrenkler
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Personally I have found the Space Grey 5S to be more durable than my 5 in regard to scratches.

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01-20-2014 07:10 PM

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warcraftWidow

Originally Posted by jsntrenkler

Personally I have found the Space Grey 5S to be more durable than my 5 in regard to scratches.

Agreed. Mine hasn't had the same chipping and scratching issues.

01-20-2014 09:08 PM

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EggoEspada

It's much more durable than the iPhone 5's Slate coloring, but I have gotten quite a few scratches. Majority are I'm the conferred edges around the device.

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01-22-2014 01:41 PM

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iEd

No chipping or scratching on my Space Grey 5S.

01-22-2014 01:45 PM

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BreakingKayfabe

Much less prone to it than slate. That is for sure.

01-23-2014 09:09 AM

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neurodave

Nothing yet. Then again, I seldom have it out of a case.

01-23-2014 11:57 AM

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iRiidium

I want to believe that the 5s uses a tougher grade of aluminum or a more durable anodization.

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01-23-2014 04:13 PM

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demedcj

I haven't had any scratches on mine. A little chipped on the side because i dropped it. Still waiting for my case to get here

01-23-2014 04:21 PM

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darksora14562

I haven't had any chips or scratches yet on mine. I'm running mine naked

01-23-2014 05:39 PM

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anon4757448

None here. Mine has had front/back protectors and a case since day one. I only take it out of the case for a little while when I'm home or in the office.

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01-23-2014 06:26 PM

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offdahglass

I don't have a scratch on mine because I have a solild case. If you truly want to be scratch-free then get a reliable case. Other than that, you will. Only a matter of time.

01-24-2014 10:48 AM

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EmceeGeek

Originally Posted by demedcj

I haven't had any scratches on mine. A little chipped on the side because i dropped it. Still waiting for my case to get here

Case after the chip huh?

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01-24-2014 11:25 AM

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John Yester

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Mines better, though I do miss the all black..

01-24-2014 12:35 PM

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chezm
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I only use the official leather case from apple and no screen protector...I do take the phone off the case often to wipe it down and it's spotless, no scratches at all

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01-25-2014 01:07 AM

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iRiidium

I wonder about the glass on the iPhone. I've heard its not Gorilla glass but we don't how scratch impervious it is...so I'm always gonna use a screen protector. I found the tempered glass screen protectors to be great, and Zagg Invisible Shield HD is always a winner for me too.

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01-25-2014 05:08 AM

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cwbcpa
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Originally Posted by iRiidium

I wonder about the glass on the iPhone. I've heard its not Gorilla glass but we don't how scratch impervious it is...so I'm always gonna use a screen protector. I found the tempered glass screen protectors to be great, and Zagg Invisible Shield HD is always a winner for me too.

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For what it's worth I have had an iPhone 4, 4s, 5 and now a 5s and have never had a scratch on my screen. I have used screen protectors some of the time. Probably about half the time actually. I have a tech armor protector on my 5s. I like their screen protectors because I actually forget it's on the phone. I normally hate using one.

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01-25-2014 06:50 AM

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demedcj

Originally Posted by EmceeGeek

Case after the chip huh?

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I ordered the case before I got the chip. I should've ordered it before I even got the phone lol. I should call UPS actually. The case has been stuck in Cali for almost 4 days for some reason.

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01-25-2014 10:15 AM

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EmceeGeek

Originally Posted by demedcj

I ordered the case before I got the chip. I should've ordered it before I even got the phone lol. I should call UPS actually. The case has been stuck in Cali for almost 4 days for some reason.

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That really sucks! UPS doesn't usually hold packages, that's strange. See what's going on.

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01-25-2014 10:17 AM

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jsntrenkler
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Originally Posted by EggoEspada

It's much more durable than the iPhone 5's Slate coloring, but I have gotten quite a few scratches. Majority are I'm the conferred edges around the device.

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Yikes with that mirror finish it must drive you crazy.

01-25-2014 12:23 PM

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jaleelhamid

I been using the black leather apple case and I haven't had any scratches or chipping on my iPhone 5s space Gray

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01-25-2014 12:30 PM

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iRiidium

Originally Posted by jaleelhamid

I been using the black leather apple case and I haven't had any scratches or chipping on my iPhone 5s space Gray

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...because you've been using the black leather case.

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01-25-2014 12:45 PM

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jaleelhamid

Originally Posted by iRiidium

...because you've been using the black leather case.

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Yupp and when I take it off it looks brand new!

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01-25-2014 12:51 PM

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iRiidium

Originally Posted by jaleelhamid

Yupp and when I take it off it looks brand new!

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A brand-new looking phone is a happy phone.

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01-25-2014 12:52 PM

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