Is it true that the Matte Black Iphone 7 plus is prone to paint chippings and early wear?

[alexinwonderland14]

Hi! Im debating on wether to get a matte black iphone or go with rosegold because I heard rumours that the matte black iphone is very prone ro early wear and paint chippings mind you even when handled with care and protective case. I dont know how true this is because I've ask a couple of people and some say it is true and some say its not the same case as their iphone. Help! Really wanted to get matte black

 

[bobpet63]

I haven't experienced it.

 

[Garz]

I have yet to experience that. I don't know anybody who has complained about it.

 

[mumfoau]

I keep mine cased but I don't know of anyone who has experienced such a thing and to be honest, the OP is the first time that I've heard of the phenomenon.

 

[tr1ad]

I have two small chips, but that's because I use mine without a case.... It's not bother to me really

 

[Anastayja1]

I have not experienced this. I've had mine since October and it still looks like the day I purchased it. I don't go caseless though.

 

[knotsure]

Only if it takes an impact with concrete or steel or something similar in hardness. If you have in case or it never takes any drops it probably won't chip.

 

[Just_Me_D]

My black iPhone 7 Plus have NEVER been in a case and there's not a ding, dent, scrape, scratch, crack, nip or boo-boo on it.......If it's not in my hand, it's typically in my back pant pocket or attached to my iOttie when I'm in my car.

 

[cwbcpa]

I have had mine since October and there is not so much as a faint mark on it or a fading of any color. It looks like it did when I pulled it out of the box. I do keep some sort of a case on it most of the time just because I think it's so slippery and I get nervous about dropping it.

 

[Quis89]

I'd say get a case and enjoy your phone. Though I'm not sure it's something to worry about even without a case if you take care of it.

 

[LCW]

Most likely a bad rumor started out of jealousy by someone with a scratched jet black 7 Plus

 

[tr1ad]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/9to5mac.com/2017/02/09/chipped-matte-black-iphone-7/amp/

 

[imwjl]

Mine bought last fall isn't showing the problem. It's out of a case fairly often. It's cleaned often. It's a primary work tool so while not abused, it's no way babied.

 

[d4niel_93]

Would yall prefer that or scratches lol i have the Jet Black and the back is scratched

 

[LCW]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/9to5mac.com/2017/02/09/chipped-matte-black-iphone-7/amp/

Hmmm... not good. I just got mine last week. Hopefully it's a later batch that has this resolved.

I also have the option since I'm inside the return window to exchange for a jet black... hmmmm

 

[LCW]

Would yall prefer that or scratches lol i have the Jet Black and the back is scratched

How bad? Pics?

 

[anon(5630457)]

I've had my matte black iPhone 7 Plus for a month now and it's still in pristine condition; however, I always have it in a case!

 

[tadpoles]

I've never heard of the 7+ chipping. Mine hasn't, thank goodness.

 

[bamf-hacker]

I have had mine since launch day and up until recently went caseless. My device is still flawless.

 

[metalchick719]

I've read about that happening over the past couple of weeks and find it hugely disappointing. I still have an iPhone 6s and decided to wait for the iPhone 8 this year, but I was thinking if I wasn't too thrilled with it, I would just grab an iPhone 7 instead - and the only two colors I would consider are rose gold or matte black. I mentioned this issue to my friend recently, too - she has the matte black iPhone 7. I hope it's just a rare thing that happens to the odd matte black iPhone. :-/