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

[LCW]

F*** it... not taking any chances. Was still within return window... so exchanged the matte for jet black... beautiful!

 

[Garz]

F*** it... not taking any chances. Was still within return window... so exchanged the matte for jet black... beautiful!

I've owned both colors. Matte black, very very very unlikely to chip. Jet black, very likely to scratch. Even with a case.

 

[Rob Phillips]

I've owned both colors. Matte black, very very very unlikely to chip. Jet black, very likely to scratch. Even with a case.

My thoughts exactly. I have never heard about the matte black being particularly susceptible to chipping under normal use. Case and point: I've had mine since launch. It has zero scratches and I rarely use a case. There are articles and discussions all over the place about the jet back scratching. Apple's own web site even warns users about micro abrasions on jet black iPhones.

 

[LCW]

Regardless I still prefer the jet black finish after having both. I love the finish. Similar to my black apple watch

 

[Tarah Sorber]

Regardless I still prefer the jet black finish after having both. I love the finish. Similar to my black apple watch

I have a matte and a jet black. My matte is 5 months old and has very slight marks on antenna lines from switching cases. Barely noticeable and looks brand new.
My jet black is a week old and has micro scratches all over the lower part of it from me changing cases and one longer scratch in the middle that I can see at certain angles. They didn't lie when they said it shows scratches easily.

 

[NewYorkChic]

No wear and tear over here as of yet

 

[itsnotmeitsyou]

You need to remember, there are millions of people using a matte black iPhone. Usually people aren't posting online to check in and say their iPhone is still mint, so you're only seeing the few rare occurrences. If it was a common thing, you'd see it posted everywhere.

 

[Jude526]

If this is true would in my opinion be a mfg defect.

 

[Swapnil Vartak]

I have seen the paint chipped off on my Friend's iPhone 7 in 3 different places on the back and it does not look pretty. I wonder how it will look with the paint on the entire back chipped off...And it's a fairly new phone as well..less than 3 months old...

 

[dchandler]

I havent experience any chipping with my black 7 plus at all. I do get a lot of finger prints but thats expected.

 

[ab06deg1]

I wonder how it will look with the paint on the entire back chipped off...

Silver

Mine is 5 months old, I hope I'm "safe" now

 

[TLD1]

Although I keep my Plus in an Apple leather case religiously...the top & bottom end are exposed in it, and I've dropped the phone a few times that I know it's hit the floor on one of tose sides...and I've had no damage at all. Overall, the matte black seems pretty tough to me!

 

[Digital-Nomad]

Well, I have the issue. And there's also a thread on the Apple forum as well. After 7 months the paint chipped off close to the left speaker. A few days later it started also on the right side. Talked to Apple support but they say it's cosmetic so no warranty. Which is still strange for such an expensive phone. My iPhone is in a Tech 21 case with extra screen protector.

 

[Digital-Nomad]

After a few extra support issues I got my iPhone replaced. So now it's for sale ;-)

 

[chezm]

Haven't experienced it but I've got my leather case always on

 

[TripleOne]

My friend dropped his Matte Black a few times, and there’s paint chips here and there.

 

[timee80]

My 7 had a chip in the side after a small fall in a car. It does happen

 

[Rob Phillips]

Common element here: Dropping.

Don’t drop your phone (or put a protective case on it) and there’s a really good chance you might not get any chipping.

 

[Speedygi]

But it still beats scratches on a jet black even if it is.

 

[jcbama85]

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

I really wanted jet black, but the lady at Verizon talked me into the matte black, saying the jet was a finger print magnet. I use a minimalist case, but no issues for me.