For me step 1, purchase phone. Step 2, have screen protector installed prior to leaving Verizon store. Step 3, place it in a nice clear case. Priceless. 
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iPhone 8 Scratchgate?
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Got my 64 GB SG 8+ and put a tempered glass screen protector and an apple silicone case immediately. I’ll do what I can to avoid scratches.
not buying the 8 till AT&T has BOGO deals in a month or two
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they've gone back and forth over the model years
This makes me very nervous to hear. I’ve had the 7 and have had no problems with the aluminum backing.
I’d also like to see photos of the scratching.
I’d also like to see photos of the scratching.
Again this is normal. Ignore Apple detractors as they swarm like crowds every time there is a new Apple product. There could be abrasions depending on what is in contact with the glass.
I bought a screen protector and I use an Apple leather case, which helps protect my device.
Att does have the BOGO deal but you have to purchase Direct TV to get it. No thanks!
Att does have the BOGO deal but you have to purchase Direct TV to get it. No thanks!
last year and earlier in the year they had BOGO with no Direct TV requirement. A lot of times they have better deals from the third party retailers than from Apple or AT&T corporate stores.
good chance they will have a BOGO deal with no Direct TV required
This thread is pointless without pictures.
Why does the poll have a "Not really" but not a "No scratches at all" option as well?
Got mine on day 1 no cover, no screen protector, and while I don't abuse, I also don't baby my stuff. The phone is a tool and I use it.
Can't find a single scratch yet.
Got mine on day 1 no cover, no screen protector, and while I don't abuse, I also don't baby my stuff. The phone is a tool and I use it.
Can't find a single scratch yet.
My iPhone 8 is fine. I did have 1 iPhone a few years ago that had a million little scratches on it, almost from day one. From the research I did at the time, I think it is a random problem with the coating on the glass. Luckily I'm not that sensitive to the issue, so I just lived with it. But whenever I was out in the sun, the reflections of all the little scratches was pretty ugly. I was very happy to move on from that phone... Good luck convincing a genius that it's not your fault
I honestly can't believe that this topic exists. iPhone 4 and 4S was just like this, why is iPhone 8 any exception?
The glass on 4 and 4S weren't infused with ground up unicorn horn like the 8 is. One would expect more resiliency given the composite.
I find the gorilla glass is so good there is no need for a screen protector, everywhere else like the sides and back, yes.For me step 1, purchase phone. Step 2, have screen protector installed prior to leaving Verizon store. Step 3, place it in a nice clear case. Priceless.
You seriously think it's worse than the 4/4S? I think you're losing your mind, because my 4 was and my 4S is pretty scratch prone. Now on the 8, I imagine it will scratch more than the 4 because of the round design leaving it more exposed, but that doesn't mean the glass is any less durable than the 4.
Nope, those are just micro scratches from normal use. The flash makes them more apparent. Keep in mind that it's been in use for 5 years.
Still, the scratching shouldn't have come from keys (unless maybe for iPhone 6 they have a higher hardness rating than what your phone has). Long term use shouldn't equate to becoming more scratch-prone.