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iPhone 7/Plus So, ACTUAL Jet Black owners...how are they holding up?
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I have had mine about 3 months and use an Apple leather case. The only place I see scratching on the JB surface is on the bottom/back where it curves. Lots of scuffs/scratching but the rest is pretty flawless. Overall I'm happy as a pig in poo.
The best case by far is the lifeproof Nuud. Shows off the gorgeous color 
I would think so. Despite the gap, the leather is thick enough to prevent the bottom from hitting any surface, given the surface is relatively flat.
Interesting....from what I have heard from owners of the black matte iPhone and from what I experienced in the Apple store before making my purchase of the jet black was that the black matte was actually much more slippery than the jet black. I bought the jet black in order to admire the beauty of this iPhone and only occasionally do I put a case on her.
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Geeze, that's ugly!!!! I can't imagine covering up the beautiful jet black iPhone with that.......The best case by far is the lifeproof Nuud. Shows off the gorgeous color
The best case by far is the lifeproof Nuud. Shows off the gorgeous color
Definitely looks good! Just didn't really want to spend life proof money when the phone is already waterproof and I barely go to the beach!
DecalGirl delivered me some skins for my LP to keep it safe. Should look cool. Can't decide which color to use first.
DecalGirl delivered me some skins for my LP to keep it safe. Should look cool. Can't decide which color to use first.
Carbon back. Orange front lol. Sadly im back to my otterbox
The best case by far is the lifeproof Nuud. Shows off the gorgeous color
Terrible I think
I'm not really a fan either but the black one is at least passable in my opinion. I got the blue one and it made my phone looks so cheap like a Fisher-Price toy so I returned it. I really don't like how these cases make our beautiful phones look but in some scenarios they are necessity. I definitely wouldn't carry my phone in this case as an every day carry type case though.
Anybody who want's to enjoy the smoothness and feeling of a JetBlack iPhone I can recommend the totallee "The Scarf" JetBlack case. I use it for my JetBlack 7 plus. (The case is also in "JetWhite" available)
It's quite ironic but at least my iPhone doesn't get micro scratches but the case only.
It's quite ironic but at least my iPhone doesn't get micro scratches but the case only.
I've never used a case and I'm actually quite pleased with the way my jet black 7 is holding up. No scratch has gotten through the black finish, which is great. Of course it's got light scratches, but they're not easy to notice. Overall I'm satisfied.
Apple's finishing of the stainless steel watch kinda sucks, but that's a different story.
Apple's finishing of the stainless steel watch kinda sucks, but that's a different story.
Update as I've posted in this thread a few times now...
Had mine for 4-5 months now, ceaseless, and although it has microscratches, it doesn't bother me one bit. Can really only see them in direct light and even then the phone has an odd character about it with the scratches.
Still looks great 90% of the time
Plus jet black really is the nicest colour
Had mine for 4-5 months now, ceaseless, and although it has microscratches, it doesn't bother me one bit. Can really only see them in direct light and even then the phone has an odd character about it with the scratches.
Still looks great 90% of the time
Plus jet black really is the nicest colour
I usually won't get a scratch on my iPhones in the year I have them (buy new one each release) but my Jet Black looks like its been dragged through gravel. It looks OK from a distance still and the color is very nice to the touch so still prefer it but boy does it scratch easily.
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I use Totalee cases. They have a jet black version of a really thin case.
No issues with felt lined apple leather case. Any debris that get inside a hard case will destroy the anodized finish. It just natural physical abrasion. And sand grains will really do a number. Keep it bare or keep it in soft lined case, away from sand, pocket debris, and clean often.
I got my iPhone 7 Plus 256GB (Jet Black) phone last week.
I had already planned of not using a case. Just like when I used my iPhone 6 Plus 128gb and iPhone 6s Plus 128gb. Never used a case.
On the very first day I installed the Armorz glass full screen protector for the front and the back I had installed a clear 3M film protection (full body). The 3M film will protect the phone from scratches. No need to get stressed when using the phone and also can show off the jet black look.
Here is the front of my phone with the Armorz glass screen protector
Back of my Jet Black phone with the 3M film installed
I have these pouches to carry my phone
SF Bags Suede sleeve
Joli Originals and Snugg Leather pouches
I also got Apple Care+ for my phone.
Hi, can u tell me where or which store in Hong Kong does the 3M wrap?
iPhone 7 Plus Screen Protector + Full Body , Skinomi TechSkin Full Coverage Skin + Screen Protector for iPhone 7 Plus Front & Back Clear HD Film - with https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J68036W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.JRZybXH8V7PD
Had to put this on my 7+. I saw a couple scratches on it the other day after removing the case. Not sure how they got there, maybe from the dust/dirt that collects inside the case. Haven't had an issue since I installed this protector.
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Irony is your phone would look better if you used it caseless.
Best case to avoid noticeable scratches is any apple case or cases with microfibre interiors.
