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I swear the black plastic on the bottom back of the phone is engineered to get "scuffed" the first time you set it down . Other than that I have some lint in the little gap between the screen and the metal rim around the front.
I'm not going to use cases or screen protectors so all of this can be expected, just wondering how everyone else's is holding up? Any drops yet?
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I swear the black plastic on the bottom back of the phone is engineered to get "scuffed" the first time you set it down
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Definately falls in to the "what the hell were they thinking" category.
I'm not going to use cases or screen protectors
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Wow, then I'm guessing we should all come back to this post in a month because you're proably our best durablity test example.
I HIGHLY recoomend a silicon case; protects the phone greatly, and makes it more sturdy to hold!
I got a complete package when I bought my GS2 for 5 euro.. A white and black silicon case, car charger and screen protector. Even though it isnt beautiful, I always keep my GS2 protected by a case
holding out for invisible shield now...
Absolutely fine for me, no marks whatsoever, no slow down of the software.
Have got a little dust around the edges between the edge and the screen.
i never use cases or screen protectors wether in mint or sh*t condition after 1 year who cares its time to upgrade.
sold my SGS after one year for AUD$350 and i never used a case or anything. (hopping to do the same next year with my SGS ii
Don't have any scratches or scuffs on it yet, but that's pure luck...I've managed to drop it twice and both times it landed on something soft. I love the phone but holding it can be a little awkward at times, it's angular shape and width does mean that I often have to shift my hands to accommodate it.
For that reason, I've put on a screen protector and I'm now waiting for an SGP Ultra Capsule Case to arrive. I'm hoping that will make it a bit more 'grippy' and less likely to slip out of my hands. My biggest concern is the camera lens, it seems terribly exposed there on the back of the device and it feels like I could damage it just by putting it down a bit too strongly.
Dropped mine 12 days ago. A juggle managed to launch it to a height of 5ft and then it landed totally flat screen down onto concrete with small stones on it. Shattered glass and non-working LCD.
Still waiting for Samsung to supply a replacement.
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Dropped mine 12 days ago. A juggle managed to launch it to a height of 5ft and then it landed totally flat screen down onto concrete with small stones on it. Shattered glass and non-working LCD.
Still waiting for Samsung to supply a replacement.
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.... .. my condolences. Something like that is the only reason I sometimes fantasize about getting a case.
The dust between the screen, how do we get it out? wet qtip?
I got 1 tiny scratch on the bezel around the headphone jack. It happen the second day I had the phone. I've lost hope in the couple screen protectors I've ordered. I just ordered a zagg full body protector. I've got an a official samsung case coming now.
But I have never heavily damaged a phone besides my hd2. I'm like 48 out of 50 in keeping phones in great condition while not using a consistent case.
I truly hate the silver cheap bezel on all phones. Usually the only thing I tend to scratch.
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Mine has a slightly weird hardware quirk since I first got it - the chrome border around the glass is slightly raised above the glass on right, but slightly below the glass on the left. It's like the glass is a bit angled / tilted up on the left.
Anyone else have this?
Nope mine is fine.
No scratches, have been using it for a month. I always put it on a cloth on my desk when I'm at home.
The dust between the glass and the plastic border annoys the **** out of me. I try to scrape it out with a needle, but they're too thick.
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Nope mine is fine.
No scratches, have been using it for a month. I always put it on a cloth on my desk when I'm at home.
The dust between the glass and the plastic border annoys the **** out of me. I try to scrape it out with a needle, but they're too thick.
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no scratches at all for me...but the dust could be removed with patience and soft brush mate.. i use one that came with my philips shave - just a tip
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Nope mine is fine.
No scratches, have been using it for a month. I always put it on a cloth on my desk when I'm at home.
The dust between the glass and the plastic border annoys the **** out of me. I try to scrape it out with a needle, but they're too thick.
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To remove the dust between the screen and the border all you need is compressed air. I was trying to get it out tonight by using my fingernail through a microfiber cloth to no effect. I pulled out my compressed air and that got it all out instantly.
On another note, I'm using the official Galaxy S II case until my Invisible Shield arrives in the next couple of days, hoping to convert totally to that and not have to use a case.
Can't you remove the dust in there with a can of compressed air and one of those straw attachments? Actually I might go out and buy one.
I definitely agree with the raised bottom on the back of the phone; mine's scuffed quite heavily although the front of the phone is fine, and IMO that's all that matters. A phone's meant to be used and it'll get scratches and whatnot over time.
I've got a feeling i'll be replacing this further down the track anyway since most of my phones don't look too healthy after the 18 month mark. Also have full insurance/warranty cover...if I happen to lose it they'll issue me a new one. Gotta love Korean telcos.
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Mine has a slightly weird hardware quirk since I first got it - the chrome border around the glass is slightly raised above the glass on right, but slightly below the glass on the left. It's like the glass is a bit angled / tilted up on the left.
Anyone else have this?
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Mine is the EXACT same way, I was wondering if it was just mine. Good to know its just a quirk of the phone.
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To remove the dust between the screen and the border all you need is compressed air. I was trying to get it out tonight by using my fingernail through a microfiber cloth to no effect. I pulled out my compressed air and that got it all out instantly.
On another note, I'm using the official Galaxy S II case until my Invisible Shield arrives in the next couple of days, hoping to convert totally to that and not have to use a case.
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The dust can be removed with a piece of paper too.
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AXIS of Reality said:
Mine has a slightly weird hardware quirk since I first got it - the chrome border around the glass is slightly raised above the glass on right, but slightly below the glass on the left. It's like the glass is a bit angled / tilted up on the left.
Anyone else have this?
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So your border is crome? I ask as mine as a black border
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tiny scratch at the back, at the plastic bump, fine elsewhere
So after dropping my phone and cracking the entire screen and then dropping the replacement, I decided to get a bumper with a less slick clear back.
The only downside to the bumper is that the cut out where the charging port is isn't wide enough to allow for the charger to fully connect. Maybe I'm being lazy but I'd like to avoid taking the bumper on and off everytime I hook it up to a charger.
With all that being said, is there a way to stretch the hole without making the bumper look all ghetto?
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Do you have a very fresh (sharp) Xacto knife or similar? Not a boxcutter, but a hobby knife that has a new edge. That would cut the hole bigger... I put a hole in the Galaxy S2 cases my parents got last week because the cases had the upper mic holes in the wrong place -- presumably why they were so cheap. I used a Dremel and a hot paperclip. Looks okay.
There's also using a custom tip on a soldering iron, but you run the risk of really damaging the case. Maybe a vinyl cutting tool from a hobby store (but then you're investing $$$).
I'll try out the xacto blade idea. And, actually, the 3.5mm jack cutout needs to be a bit wider.
I don't understand why they don't just make the cut outs larger in the first place.
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Who drops their $700 phone twice and buys a thin ass baby case for their phone??
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Well, Ray, although it's very rare that I drop phones, this phone is just very slick. And dropping it albeit being bad isn't the end of the world since I have Best Buy insurance.
And, honestly, I don't really like cases. Sooo...I went with minimal.
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After dropping the phone twice I would consider getting a more protective case such as the Impact Case:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHITE-IMPAC...s=63&clkid=6962411047160117429#ht_1402wt_1396
deeken said:
After dropping the phone twice I would consider getting a more protective case such as the Impact Case:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHITE-IMPAC...s=63&clkid=6962411047160117429#ht_1402wt_1396
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I had that case for my LG Thrill. It's a great case. My wife knocked my Thrill off the dinner table and the dang thing bounced off the tile and back up to a chair. It was pretty awesome.
The bumper I have now covers teh sides and has enough lip on the front that the screen won't hit from a fall. I think that case though would add a ton of bulk to this phone. I know it made my Thrill seem reallly big.
But I do appreciate the suggestion.
Yes I had to cut the USB charge hole on mine as well.
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I have noticed on my XS today that on the front of the cap where the engraved xperia logo the plastic has sort of been rubbed so its now shiny and doesn't look matte. I thought it was just a bit of dirt or sweat from my hand but after wiping it, its still there.
I keep it in a screen protector and case, the only contact that part of the phone has with something else is when it's in my pocket, so is this the jeans causing it?
Rather annoying tbh, anyone experienced this?
I don't remember sony said that the phone is scratch proof
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I wouldn't expect it to be scratch proof, but JEANS!!! Come on, that's a joke...
Mines off for repair but I didnt notice anything on the bottom bezel(also the only "exposed" bit on mine.
Are your jeans very loose? Its a big phone and I tend to wear regular or skinny fit jeans so the phone moves very little, maybe with very large pockets it would rub more.
With 1 week of usage, my XS is really good in this point.
No problem here, my case fully protects the phone I guess
Not that loose, I think its more from the repetitive taking phone in out of pocket as it rubs against the inside of the pocket.
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I have noticed on my XS today that on the front of the cap where the engraved xperia logo the plastic has sort of been rubbed so its now shiny and doesn't look matte. I thought it was just a bit of dirt or sweat from my hand but after wiping it, its still there.
I keep it in a screen protector and case, the only contact that part of the phone has with something else is when it's in my pocket, so is this the jeans causing it?
Rather annoying tbh, anyone experienced this?
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I to have this problem. On mine, it's the smallest part on the left hand side of the plastic. Like you I thought it was some dirt or something but it wont rub off, so i'm assuming that its the crap plastic. Quite annoying though, had my x10 for 2 and a bit years and the only mark on it is where i dropped it and it took some of the plastic of both bottom corners.
Oh, and i don't ware particularly tight or loose jeans. But the pockets are not the same material as the jeans are they so could it be that?
I know that jeans can have a sandpaper effect.
I first thought when reading the title, that your phone had damaged your jeans
Because that is possible too (talking out of experience with another SE phone with less rounded edges)
@dclark16
Yeah its quite a joke, I've also just noticed that the corners and edges of the phone are a dark shiny black...
@kaizokan
Ahaa, yes that reminded me of my K850i which made a big white L shape in the top corner of the jeans pocket
Its impossible that jeans can damage any hard thing.
Maybe little sand in your pcoket or something?
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I wouldn't expect it to be scratch proof, but JEANS!!! Come on, that's a joke...
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um...the jeans fabric is pretty abrasive, close to sandpaper.
So yes, nothing is scratch proof if you scratch it against a sandpaper.
The matte finish is a joke on this. Not durable at all, scuffs etc way too easy. I had mentioned a few weeks ago that under light use and good care that there were shiny areas appearing already. I have had other devices for 3 months that have looked better than my S after 3 weeks. (My X10 was far more durable)
Sony hasn't bothered to answer me at all, not that I really expected them too.
I have order a couple of more cases, etc but I will also be ordering a new bottom cap and battery back for when I resell it.
To be honest, I have seen some reviews of the One X that has the same issues, although not quite as bad.
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The matte finish is a joke on this. Not durable at all, scuffs etc way too easy. I had mentioned a few weeks ago that under light use and good care that there were shiny areas appearing already. I have had other devices for 3 months that have looked better than my S after 3 weeks. (My X10 was far more durable)
Sony hasn't bothered to answer me at all, not that I really expected them too.
I have order a couple of more cases, etc but I will also be ordering a new bottom cap and battery back for when I resell it.
To be honest, I have seen some reviews of the One X that has the same issues, although not quite as bad.
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Definitely agree with this, after all the noise sony made about how great the anti stain coating is...
I should take an eraser to the finish and see what happens... I'll bet it polishes it.
It's the same on mine and on the back cover around the camera. Shiny marks from the belt bag and a leather pouch. So the coating is very easy to get marks.
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Same thing happened to me.
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Definitely agree with this, after all the noise sony made about how great the anti stain coating is...
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well the anti-stain coating does not mean anti-abrasive.
the point is understand the texture of jeans fabric is very coarse and act like a sandpaper.
The plastic case is to cry..
I have an black one and its now like an 2 years used phone..
Also the backplate is cheap o plastic..
But the screen is ok :thumbup:
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The plastic they use must be the usual glossy stuff but with a matte coating (the way matte LCD panels are made).
Hi All,
A tale of warning/caution...
Last night my Razr Maxx fell off of my lap and onto the wooden floor. Literally a fall of less than 2 feet. Even though I have a case on it, the screen cracked all the way down the middle.
This seems awfully fragile for "gorilla" glass. Anyone else with an issue? Manufacturer defect?
I'm right there with you...~2 foot drop, happened a few months ago.
Here's carnage:
Science Ninja said:
Hi All,
A tale of warning/caution...
Last night my Razr Maxx fell off of my lap and onto the wooden floor. Literally a fall of less than 2 feet. Even though I have a case on it, the screen cracked all the way down the middle.
This seems awfully fragile for "gorilla" glass. Anyone else with an issue? Manufacturer defect?
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There are many, many complaints of this. Not unusual story at all.
Gorilla glass is still glass. When impact comes from the side or corner, it will still break. This is why some of us drop the phone and it's ok, because it depends on the angle where it's dropped.
For those who paid attention in school, you know that when things are hard, they are brittle.
Gorilla Glass is great the problem is because of the increased strength the manufacturers feel they can use thinner glass and end up making it to thin.
Also thats not much of a case, is it soft or hard plastic?
I think the main purpose of gorilla glass is to prevent scratches. The hardened glass is still going to shatter if dropped...
Also looks like you're case only covers the sides. It appears (correct me if i'm wrong) that the corners of you're phone are exposed, and that the screen has almost no coverage. Good looking case but if it doesn't keep the phone safer...
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My experience is different - I dropped my razr twice and I feel very lucky
The first time it felt of my desk on the tiled floor screen down and not even a scratch
the second was from my chest pocket on the cement pavement - got two tiny scrathes on the botom left of the screen.
My HD2 has a Gglass too and cracked on the first fall. I had better luck after the replacement...
Dropped my Razr from 4 feet up onto concrete, corner hit first, then flipped a couple of times.
No damage.
It depends on the case.
Looks like the good ole TPU case. As others have stated nothing is perfect and imo no matter what case sometimes shiznit happens.
That being said and being the clumsy person i am i have dropped my razr various times in my otterbox commuter and haven't had a problem.
People seem to forget that the most notoriously fragile phone on earth (hint: it's slightly fruity and has a 4 in the name) is made from Gorilla Glass on two sides. It's still glass.
I keep the pictures from these threads to show people who think I'm crazy for using an OtterBox. Haven't had to replace a phone since i started using them.
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otterbox ftw!!!
Monkey glass my walnuts
I was also very disappointed with the promises of gorilla glass. it seems to shatter, chips, and scratches just a little less than regular glass. manufacturers also seem to be using very thin pieces for the digitizers.
I think that monkey glass is a brand recognition like pyrex is to borosilicate. you don't buy borosilicate bowls, you buy pyrex.
Manufactures probably pay a steep tax to incorporate monkey glass in their products. To cut costs they might be using thinner layers than appropriate.
Just go to alibaba.com or dhgate.com and buy a tempered glass digitizer for like 20 to 30 dollars. Heck, buy two for good measure and to save on shipping.
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daniel644 said:
Gorilla Glass is great the problem is because of the increased strength the manufacturers feel they can use thinner glass and end up making it to thin.
Also thats not much of a case, is it soft or hard plastic?
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Just a soft case, but it does cover the sides (see picture). As mentioned, my guess is because of the angle (right on the bottom left corner).
Some one here recommended the Otterbox Commuter. Is that the consensus on the case with which to go?
Thanks for the input!
Yes gorilla glass is strong but not bullet proof like the Kevlar back "hint of sarcasm"
People have already mentioned about manufacturing and size is one of the issues.
Corning are going to push v2 soon it'll be double strength but half thickness ;-)
Screen protector and a camping pouch for cycling down top all's good.
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Science Ninja said:
Just a soft case, but it does cover the sides (see picture). As mentioned, my guess is because of the angle (right on the bottom left corner).
Some one here recommended the Otterbox Commuter. Is that the consensus on the case with which to go?
Thanks for the input!
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I've got the commuter case, it looks great, can't speak to protection factor as I have been fortunate enough to have not dropped it YET, every other touchscreen device I've owned has been dropped atleast once but in recent years I have gotten better at not dropping (after losing a 400 dollar archos 5 to a fall in the gravel driveway).
My brother got the defender case and within the first week it got snagged and pulled off and in his words went across the room, and here we are some 3 months later and its still working great, if your crazy worried about the screen, and your one of those guys that like belt clips (I don't) go with the defender as the phone can be placed in the belt clip screen in creating a full "shell" around the phone.
Also that 4 mentioned above with gorilla on both sides, LOL, has notoriously thin sheets of gorilla glass, which is why they break so easy.
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Just a soft case, but it does cover the sides (see picture). As mentioned, my guess is because of the angle (right on the bottom left corner).
Some one here recommended the Otterbox Commuter. Is that the consensus on the case with which to go?
Thanks for the input!
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I and my daughter both have otterbox commuter's on our razrs. I've been luck enough (*knock on wood*) to not have dropped mine yet. But my daughter has dropped hers enough in parking lots, driveways, classrooms, etc to more than have paid for both and her razr is still perfect.
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I and my daughter both have otterbox commuter's on our razrs. I've been luck enough (*knock on wood*) to not have dropped mine yet. But my daughter has dropped hers enough in parking lots, driveways, classrooms, etc to more than have paid for both and her razr is still perfect.
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A kid with a razr is definitively proof enought of resistence.
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I accidentally threw my phone across the room over a football match. Lol Bounced off my bed, off the wall and onto a wooden floor. All was fine thankfully.
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I think the main purpose of gorilla glass is to prevent scratches. The hardened glass is still going to shatter if dropped...
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This. Yes. This is still glass. Now, if they could make Gorilla Plexiglass, then you might have a semi dropproof phone.
Just wondering if the frame paint is not peeling off?
The reason is that I put a full tight protected silicone case, but I need to take it of regularly for charging purpose as I also use magnetic dock (I don't want to sacrifice my USB flap, either).
I heard that the upper and bottom parts of the frame are made of painted plastic.
Is it peeling off after some time?
I believe that the whole frame is anodised aluminium, I got that from the info-graphic published by sony, and the fact that mine has gone for a skate and the bottom bezel looks not to be plastic.
No peeling I dropped mine and on top of the frame I got a deep scratch but it's still black so no peeling
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Not even a scratch or anything. The frame is still black.
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My phone drop off and hit a corner, and the corner is peeling, but under that peeling it's still black, i think it have a thin coat of something like glossy barnish or something like that.
And the buttons... The buttons are a completeliy deception, here you have a picture:
It's like rusty metal.
Mine is peeling, there's a white layer underneath it. (I have a white unit).
I don't know what's coming off - aluminium (is that possible? I guess so) or some paint...
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Mine is peeling, there's a white layer underneath it. (I have a white unit).
I don't know what's coming off - aluminium (is that possible? I guess so) or some paint...
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I have a black unit and it feels like powder coating however as in most cases with matte finish the panels on my device has started to become glossy after the grease on my hands rubbing and rubbing against the surface in long term. Just like a keyboard become glossy after years of typing..
Question for you people that have scratches on it. How? How are you doing this? I've had mine since release and I have zero scratches or marks on the body, and I've never used a case or anything on it. Never.
So the question is; are you guys throwing it around and putting it in places with keys and other stuff, because I don't understand how it's possible to make the power button as ugly as Confus3d's button.
- Yes, I use my Ultra as my main phone, and I have it with me wherever I go
- Never used any protection
- Yes, it has hit the floor a couple of times
- Yes, I take it with me and use it when I'm out on town... not being sober.
Still after this, I don't have a single scratch. You guys must be throwing it around like a ball
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So the question is; are you guys throwing it around and putting it in places with keys and other stuff, because I don't understand how it's possible to make the power button as ugly as Confus3d's button.
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I use the phone without case and only have scratches in the back and a little bit in the lense glass, and i don't know why my button is rusted, because i've never used the phone in the water.
My last phone was an iphone 4s and two years later the buttons are perfect!
I use it very carefuly, in fact the phone has kiss the floor only once and it was a friend (a stupid friend).
I think the button has some kind of paint on it, but i'm prety sure that it's not an aluminium button
I've used mine with and without case only scratch is on top and I drop it like 2 meters from me getting out from a car rest of the phone looks brand new and I have it from last year when they put this baby on sale
Actually I'm impress by the build quality also use it as daily phone so no problem here the top scratch is my fault and survived marvellous without case
I don't have screen protector and not a single scratch
Very happy with it waiting for zu2
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Question for you people that have scratches on it. How? How are you doing this? I've had mine since release and I have zero scratches or marks on the body, and I've never used a case or anything on it. Never.
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I used the KLD Icelandic case and now the KLD Enland case.
Have had quite a few drops (~10) with most being only 2-2.5 ft (the height of my bed lol [emoji12])
There is 'peeling' on the corners of the phone due to friction between the corners of the phone and the corner of the case. There is one (relatively speaking) giant area of peel off in the lower part of the front edge. It is kind of 'contained' within the microphone slit.
I'd send pics, but it is 3:30am out here, you'll have to wait for 4-5 hours more [emoji16].
Edit: The power button is spotless, BTW.
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warfareonly said:
I used the KLD Icelandic case and now the KLD Enland case.
Have had quite a few drops (~10) with most being only 2-2.5 ft (the height of my bed lol [emoji12])
There is 'peeling' on the corners of the phone due to friction between the corners of the phone and the corner of the case. There is one (relatively speaking) giant area of peel off in the lower part of the front edge. It is kind of 'contained' within the microphone slit.
I'd send pics, but it is 3:30am out here, you'll have to wait for 4-5 hours more [emoji16].
Edit: The power button is spotless, BTW.
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Alright, I'll wait. Just post them when you have the chance
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warfareonly said:
I used the KLD Icelandic case and now the KLD Enland case.
Have had quite a few drops (~10) with most being only 2-2.5 ft (the height of my bed lol [emoji12])
There is 'peeling' on the corners of the phone due to friction between the corners of the phone and the corner of the case. There is one (relatively speaking) giant area of peel off in the lower part of the front edge. It is kind of 'contained' within the microphone slit.
I'd send pics, but it is 3:30am out here, you'll have to wait for 4-5 hours more [emoji16].
Edit: The power button is spotless, BTW.
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Could it possible that the white version is made from plastic, while the black is fully anodized aluminium?
Mine is also white.
Looking forward for the pictures, warfareonly... Thanks.
I don't have much skill with a camera, so I have attached all the shots which I took. :silly:
Feast your eyes upon the ruin of my phone's beauty
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I don't have much skill with a camera, so I have attached all the shots which I took. :silly:
Feast your eyes upon the ruin of my phone's beauty
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That doesn't look like anodized aluminium. It looks like a painted plastic, instead.
anune.bengkong said:
That doesn't look like anodized aluminium. It looks like a painted plastic, instead.
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The top and bottom panel is plastic while the sides are made of aluminum. Plastic to probably help the antennas. At least on the black version.
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The top and bottom panel is plastic while the sides are made of aluminum. Plastic to probably help the antennas. At least on the black version.
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It's true, you can check it easily with a coin. Smash the sides and hear the sound it makes. Top and bottom are plastic sond while sides are aluminium!
Confus3d said:
It's true, you can check it easily with a coin. Smash the sides and hear the sound it makes. Top and bottom are plastic sond while sides are aluminium!
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This means, we cannot avoid peeling paint on top and bottom parts of the frame. It will peel off, eventually. :crying:
The question now: how to make it last longer...?
I realize, this is a thing that I don't like from Sony. I have some Sony gadgets, most of the chrome painted parts are peeling off...
You don't like Sony you should see the peeling on the frame of galaxy line (S1,2,3)
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You don't like Sony you should see the peeling on the frame of galaxy line (S1,2,3)
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Yeah. The "chrome" frame of my Galaxy Note doesn't exactly look "fresh" anymore.
Sent from my Z Ultra