Dont get a graphite nexus 6p - Nexus 6P General

The only thing i hate about my nexus is how easy it marks if i take my nexus 6p out my pocket for example and it has any contact with anything like a zip for example, 9/10 i have a new mark on the edges its impossible to avoid unless you have a case which is annoying because i do not like cases, if you are still waiting to get a nexus get another colour i recommend aluminum as these marks on the edges are not noticeable

my graphite did fine out of a case for 2 weeks... not a scratch. laid it on tables, pockets, whatever...

Have had mine since 10/28. No case, no dings or marks.

Had my graphite since launch with no case and there are a couple minor marks on the edges.
It definitely marks easily.
That said, I also had the aluminum and I definitely like the graphite better, looks so much more impressive. I'm hoping that the marks over time will just give it a weathered quality look, rather than just look bad.

Aluminum master race #aluminati

If you like to rock your phone naked like me I suggest getting a skin that covers all around the phone. Dbrand and Skinomi are fairly inexpensive and offer full body protection.

Somebody recently posted that the "Aluminium" is the default version and everything else is basically a coating.

No marks on mine yet. Knock on wood.

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Somebody recently posted that the "Aluminium" is the default version and everything else is basically a coating.
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makes sense can definitely see its underneath

I have the dbrand carbon fiber covering the rear of my graphite. That's it though
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Mine just arrived yesterday. I've kept the verus case on it just in case. I was really scared about the glass shattering more than scratches on the phone itself.
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For anyone worried about getting marks on the chamfered edges, you might as well accept it's going to collect fine scratches over time. I take care of my devices, but every device I've owned with a polished chamfered edge has collected scratches. It'll happen whether it's in a case or not. I wouldn't be surprised if that's why Apple and Samsung have both moved away from that type of design. It got so bad on my old Note 4 that I ended up buying BlueMagic metal polish and polishing the edges so I could list it as "mint condition". Looked as good as new afterwards. Polished chamfered edges look nice, but that's about it.

I've had my Nexus aluminium for almost 2 months and keep it naked in a leather sleeve. Hasn't marked at all in that time.

Had my graphite since pre order launch and it fine no marks but I've still got my iphone5 and that's not marked..but I to have ordered the copper look skin from dbrand just cos it looks great..
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I own an aluminum one. I wouldn't buy graphite beciase its the same ish as the iPhone 5 slate color. That beveled edgr will look like crap in no time. I love the color, but I go nude so I can't afford the easily marked up phones.

I just ordered 64 gb aluminum for this exact reason. Really like the graphite color the best of the three but have heard that its a scratch magnet. So pumped for the upgrade!

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Mine just arrived yesterday. I've kept the verus case on it just in case. I was really scared about the glass shattering more than scratches on the phone itself.
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Don't be fooled by trolls or samsung fcktards
Mine still looks fresh and never had any spontaneous cracks and I am pretty rough than the average person

If you're really stressing over the scratches, you can try this guys method:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=er3eJhVneQU

had my graphite for a month. looks brand new still.

My graphite version is also flawless. I use a case with it though

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Anyone sporting a naked Note 2?

Was just curious to know, is anyone out there rocking their Note 2 in its birthday suit? If so, any scratches yet? I myself have had a screen protector on since day 1 of owning mine whereas my friends that also have it are all naked. Just curious to know if anyone has any serious scratches of their own.
Powered by my Note 2!
Naked.
I keep mine from things that have a high mohs rating and I stay scratch free.
Naked white with no problems. I think it's the best way to experience the phone.
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Naked... no need when your careful
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Naked... no need when your careful
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I agree 100%
Another area of concern was the use of the S Pen on the screen. If that would over the course of its life span leave any surface scratches as well.
Powered by my Note 2!
I have had a screen protector from day one but I went weeks without a case. Just put the Samsung protective cover on and it is surprisingly thin and light.
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I had mine naked for a few months and did see a few tiny scratches appear so covered up. First with a Copter screen protector which sucked!! It made the screen look like ****e. Small text was impossible to read and the S-Pen marked it. I later opted for a very cheap harder plastic no-name protector which is excellent. I have plans to buy a 10 pack and change every other month or so.
The way I see it you preserve the second-hand value if the screen is scratch free. If in two years time you want to sell it for a good price you just need to invest in a new flip-cover remove the screen protector and it's almost like new.
100% all natural.No screen protector. No case. I like the feel and look without bulky protection. I allow the Gorilla Glass 2 to do its thing.
Afterall, its a phone; its going to get used, scratched and dinged. I want to enjoy the complete phone experience in the meanwhile.
Have you seen those cars that had the bra on the front? People removed them only to find out that their paint was now two-toned, and dirt and debris had etched the paint along the edge of the bra, not to mention having a red sports car with a black mask on.
I was naked on every smart phone I've had up until the Note 2. I've always gotten scratches on every other phone no matter how careful I was.
I also have a small hard case on it. I would love to run naked on that too but the smooth back is just begging to slip out of my hand. Plus the case makes it feel more solid and reduces the creeks and growns coming from the crappy plastic Samsung insists on using.
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Another area of concern was the use of the S Pen on the screen. If that would over the course of its life span leave any surface scratches as well.
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I would be concerned if a plastic pen scratched glass.
In other words, it won't.
The glass with the oleophobic coating is at least 9 mohs.
Without the coating, its still 6.5-ish.
Plastic is around 3 or 4.
No screen protector here, I adsolutely hate screen protectors. I think they ruin the clarity of the screen. But I do have one of those folio style cases so the screen still gets covered when its not in use.
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I've been using the Seidio active case and like it, no screen protector. Just ordered a flygrip and will probably rock it naked with that.
Like others have said I won't use a screen protector as I trust the screen plus hate the feel and affect on clarity.
I'm using a cheap tpu case partly for peace of mind of a little protection and partly because it has a built in kickstand that isn't very intrusive and has been pretty handy to have.
I have mine naked, but the first few days of owning it the phone fell upside down on the wooden floor so now I have 2-3 large scratches on the screen from grains of sand
Same set up I run on every phone I've owned:
Verizon slim hard kickstand case, no belt clip
Cheap eBay matte screen protector
I keep my phone in my pocket so I need a slim case. Every since the T-Bolt, a kickstand is a must for me. I absolutely hate clear screen protectors since it always feels like I'm dragging my finger across the screen rather than sliding it. I ended up buying the $12 pack at Big Red since my phone arrived before my China protectors. The cheap matte ones look great, don't smudge, and make the screen silky smooth.
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Screen protector I got from Verizon and an all white Androidified case from Cruzerlite. My hands are a little dry so carrying the phone naked (the phone) is slippery in my hands. The case gives me a nice grip to hold on to the phone.
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My typical progression is: get a new phone. Think "I need to protect this thing" and get a case. Rock case for a week or 2 and then hate the extra bulk. Take off case and love the natural feel of the phone.
I followed suit with this phone. Had the flip case ordered before the phone was out. Got the phone and immediately popped the case on. Rocked it for 2 weeks and took it off.
However, I have actually put the case back on because I found usefulness besides the protection. With the phone's size, the case flap provides more area to maneuver it. It also prevents accidental home button presses when the phone is in my pocket.
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I've been using mine Naked for about 2Weeks. No scratches yet. I also hate Screen Protectors. A TPU case would do
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Case has damaged phone more than being nekkid would...

Ok, I am kinda peeved right now. I bought a Diztronic TPU case shortly after purchasing my Note 2. The thing is just so slippery it screamed for grippy rubbery case. Fast forward a couple months and here I am taking my case off to clean out any dust inside it, only to find tiny pock marks all over the back of my phone. I swear it looks like a few grains of sand or something got in there, but I can feel nothing. I can only conclude even fine dust particles can scratch the back if caught between the battery door and the TPU case. Pretty disappointed my case has done more damage than keeping my phone nekkid ever would have. I baby my gear and this thing now looks like &#!$ on the back.
Anyone else experience this? Any better kind of case I should use when I order my replacement back? Or do I just need to be better about cleaning out the case more than once every couple months?
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Ok, I am kinda peeved right now. I bought a Diztronic TPU case shortly after purchasing my Note 2. The thing is just so slippery it screamed for grippy rubbery case. Fast forward a couple months and here I am taking my case off to clean out any dust inside it, only to find tiny pock marks all over the back of my phone. I swear it looks like a few grains of sand or something got in there, but I can feel nothing. I can only conclude even fine dust particles can scratch the back if caught between the battery door and the TPU case. Pretty disappointed my case has done more damage than keeping my phone nekkid ever would have. I baby my gear and this thing now looks like &#!$ on the back.
Anyone else experience this? Any better kind of case I should use when I order my replacement back? Or do I just need to be better about cleaning out the case more than once every couple months?
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I have had this issue too. I bought a cheap TPU case off of Amazon while I was waiting for my phone to come from VZW and put it on after I had pkayed with the phone for a day. When it went in the case it was perfect, a week after being in it the battery door has deep scratches, the chrome bezel around the camera is scratched badly and the chrome bezel around the screen is DENTED IN! The case actually covered the bezel around the screen so it wasn't something in my pocket that did it, it was something that magically got in and out of the case. And lemme tell you those scratches and dents are especially noticeable on the Titanium Note 2...
After that I ordered 2 CruzeLite TPU cases, or whatever they call their cases, and thise worked much much better, my phone got no more scratches and was pretty welly protected. I still wanted something a little better though because I was still scared that if I dropped it that it would get badly damaged so when the Urban Armor Gear case was finally released I bought it and couldnt be more happy.
The sides are a way thicker TPU rubbery type material and the back is hard plastic. It gives the phone a more sturdy feel, like you could drop it and barely worry about it getting damaged. The few times I have dropped it didnt hurt the phone or the case, it is a very welly built case and doesnt add much more bulk than the CruzerLite TPU cases did. I would definitely reccomend you try one if you like the way it looks, the black and orange look really snazzy in my opinion, but I have a thing for orange soo....
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UnexplainedBacon said:
Ok, I am kinda peeved right now. I bought a Diztronic TPU case shortly after purchasing my Note 2. The thing is just so slippery it screamed for grippy rubbery case. Fast forward a couple months and here I am taking my case off to clean out any dust inside it, only to find tiny pock marks all over the back of my phone. I swear it looks like a few grains of sand or something got in there, but I can feel nothing. I can only conclude even fine dust particles can scratch the back if caught between the battery door and the TPU case. Pretty disappointed my case has done more damage than keeping my phone nekkid ever would have. I baby my gear and this thing now looks like &#!$ on the back.
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I'm anal about my gadgets too. But when you put the case back on, you won't see the pock marks. If it still bugs you, just replace the plastic battery cover. That is why I prefer plastic instead of an all-metal body. If the battery cover gets messed up, you can always get another one. You can't fix damage on an all-metal phone like the HTC One. Yes it's a beautiful device, but once it gets the first scratch or ding, it will never be the same. Just like the first door ding on a new car
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I've had this issue with previous cases on other phones in the past but not this time. What I did is within the first hour of getting the phone I wrapped it in that sticky wrap that's cut for our phone that they sale on Amazon then I put it in the case. One the phone looks sick wrapped up and two if I ever wanna pull the wrap off I will have a brand new phone with not one single scratch. Cause I found over time plugging a phone in every night in the pitch black before you go to bed eventually scratches around the port but not this time.
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I've had this issue with previous cases on other phones in the past but not this time. What I did is within the first hour of getting the phone I wrapped it in that sticky wrap that's cut for our phone that they sale on Amazon then I put it in the case. One the phone looks sick wrapped up and two if I ever wanna pull the wrap off I will have a brand new phone with not one single scratch. Cause I found over time plugging a phone in every night in the pitch black before you go to bed eventually scratches around the port but not this time.
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Can you link to this wrap or tell me what its called? Not seeing it.
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Yeah I found replacement covers on Samsung's site for $20. I know there's cheaper alternatives but I am always wary of knock offs. The bigger bummer is the sides of the phone are jacked too and ya can't replace those. Sucks. I was hoping to sell the Note 2 when the Note 3 arrived, but my resale value just took a nose dive.
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Can you link to this wrap or tell me what its called? Not seeing it.
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Here is the clear skin http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009CFX9RK/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1367861210&sr=8-3&pi=SL75 I bought the brushed stainless. I'll take a pic of it tonight. It does take a little skill and patience but everything fit perfect, I discarded the screen protector tho.
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Here is the clear skin http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009CFX9RK/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1367861210&sr=8-3&pi=SL75 I bought the brushed stainless. I'll take a pic of it tonight. It does take a little skill and patience but everything fit perfect, I discarded the screen protector tho.
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Nice idea. I have a flip cover but I may get a Skinomi to protect the frame.
INCREMENTAL said:
Here is the clear skin http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009CFX9RK/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1367861210&sr=8-3&pi=SL75 I bought the brushed stainless. I'll take a pic of it tonight. It does take a little skill and patience but everything fit perfect, I discarded the screen protector tho.
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I'd love to see that pic. Thank you!!
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I bought the Incipio Case LGND and have no regrets. You can find it on their website here http://www.incipio.com/cases/smartp...-cases/samsung-galaxy-note-ii-lgnd-folio.html or spend a little less and buy it from Amazon. However, I'd pay the extra extra money because it comes with a screen protector, cloth and lifetime warranty if purchased directly from the manufacturer. I don't have any issues with debris getting in between the back cover of the phone and the case. The phone is easy to place into the case and take out.
Always clean your case. At least ecery other day. Sabd and little dust particle will eventually get in there no matter how tight your case is.
As for me, I put on Xtremeguard back protector since I had the white version. I figured I can always peel the back and get higher resale value.

Supcase Unicorn Beetle PRO Series Review

Ok so I decided to get a more heavy duty case because I will be needing it for a couple of weeks.
Decided to grab the Supcase off amazon because it was the highest rated heavy duty case on there.
The case itself feels like it stands to the title "heavy duty." I say that because it does add a bit of weight to the phone, which i personally like.
The cut outs are spot on so there is no obstruction to anything and it have a dust cover for the headphone and usb ports.
The power and volume button is slightly raise which makes it easy to reach and press.
It also feels like it would be able to withstand a fall or 20 without there being any damage to the phone...
other than that there is nothing else that you can say about this case.
Now for the bad.
The rear camera cut out is lazy...by which i mean they expose the Motorola logo. and instead of creating a bright between the camera and logo. they just left a long cut out between them....bad design, because that doesn't really help protect against duty.
The back is a lot slippery which is a disappointment for a heavy duty case.
The included "screen protector" is just a flimsy piece of, well film...although it would be able to protect the screen from scratches it would not do anything if you phone fell at an angle which cause it to hit the screen directly.
Well on that note, because the SP is just a film...it does not lay flat against the screen which creates a giant haloing effect all across the screen....that is a MAJOR deal breaker for me.
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Not really a pro or con just preference
Almost forgot...the include belt clip although sturdy, meaning it will stay in place, clips to the face of the phone, so you will not be able to check notification while using the clip...I find this annoying some might like the added protection in case you bang the screen against the edge of a table/desk or whatever else.
Conclusion...
This case its a 2.5/5
Chances are I'll only use this case for the next few weeks, then store it in a box somewhere until I need it again...You are better off with a good TPU case and Temper glass protector for everyday usage.
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Turns out that not working out for a few people so I Heavy duty case without a built-in SP with a TGSP, maybe
I think I'm going to buy the ballistic tough jacket maxx
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I think I'm going to buy the ballistic tough jacket maxx
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That looks very nice....very expensive....but every nice
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That looks very nice....very expensive....but every nice
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On sale on Amazon.......http://www.amazon.com/Ballistic-Google-Nexus-Tough-Jacket/dp/B00QMGRW8E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420561409&sr=8-1&keywords=ballistic+nexus+6
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On sale on Amazon.......http://www.amazon.com/Ballistic-Google-Nexus-Tough-Jacket/dp/B00QMGRW8E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420561409&sr=8-1&keywords=ballistic+nexus+6
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Wish I had saw the earlier ?
I bought the supcase unicorn beetle and it's definitely a 4 out of 5.I admit the back is slippery and the camera cutout is lazy but I don't have a haloeffect on my front screen.maybe you got a bad one.I love this case a lot more than the ballitistic.This one alteast has style and fits the phone tight
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I bought the supcase unicorn beetle and it's definitely a 4 out of 5.I admit the back is slippery and the camera cutout is lazy but I don't have a haloeffect on my front screen.maybe you got a bad one.I love this case a lot more than the ballitistic.This one alteast has style and fits the phone tight
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Umm I wish i could take a pic to show you... but if you say that your front face is flat against the screen so that you don't have that glaring effect where it looks like you have water trap underneath the screen, then maybe I will try to contact them to get a replacement.
I love the ballistic case on my lg optimus g pro. Figured it would make the n6 to big for my liking. I got the supcase and like it.
i do have the haloing and so does my wifes moto x2013 with her trident case. I can only see it with the screen off and at an angle so no real problem, plus dont have to deal with bubbles. I do agree its slippery and should be more tacky for a hd case but even the ballistic case on my old phone was slick on the back, only the corners were really grippy. I personally like the camera logo cutout. I would of liked it to include the nexus logo as well like the ringke max case I also bought. overall im happy with it, it is a bit big but i feel it is protected. I had the phone for a week and didnt use it until i got the cases for it. I have 2 kids and accidents happen.
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I love the ballistic case on my lg optimus g pro. Figured it would make the n6 to big for my liking. I got the supcase and like it.
i do have the haloing and so does my wifes moto x2013 with her trident case. I can only see it with the screen off and at an angle so no real problem, plus dont have to deal with bubbles. I do agree its slippery and should be more tacky for a hd case but even the ballistic case on my old phone was slick on the back, only the corners were really grippy. I personally like the camera logo cutout. I would of liked it to include the nexus logo as well like the ringke max case I also bought. overall im happy with it, it is a bit big but i feel it is protected. I had the phone for a week and didnt use it until i got the cases for it. I have 2 kids and accidents happen.
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lol, I wish I hadn't used my phone the first week I had it without a case..and I would have like the cut a lot better if it was like the Ringke Max. Overall like I said the phone feels and is protected in the case, for instances I drop the phone in the gym last night (due to the slippy back actually, it really just slipped out my hand) and nothing happened happened to the phone. :victory:
The haloing i get with the screen both off and on, and from all viewing angles

Soft bezels?

I've had my white 6P for about two weeks now and tonight I noticed that the polished beveled edges are scratched up already. I baby this thing. Never dropped it.
Has anyone else noticed this? I am thinking of returning it for a graphite model. Are the graphite models polished too?
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I noticed it. Second Frost model is the same too (I replaced my first one due to fingerprint reader hardware issues.) I decided to just live with it as the scratches are only very visible in direct light and are only cosmetic. I have read though that this issue is persistent with most technology that utilizes the same polished bezels. Take the Galaxy Note 4 for example. Over at the forums there you can see people talking about the same issue. I also have read that certain car polishes will help with the scratches but have not tried it myself yet.
Edit: I also baby my device. It's always in a case (Diztronic TPU) and only comes out when I want to clean it. I think my second model came with some scratches out of the box. My first model probably got scratches from dust in my pocket from when it had an open bottom case (Spigen Thin Fit.) Either way, scratches will form on this model over time either from dust or other debris whether you have a case or not.
Thanks for the input. I think I'm gonna order another and return this one in hopes of getting a clean one.
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Thanks for the input. I think I'm gonna order another and return this one in hopes of getting a clean one.
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Were you able to return and receive a clean one?
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Were you able to return and receive a clean one?
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Nope...I'll be returning it and reordering another. Gonna go with graphite this time.
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Had my graphite one about a week now - dropped it lightly once (my heart skipped a beat) but no visible scratches or anything. Ordered a case for it now.
No scratches on my aluminum. However, I dropped it once (with a Nillkin Nature thin case on) and there is a dent in the bezel. It's not very noticeable to the eye, but if you run your finger over it you can tell it's there. I'd say this phone body is pretty soft.
Well that's the price we have to pay for premium. Aluminum is a pretty soft material, so it scratches. It is not flexible like plastic, that's part of the material. If you don't like that material quality, then return it and buy a totally different phone.
Nope i babied the crap outta my graphite but it still got scratches on white itd be way less noticible
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i've had my white 6p for about two weeks now and tonight i noticed that the polished beveled edges are scratched up already. I baby this thing. Never dropped it.
Has anyone else noticed this? I am thinking of returning it for a graphite model. Are the graphite models polished too?
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My graphite has gotten a couple of them on the edges (top and bottom) already.
I personally like my phones naked but i feel this will need a case, alas.
Can anyone recommend me some case that prioritises edge protection and retains the elegance?
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My graphite has gotten a couple of them on the edges (top and bottom) already.
I personally like my phones naked but i feel this will need a case, alas.
Can anyone recommend me some case that prioritises edge protection and retains the elegance?
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Ringeke Nexus 6P case
Yes all metal phones are prone to dents and scratches. Thats why I dont see the hype with them. Solution is to buy a hard case and glass screen protector.
I have 2 dents all ready on the right side near the power / volume buttons. The second one I did my self, was testing how strong it was, by pushing my fingernail into the bezel, if you press quite hard, you can push a dent in it with your fingernail, that's how soft /strong the bezels are. I immediately bought a case to protect it from future dents. Spigen rugged armor btw, great case if you are looking for a thin good protective case.
Agreed, this is just something you deal with when you get a metal phone. Aluminum is soft, and every aluminum phone I've ever seen is prone to scratches. Remember the "issues" with the iPhone 5's getting all scratched up? Note 4's have this "problem" as well with the polished edges on them. This is one reason why I honestly prefer plastic phones, got a GS3 sitting right here on my desk that looks good as new. Plastic is more durable, but doesn't equal premium to most people. Complaining about scratches on a metal phone is like complaining about them on a case imo, but at least the case kept them off the phone. Usually anyways, polished edges seem to be prone to scratches even in a case. Dust/dirt can make it's way between the case and the device and cause scratching. My Note 4 that was in a Speck Candyshell case since day one shows a couple on the polished edges.
This will keep being talked about until people stop demanding metal phones. Even titanium would scratch, so no other real way around it.

What's a great, super slick plastic film screen protector

Hi folks,
I'm used to using TGSP, and I bought one of the OP TGSPs for the 6T, but for now I'm leaving it unopened. I actually like the factory-applied plastic film, except for the fact that it picks up scratches so easily.
Is there a more durable or self-healing plastic that has that same slick feel and edge-to-edge coverage? I'd like to replace my factory one with a similar-but-less-scratchable alternative without adding the thickness of glass and without losing edge to edge coverage.
I've read lots of these threads but there are so many opinions and most of the action is around TGSP.
I'm in the US, so please focus on ones available here.
My current best guess from Amazon is the IQ Shield one.
Thanks!
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Hi folks,
I'm used to using TGSP, and I bought one of the OP TGSPs for the 6T, but for now I'm leaving it unopened. I actually like the factory-applied plastic film, except for the fact that it picks up scratches so easily.
Is there a more durable or self-healing plastic that has that same slick feel and edge-to-edge coverage? I'd like to replace my factory one with a similar-but-less-scratchable alternative without adding the thickness of glass and without losing edge to edge coverage.
I've read lots of these threads but there are so many opinions and most of the action is around TGSP.
I'm in the US, so please focus one ones available here.
My current best guess from Amazon is the IQ Shield one.
Thanks!
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I couldn't find one like stock so I opted for a glass one mad by SuperShieldz.
I had used them before.
Works pretty well and I'd give it about a 4.5/5.
Frankenscript said:
I'm in the US, so please focus on ones available here.
My current best guess from Amazon is the IQ Shield one.
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Been using the one you posted for a month now and it's great. Perfect fit and even covers a lil bit of extra room at the bottom so if you're using nav gestures you won't be peeling at the bottom of it.
I used to use Armor Suit film protectors exclusively on all of my phones. May want to give them a look. I never had any issues with them at all.
Frankenscript said:
Hi folks,
I'm used to using TGSP, and I bought one of the OP TGSPs for the 6T, but for now I'm leaving it unopened. I actually like the factory-applied plastic film, except for the fact that it picks up scratches so easily.
Is there a more durable or self-healing plastic that has that same slick feel and edge-to-edge coverage? I'd like to replace my factory one with a similar-but-less-scratchable alternative without adding the thickness of glass and without losing edge to edge coverage.
I've read lots of these threads but there are so many opinions and most of the action is around TGSP.
I'm in the US, so please focus on ones available here.
My current best guess from Amazon is the IQ Shield one.
Thanks!
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I'm using that one now. Closest to the stock one. Doesn't scratch easy at all. First try had 3 specks under by earpiece. 2nd attempt I have 1 speck in middle but it's liveable. I would definitely recommend it. The tgsp just blocks the edges. I didn't even have to retain fingerprints
Ok, I ordered it. Will install this weekend. Kinda scared to remove the factory one but it's already scratched after a month, and my phone lives in a case most of the time.
Will report back how it goes. Is it wet apply or dry?
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Last night I removed the pre applied protector and put on the IQ shield one. It was an easy wet apply process. Got it on fine though maybe close to a mm too low; after it had mostly dried out by this morning I had a bit of an edge at the bottom where the screen curves. I burnished it down and hope it will stay. The protector is pretty full coverage, with a notch for the camera.
It was easy to work out the few bubbles while everything was wet, and I looked at the phone on edge using light reflections to see bumps to be squeegeed out. As expected there was some distortion while it was still wet, so I just set the phone aside until morning.
Fast forward 10 hours, and the distortion is gone. There is a definite orange peel "microbump" effect on the screen protector surface; hopefully that will diminish as it continues to dry out.
It's also not as slick as the original pre applied protector, at least not yet.
Let's see how it goes and will report back in a few days.
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Approaching 48 hours. The IQShield protector is doing well. It feels a bit slicker to my touch than it used to, perhaps due to a slight haze of finger oils after being used for a while, or perhaps because it's fully dry now.
It still has the orange peel ripple effect on the surface. I'm attaching a picture of what a reflection of light looks like on it, so you can get an idea:
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The material is soft; if you drag a fingernail across it, it will leave a trail until it squishes back out. This is the "self healing" property. Reminds me of the coating on the screen protector I had on my 3T.
I was hoping for a smoother, "harder" surface with the IQShield, but it is a high quality product. If you are looking for a full coverage plastic screen protector and like the slightly squishy self healing type, this one is a no brainer. Excellent wet apply process and it seems robust. If you are looking for "a replacement for glass, but something that won't break" this probably isn't for you.
I'm going to live with it for a month or two and see how I feel. I may eventually remove it and replace with a glass TGSP.
Frankenscript said:
Approaching 48 hours. The IQShield protector is doing well. It feels a bit slicker to my touch than it used to, perhaps due to a slight haze of finger oils after being used for a while, or perhaps because it's fully dry now.
It still has the orange peel ripple effect on the surface. I'm attaching a picture of what a reflection of light looks like on it, so you can get an idea:
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The material is soft; if you drag a fingernail across it, it will leave a trail until it squishes back out. This is the "self healing" property. Reminds me of the coating on the screen protector I had on my 3T.
I was hoping for a smoother, "harder" surface with the IQShield, but it is a high quality product. If you are looking for a full coverage plastic screen protector and like the slightly squishy self healing type, this one is a no brainer. Excellent wet apply process and it seems robust. If you are looking for "a replacement for glass, but something that won't break" this probably isn't for you.
I'm going to live with it for a month or two and see how I feel. I may eventually remove it and replace with a glass TGSP.
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Thanks for your review/input. I was torn between this or the Skinomi one. I had a TGSP before from Omotion with the oem case and it landed face first and cracked the digitizer because it sat flush with the lip of the case. It was my kinda my fault though because I knew this and was waiting on my Rhinoshield bumper and couldn't wait to slap on my TGSP. Anyways got it fixed and always kinda wanted the orangy look because I never could afford Zaggs years ago [emoji38]
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I remember the Zagg protectors! Had one on my DroidX in ~2010. Good product but it absorbed dye from my holster case and got gradually darker in regions of it where it had most contact with the inside of the holster. I sent it back eventually and got a free replacement; good warranty. I hope this IQShield one won't darken...
Plastic protectors need 7 to 10 days to settle down and give a glass like feeling
vegetaleb said:
Plastic protectors need 7 to 10 days to settle down and give a glass like feeling
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Where did you read that?
hRAQyfb1oz said:
Where did you read that?
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3 years experience
Couple weeks in now. Really liking the self healing protector. Sure it has a bit of orange peel effect but that doesn't impact use. It has held up well so far.
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I will have the wet imak film protection any time now, though I wonder if I apply it or keep the stock one.
For people who applied third party film protection do you recommend it or no difference with stock?
IQshield is self healing and soft squishy not flat like the stock one. I like it after some use.
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Prism from dbrand
MrPhilo said:
Prism from dbrand
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Doesn't fully cover the visible screen area, same as many cheaper protectors.
Im in the same boat as OP.
Really liked the pre-applied screen protector the 6T came with (does Oneplus not sell that one?)
Lasted about 2 months, but I really liked how clear it was.
I ordered the IQ Shield one, and while good, it has the orange skin effect going on that the included didnt have. Any recommended options for clear flim protectors for the 6T?
formicae said:
Doesn't fully cover the visible screen area, same as many cheaper protectors.
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Yep, put mine on today, it sucks. Doesn't cover the whole screen, makes it look a little grainy, just a crappy product. Yeah maybe it's super strong but what's the point of it makes using the device a poor experience?

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