Iphone 7 black matte is scratched. Why iPhone's display scratches so easily Investigation. The only way to protect the glass is to buy another glass.

Today, thousands of buyers have received the flagships ordered the day before: iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Straight out of the box, the novelty went to the operating table of sadists: the user wants to know how durable the smartphone turned out to be in black.

A video blogger from a YouTube channel filmed the process of destroying the iPhone 7 paintwork on video.

Poor "seven" passed several tests at once for the strength of the coating, glass and individual elements.

Glass inspection... Mohs hardness shows excellent results at 6 points (10 maximum).

Examination Home buttons ... According to Apple, the coating of the Touch ID sensor is made of sapphire. Direct contact with a sharp slate knife under increased pressure did not leave any traces. But with the tip, the hardness of which is 6 units on the Mohs scale, the coating did not cope. The conclusion is not sapphire.

Matte Black finish... A good grout with keys did not leave any scratches. But with a clerical knife, everything is much worse.

ISight camera protection... Again, no sapphire. Glass is scratched when the hardness of the punch is 6 units.

Fire and screen... Direct exposure to fire affects the screen after just ten seconds. But the display has excellent regeneration: after a few seconds, it recovers. The black spot disappears and again pleases with bright colors.

Bending test... In this crash test, the novelty frankly pleased. Bending the iPhone 7 with your hands is not easy. The smartphone returns to its natural state, preventing bending. In the back pocket, the jeans will definitely not bend.

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The iPhone is a sleek device that you want to treat with awe. Therefore, many users are worried that it is easy to scratch the glass of the iPhone. In fact, with each new generation it becomes easier and easier.

Come on, in order, what's behind the glass in the iPhone?

In fact, iPhones have slightly modified Gorilla Glass. For marketing purposes, he is called in every way: Ion-X, ion-hardened with a high degree of wear, and so on.

It's just that Apple doesn't want to equate the quality of its products with the level of Android smartphones. Cupertinos are always "head and shoulders above the competition."

However, this does not negate its physical properties.

The most difficult thing is to determine the quality of the installed glass without obvious influences on it, stupidly it won't work by eye... The difference lies in manufacturing processes, overall chemistry, coating, level of processing, and so on.

It is possible to damage the screen, and it is the belief of the owner of the iPhone in "indestructibility" that often plays a cruel joke with him.

The iPhone is scratched every year more and more, and this is a fact

It seems that the company deliberately reduces the quality of the glass coating every year. This was noticed by Nikita Goryainov in his own.

I also have a living example of this. After 1.5 years with the iPhone 5s, I left it in a pristine state, as if "out of the box".

With the iPhone 7 update, the difference is palpable. Already on the second day of use, a scratch appeared on the smartphone, which can be seen with the naked eye.

This is confirmed by numerous tests on YouTube:

And most interestingly, scratch resistance is getting worse not only on the glass, but also on the iPhone itself.

As a result, the glass of the iPhone 7 is quite easy to scratch with keys and a knife. Many times I had coins in my iPhone pocket, and they scratching the screen too.

The only way to protect the glass is to buy another glass.

Yes, this is the most common piece of advice, but also the most effective one. To maximize the protection of the iPhone glass from scratches, it is enough to buy some kind of film, or safety glass.

The latter will additionally save your smartphone from cracks. After all, all new iPhones have a monolithic block of protective glass and a display, and no one wants to change it for a fabulous sum.

Maybe I'm the only one "lucky". Let's figure it out together

Personally, I don't like this trend that everyone new iPhone more and more scratched. It is difficult to imagine what results it will show.

What kind of iPhone do you use, how long? Is there a protective glass on your smartphone? Share your hardships with iPhone glass in the comments below.

Let's talk about the much-desired and eye-catching smartphone -. In addition to the changes and innovations that this model possesses, we will comment on the so-called test drive. More precisely, I want to determine how much the body of this brainchild Apple prone to damage and how quickly it loses its attractiveness.

Changes and features

The novelty almost does not differ from the iPhone 6 released earlier. Exceptions are the absence of an audio jack (the adapter is included in), two black options appeared instead of a single gray one, a different design of the camera lens, and plastic antenna plugs are present only at the very ends of the case. Front cameras became 7-megapixel. The processor is now faster, but more economical,. RAM is 2 GB. iPhone 7 allows the possibility that the owner will miss it - it is IP67 certified. However, damage caused by moisture is not covered by the warranty.

The Taptic Engine, which appeared in the iPhone 6s, is also responsible for the pressing function in the seventh iPhone. Now it has become sensory, not mechanical. The clear and noticeable vibration is the result of the Taptic Engine design.

The manufacturing company announces that the body is made of brushed aluminum. And to create a glossy effect, the surface is anodized. The finishing of the process of giving the mirror effect to the case is polishing. Obtained through the manipulations carried out, the deep black color makes the border between the glass and aluminum parts of the smartphone almost invisible. Most fans of everything produced by the "apple" brand, and in particular smartphones, determined that the iPhone 7 in the color "onyx black" has the most attractive design.

Reasons why the iPhone 7 does not want to buy

Many of the potential buyers of the discussed Apple new items refused to purchase it. The seventh iPhone was called too scratchy. Almost immediately after purchase and commissioning, the surface of the screen and the case are covered with microdamages. For all its attractive design, this model has collected many negative reviews that it scratches much faster than others. It is worth noting that the screen is immediately covered with stains from the fingers. in order to avoid this and maintain the perfect appearance of the smartphone, it remains only to touch it exclusively with gloves.

In many videos of the test drive of the model under discussion, filmed and posted on the Internet, you can see how easily the surface of the case and iPhone screen 7 is scratched. It was also noted that this smartphone will be covered with scuffs and scratches, get chipped in any contact with other objects, be it keys, a pen, a comb, a lighter, and so on with which contact occurs.

How to avoid scratches and chips? Of course, taking into account the above points, you can use a cover, but the appearance of the seventh iPhone significantly loses its luster. True, there is a good solution to the issue. The Skinomi brand presents a colorless elastic plastic cover that covers the entire body of the smartphone and protects it from scratches.

But this coating has an unpleasant nuance. One way or another, over time, it will become covered with scuffs and will require its replacement.

Strength and damage check

Let's comment on the testing for the strength of glass, body and other elements of the iPhone 7 in stages.

Screen glass

Regarding the hardness of glass, we can say that out of the maximum 10 units on the Mohs scale, it corresponds to level 6.

Home button

Apple has affirmed that the Touch ID coating is sapphire crystal. The increased pressure of the slate knife left no traces. But the scratching of the case with the sharp tip caused damage. From this it follows that the coating is not sapphire at all.

Finish option "Matt black"

The increased friction with the keys did not cause scratches. But the clerical knife still left marks.

ISight camera protection

And once again we have to state the absence of a sapphire coating. Scratches remain on the glass at a hardness of 6 units.

Exposure to fire on the screen

The effect of direct fire on the screen becomes noticeable after ten seconds. At the same time, the display is perfectly regenerated, after a few seconds it returns to its previous form. After the disappearance of the black spot, the screen continues to delight with bright colors.

Flexion

After passing this test, the iPhone 7 really pleased. It turned out that bending this model with the hands is not at all easy. The smartphone is taking on its previous shape. Considering this, you can be sure - putting the seven in the back pocket of your trousers can not be afraid that it will bend.

Outcomes

This model can be called one of the most interesting, noticeable and powerful among all that were produced by Apple. In addition, she has been one of the most confident embodiments of the company's vision for a long time.

But for all their advantages, these smartphones continue to be considered unfinished. Applications need to be updated to use the Tapik Engine or the updated wide-gamut display. The ecosystem of refreshed headphones and adapters that are required to use Lighting and wireless audio are just picking up overclocking. Optimal use case wireless transmission sound is offered by Apple and Beats. But the user may not be satisfied with the sound or the way they feel in the ear.

The contribution of designers to the development of the seventh iPhone makes you feel as if you are holding a model from the future. The appearance of the discussed Apple novelty undoubtedly attracts attention and is recognized as effective and stylish.

And yet, before deciding whether to buy or not to buy a brand new iPhone 7, you need to think carefully and weigh the pros and cons. It should be noted that this model is prone to scratching and losing its presentable appearance more than others. After all, everyone knows that Apple products are famous not only for their exceptional design and quality, but also for the rather high cost of products. If the smartphone requires frequent changes of the case or glass, this may not suit those buyers who prefer to pay attention to the value for money. Not everyone is willing to pay big bucks for brand and prestige.

Based on all of the above factors, you will be able to assess for yourself this smartphone and decide whether to buy it or not. Do not miss the available information, take into account the technical parameters and draw conclusions.

At first after buying a new phone, we cannot get enough of its functions for a long time and admire the beautiful appearance... But after a week or a month, the scrupulousness in relation to the new iPhone disappears. Now, instead of blowing dust particles off it, we can throw it into a bag or pocket along with the keys, accidentally drop it on tiles, granite or asphalt.

The materials from which the American smartphone is made differ high quality, but it can be mechanically damaged very easily. Here are some practical tips on how to remove scratches from your iPhone. Here is a list of tools that are suitable for trying to save your smartphone screen:

1. Tooth powder or toothpaste.
2. Paste GOI.
3. Powder for dusting the skin.
4. Baking soda.
5. Sanding paper for polishing.
6. Any vegetable oil.
7. A piece of suede.
8. Specialized tool for polishing phone screens.
9. Car body polish.

Almost all of the above materials are in every person's home. Let's try to figure out exactly how they will help remove annoying scratches from the screen of your favorite smartphone. Please note that getting rid of them completely and forever will not work, you can only hide them.

Toothpaste or powder

This method is considered the most affordable and effective in iphone users... Before starting the rescue operation, it is worth completely degreasing the phone screen. This can be done with a cotton swab and a few drops of alcohol. If there is no alcohol, you can simply wipe the screen with a cotton pad. You will need a little toothpaste: a pea-sized ball. If you are using tooth powder, dilute it 1: 2 with water. Apply the paste to the mutilated screen and rub in with gentle circular motions until it dries completely. Shallow small scratches, indeed, become almost invisible, but you will not be able to get rid of large ones.

Paste GOI

This miraculous ointment is used to polish non-ferrous metals, glass, ceramics, furniture and jewelry. Why then not try to remove scratches from the phone display with this paste? It is not so easy to do this: apply a small amount of paste on a piece of soft cloth (preferably flannel). It is advisable to moisten a cloth with gasoline before use. You should drop a couple of drops of machine oil on the phone screen and start polishing. This method masks all small scratches, but large ones continue to hurt the eye.

Baking soda or powder for dusting the skin (baby powder)
These two technologies are almost the same, so it makes no sense to talk about each separately. Soda, like powder, is mixed with warm water in a 1: 2 ratio. You should get a thick, creamy substance. We put this gruel on a cotton pad or on a piece of soft cloth and rub it in smooth circular movements into the scratches on the screen. Once the screen is dry, wipe off any remaining powder with a cloth.

Sandpaper

The most severe method for getting rid of scratches on the display, which not everyone will decide to use. Its essence lies in the fact that microcracks are not filled with any material, but are simply erased from the screen. You should take the softest and most gentle paper.

Vegetable oil

Although vegetable oils have medicinal properties, they will not heal the iPhone screen from wounds, and the effect of this method will be more cosmetic. Apply two drops of any vegetable oil to the display of your smartphone and rub it in with quick circular motions. The shine that appears on the screen hides scratches for a while, but does not eliminate them.

Suede leather

Rubbing your phone's display with a piece of suede will not help you get rid of the scratches. You simply remove the grease from the display, which will give it more shine. This method is recognized by the owners Apple products least effective.

Special care products for phone screens

They are made specifically for polishing touch screens and do their job really well. Small scratches after applying the gel practically disappear, as they are filled with a special material, but large ones remain, but become less noticeable.

Car polish

The method of using improvised means of motorists is recognized as one of the best for caring not only for the car body, but also for the touch screen. You need to apply a thin layer of a pasty substance, wait a couple of minutes and start polishing with a soft cloth or cotton pad. The result will surprise you: small scratches will practically disappear, and large ones will become almost invisible. But after two weeks, the entire operation will need to be repeated.

It is better to take care of your smartphone from the first day of purchase and do not skimp on protective films, or even better protective glass and a cover. Then you will not need to experiment with different methods of restoring the integrity of the screen.

However, did it become iPhone 7 really more reliable than previous models? The video blogger JerryRigEverything decided to answer this question.

For testing, he bought a matte (just "black" iPhone 7). Let us remind you that the color variant of the case iPhone 7- "Black Onyx" by Apple, as even small scratches are clearly visible on it.

Does iPhone 7 scratch?

After a series of tests, it was found that the aluminum part of the rear panel (this applies to all colors except "black onyx") corresponds to 6 points of hardness on the Mohs mineralogical scale, which is pretty good.

This means that the smartphone can be carried in one pocket with keys or coins without the risk of significant damage. At the same time, the camera lens, the Home button and the glass covering the LED flash received a similar rating (they were scratched with a tool corresponding to 6 points of hardness on the Mohs scale), but Apple claims that these elements are made of sapphire, which should correspond to a score of 9 on the Mohs scale.

Does the iPhone 7 bend?

Bending the iPhone 7 is not easy (compared to the iPhone 5, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus) - it takes a lot of male force. At the moment of bending, the display model of the device is separated from the case at the location of the volume buttons.

It is in this place that the chips are located, which often led to the breakdown of the screen of last year's flagship iPhone 6s / 6s Plus. However, it should be noted that at the end of the load application (if the bending angle was not large), the body returns to its original position, but, probably, with already leaky characteristics, which protects the smartphone from moisture penetration.

Thus, we can conclude that the design of the case iPhone 7 virtually unchanged compared to the iPhone 6s, and dust and water resistance was achieved due to more sealed gluing of modules and the rejection of the 3.5 mm audio jack.

Identical results were shown by the isib test from the creator of the EverythingApplePro YouTube channel: