Why does the iPhone display scratch so easily. Investigation

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

For testing, he purchased a matte (simply "black" iPhone 7). Please note that the body color options iPhone 7- "Black Onyx" 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 back panel (this applies to all colors except "black onyx") corresponds to 6 points of hardness on the mineralogical scale of Mohs, which is quite good.

This means that the smartphone can be carried in the same 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(they were scratched with a Mohs hardness 6 tool) and Apple claims that these elements are made of sapphire, which should correspond to a Mohs hardness rating of 9.

Does the iPhone 7 bend?

Bending the iPhone 7 is not so easy (compared to the iPhone 5, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus) - you need to apply considerable male force. At the moment of bending, the display model of the device is separated from the body at the location of the volume buttons.

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

Thus, it can be concluded that the body structure iPhone 7 remained practically unchanged in comparison with the iPhone 6s, and dust and water resistance was achieved due to more hermetic gluing of the modules and the rejection of the 3.5 mm audio jack.

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

iPhone is an elegant 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 comes easier and easier.

Let's take it in order, what is behind the glass in the iPhone

In fact, iPhones have slightly modified glass. Gorilla glass. For marketing purposes, it is called in every possible 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 to the level of Android smartphones. The Cupertino team is always head and shoulders above the competition.

However, this does not change its physical properties.

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

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

iPhone gets scratched more and more every year, and that's a fact

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

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

Upgrading to the iPhone 7, the difference has become tangible. 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 what is most interesting, scratch resistance is getting worse not only on the glass, but also on the iPhone case 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 pocket with an iPhone, and they also scratch the screen.

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

Yes, this is the most banal advice, but also the most effective. To protect the iPhone glass from scratches as much as possible, it is enough to buy some kind of film, or protective 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 amount.

Maybe I'm one of those lucky ones. 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 will show.

What iPhone do you use and for how long? Is there a protective glass on the smartphone? Tell me about your hardships iPhone glass in the comments.

During the official iPhone presentations 8, which took place on September 12, 2017, it was announced that the device is endowed with the strongest glass in the history of the series. Judging by the fan videos on Youtube, we can conclude that the iPhone 8 has a scratched screen. Users of the famous video resource spent more than a dozen hours exposing the device to various damages.

The developers of the iPhone 8 also assured that the protective glass, which is framed by a protective metal frame, will be invulnerable to falls and bumps. It turned out that the scratches on the iPhone 8 remain, but the glass is not deformed.

In the image below, you can see one of the slides of the official presentation, which shows the advantages of the gadget's glass coating.

iPhone 8 scratches like iPhone 7?

It turned out that the iPhone 8 scratches just like the iPhone 7. The main criterion for comparison was the ability to resist force from outside. For this, the Mohs scale was used. There were slightly fewer scratches on the iPhone 8 than on its predecessor. The eighth model scored 6 points, and the seventh five points. In this case, a maximum of 10 points could be scored.

The glass protecting the camera turned out to be the same for both models. On the iPhone 8 and iPhone 7, it scratches with great difficulty, as it has a sapphire coating.

The sides of the iPhone 8 are the easiest to scratch because they are made of metal alloy. At the same time, the seventh model showed the same results for this criterion.

iPhone 8 bend test

The new model proved to be stronger than the previous one. If earlier it was possible to cause serious damage to the gadget manually, now it is impossible to do it. The Apple company listened to its customers, as the problem with bending was acute.

If we compare the "Eight" with old version, which was in the color "Black Onyx", then progress is noticeable to the naked eye. The scratches on the outdated model were clearly visible, giving the device a tattered look.

Outcome

It is pointless to deny, the iPhone 8 is still scratched, but the leaders of the Apple brand promised to fix the situation in the near future. The best way to prevent scratches on your device is by purchasing a screen protector and a case.

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If spare parts are available, up to 85% percent of complex repairs can be completed in 1-2 days. Modular repairs take much less time. The site indicates the approximate duration of any repair.

Warranty and Liability

A warranty should be given for any repair. Everything is described on the site and in the documents. A guarantee is self-confidence and respect for you. A 3-6 month warranty is good and enough. It is needed to check the quality and hidden defects that cannot be detected immediately. You see honest and realistic terms (not 3 years), you can be sure that you will be helped.

Half the success in Apple repair is the quality and reliability of spare parts, so a good service works directly with suppliers, there are always several reliable channels and a warehouse with proven spare parts for current models so that you do not have to waste extra time.

Free diagnostics

This is very important and has already become a rule of good taste for service center. Diagnosis is the most difficult and important part of the repair, but you should not pay a dime for it, even if you do not repair the device after it.

Service repair and delivery

Good service appreciates your time, therefore offers free shipping. And for the same reason, repairs are carried out only in the workshop of the service center: it can be done correctly and according to technology only at a prepared place.

Convenient schedule

If the Service works for you, and not for itself, then it is always open! absolutely. The schedule should be convenient in order to be in time before and after work. Good service works on weekends and holidays. We are waiting for you and working on your devices every day: 9:00 - 21:00

The reputation of professionals consists of several points

Age and experience of the company

Reliable and experienced service is known for a long time.
If a company has been on the market for many years, and it has managed to establish itself as an expert, they turn to it, write about it, recommend it. We know what we are talking about, since 98% of incoming devices in the SC are restored.
We are trusted and passed on complex cases to other service centers.

How many masters in the directions

If you are always waiting for several engineers for each type of equipment, you can be sure:
1. there will be no queue (or it will be minimal) - your device will be taken care of immediately.
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If you ask a question, the specialist must answer it as accurately as possible.
To give you an idea of ​​what you need.
Will try to solve the problem. In most cases, from the description, you can understand what happened and how to fix the problem.

For the first time after buying a new phone, we can’t get enough of its functions for a long time and admire the beautiful appearance. But after a week or a month, scrupulousness in relation to a brand new iPhone disappears. Now, instead of blowing dust off it, we can throw it in 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 are of high quality, but applying it mechanical damage succeeds very easily. We will give some practical tips on how to remove scratches from an iPhone. Here is a list of tools that are suitable for trying to save the screen of your smartphone:

1. Tooth powder or toothpaste.
2. Paste GOI.
3. Powder for powdering 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 the house of every person. Let's try to figure out exactly how they will help remove annoying scratches from the screen of your favorite smartphone. Keep in mind 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 accessible and effective for iphone users. Before starting a 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 ball the size of a pea. If you are using tooth powder, dilute it with water in a ratio of 1:2. Apply the paste to the damaged screen and rub in gentle circular motions until completely dry. Shallow small scratches, indeed, become almost imperceptible, 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 not try using this paste to remove scratches from the phone display? This is not so easy to do: apply a small amount of paste on a piece of soft cloth (preferably flannel). It is advisable to moisten the cloth in gasoline before use. It is worth dropping a couple of drops of engine oil on the phone screen and proceed to polishing. This method masks all small scratches, but large ones continue to cut the eye.

Baking soda or skin powder (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 ratio of 1: 2. You should get a thick creamy substance. We apply this gruel on a cotton pad or on a piece of soft cloth and rub it into the scratches on the screen with smooth circular movements. 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 dares to apply. Its essence lies in the fact that microcracks are not filled with any material, but are simply erased from the screen. Paper should be taken the softest and most gentle.

Vegetable oil

Although vegetable oils have healing 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 smartphone display and rub them in with quick circular motions. The resulting shine of the screen hides scratches for a while, but does not eliminate them.

Suede

By rubbing the phone display with a piece of suede, you will not be able to get rid of scratches. You simply remove grease from the display, which will give it more shine. This method is recognized by the owners of Apple products as the least effective.

Special care products for phone screens

They are made specifically for polishing touch displays 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. It is necessary to apply a thin layer of a paste-like substance, wait a couple of minutes and proceed to 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 whole 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, and even better protective glass and a case. Then there will be no need to experiment with various methods of restoring the integrity of the screen.