Apple Warns 'Jet Black' iPhone 7 May Scratch Easily, Suggests Case

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Posted September 8, 2016 at 1:33pm by Shalom Levytam

Apple is already warning users that its new glossy 'jet black' finish for the iPhone 7 is susceptible to micro abrasions.

On the Technical Specifications page for the iPhone 7, Apple suggests that users who would be bothered by these scratches should use an iPhone case.

The high-gloss finish of the jet black iPhone 7 is achieved through a precision nine-step anodization and polishing process. Its surface is equally as hard as other anodized Apple products; however, its high shine may show fine micro-abrasions with use. If you are concerned about this, we suggest you use one of the many cases available to protect your iPhone.

Presumably, the finish should hold up at least as well as the finish on the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS but we'll have to wait until we get one in hand to offer more details. Please follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, or RSS for updates.

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Apple Warns 'Jet Black' iPhone 7 May Scratch Easily, Suggests Case

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Rick - September 8, 2016 at 9:40pm

Its called ghost armor or any other variant. Minimal protection agains drops but phone will not scratch. I am getting the i7 Plus Jet Black 256GB and will be putting Ghost Armor on it so it can keep the same glossy look and style as factory.

PerpetuallyBlue - September 8, 2016 at 6:35pm

I'm just more excited for iOS 10. I can't wait for that. I'll stick with my awesome 6S for another year.

d0eafe8 - September 8, 2016 at 4:56pm

I use clear cases. Problem solved

Patrik Künzler - September 8, 2016 at 2:51pm

The faces of old Swatch watches and sometimes car paint have similar problems. A moist rag with a mild abrasive like toothpaste might help. Maybe someone should test that. - Why get the beautiful jet black finish and then get a case? Makes no sense to me.

John - September 8, 2016 at 2:34pm

so you get a showy iPhone 7 in glossy black and you cant show it off because you have to wear a case. 'laugh out loud'.

gamerscul9870 - September 8, 2016 at 7:16pm

Or you can, but very carefully.

krusty22 - September 8, 2016 at 2:21pm

Whats the point in getting a jet black glossy iphone and then "hide" it inside a case?.. If they can make glass scratch resistant, surely they can make the paint finish scratch resistant.. That "feature" will probably come with the iphone 7s. I'm a Apple fan and iphone user... before anyone attacks me for saying something negative about the iphone.

Get a clear case so you can still see something protected.

ZVeguillaCotto - September 8, 2016 at 1:42pm

Apple says they will also sell you the case to make it "Scratch Resistant"(not proof)

Amatmulisha - September 8, 2016 at 1:42pm

Apple recomended leather iphone case from apple.greedy

gamerscul9870 - September 8, 2016 at 7:13pm

It's a premium made case.

drigomarki - September 8, 2016 at 1:37pm

Here we go again, scratchgate, let's wait few more months until all issues surface up.

gamerscul9870 - September 8, 2016 at 7:15pm

Complain all you want about scratching, it's still your fault just like bending.