Let's talk about the smartphone that is so desired by many and eye-catching -. In addition to the changes and innovations that this model has, we will also comment on the so-called test drive. To be more precise, we would like to determine how much the body of this brainchild Apple susceptible to damage and how quickly it loses its attractiveness.

Changes and features

The new product is almost no different from the previously released iPhone 6. The exceptions include the lack of an audio jack (an adapter is included in), two black options appeared, proposed instead of a single gray one, a different design of the camera lens, and plastic antenna covers are present only at the very ends of the case. Front cameras became 7-megapixel. The processor is now faster, but at the same time more economical. RAM is 2 GB. The iPhone 7 allows for the possibility that the owner will miss it - there is IP67 certification. But damage caused by moisture is not covered by the warranty.

The Taptic Engine vibration motor, 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 says that the body is made of brushed aluminum. And to create a glossy effect, the surface is anodized. The completion of the process of giving a mirror effect to the body is polishing. Obtained through manipulation, 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, have determined that the iPhone 7 in “black onyx” color has the most attractive design.

Reasons why people don't want to buy iPhone 7

Many of potential buyers discussed new Apple products refused to purchase it. The seventh iPhone was called too scratchy. Almost immediately after purchase and commissioning, the surface of the screen and body becomes covered with microdamages. For all its attractive design, this model has collected a lot negative reviews about the fact that it scratches much faster than others. It is also worth noting that the screen immediately becomes covered with fingerprints. In order to avoid this and maintain the ideal appearance of the smartphone, the only thing left to do is to touch it exclusively with gloves.

In many test drive videos of the model under discussion that were filmed and posted on the Internet, you can observe how easily the surface of the body and iPhone screen 7 is scratched. It is also noted that this smartphone will become covered with abrasions and scratches, and will become chipped upon any contact with other objects, be it keys, a pen, a comb, a lighter, or anything else that comes into contact.

How to avoid scratches and chips? Of course, taking into account the above points, you can use a case, but in this case the appearance of the seventh iPhone significantly loses its shine. True, there is a good solution to the problem. 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 replacement.

Checking for strength and damage

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

Screen glass

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

Home button

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

Coating option “Matte black”

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

iSight camera protection

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

Exposure to fire on the screen

The effect of direct fire on the screen becomes noticeable after ten seconds. In this case, the display regenerates perfectly, after a few seconds it returns to its previous shape. After the black spot disappears, the screen continues to delight with bright colors.

Flexion

Having passed the test of this iPhone test 7 really pleased me. It turned out that bending this model with your hands is not at all easy. The smartphone takes on its previous form. Taking this into account, you can be sure that if you put the seven in the back pocket of your pants, you won’t be afraid that it will bend.

Results

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 confident embodiments of the company's vision for a long time.

But for all their advantages, these smartphones continue to be considered unfinished. Apps require an update to be able to use the Tapik Engine or the updated wide color gamut display. The ecosystem of updated headphones and adapters that are needed to use Lighting and wireless audio is just gaining momentum. Best use case wireless transmission sound is offered by Apple and Beats. But the user may not be satisfied with the sound or how they feel in the ear.

The designers' contribution to the development of the seventh iPhone makes you feel as if you are holding a model from the future. Appearance The new Apple product under discussion undoubtedly attracts attention and is recognized as spectacular and stylish.

And yet, before you decide whether to buy or not to buy brand new iPhone 7, you need to think carefully and weigh all the pros and cons. It should be noted that this model tends to scratch and lose 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 their fairly high cost of production. If a smartphone requires frequent replacement of the case or glass, this may not suit those buyers who prefer to pay attention to the price-quality ratio. Not everyone is willing to pay a lot of money for a brand and prestige.

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

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

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

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

Does iPhone 8 get scratched like iPhone 7?

It turned out that the iPhone 8 is scratched just like the iPhone 7. The main criterion for comparison was the ability to resist external force. For this purpose, 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, the maximum possible score was 10 points.

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

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

iPhone 8 Bend Test

The new model turned out to be stronger than the previous one. If previously it was possible to cause serious damage to a gadget manually, now it is impossible to do this. The Apple company listened to its consumers, since the problem with bending was acute.

If we compare the G8 with old version, which was in the color “Black Onyx”, then the progress is noticeable to the naked eye. Scratches on the outdated model were clearly visible, giving the device a shabby look.

Bottom line

There is no point in denying that the iPhone 8 is still scratched, but the leaders of the Apple brand promised to correct the situation in the near future. The best way to prevent scratches on your device is to purchase protective film and a cover.

iPhone is an elegant device that you want to treat with awe. Therefore, many users worry that the iPhone glass can be easily scratched. In fact, with each new generation it becomes easier and easier.

Let's take it in order, what kind of glass is in the iPhone?

In fact, iPhones have slightly modified Gorilla Glass. For marketing purposes, it is called all sorts of names: Ion-X, ion-hardened with a high degree of wear, and so on.

Apple simply does not want to equate the quality of its products to the level of Android smartphones. Cupertino residents are always “head and shoulders above their competitors.”

However, this does not negate its physical properties.

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

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

iPhones get scratched more and more every year, and that's a fact.

It seems as if the company deliberately reduces the quality of glass coating every year. This was also noted 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, out-of-the-box condition.

After upgrading to iPhone 7, the difference became noticeable. Already on the second day of use, a scratch appeared on the smartphone, which is visible to the naked eye.

This is confirmed by numerous tests on YouTube:

And what’s most interesting is that scratch resistance becomes worse not only on the glass, but also on the iPhone body 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 my iPhone, and they they also scratch the screen.

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

Yes, this is the most banal advice, but also the most effective. To protect your iPhone glass from scratches as much as possible, just 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 display, and no one wants to replace it for a fabulous sum.

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

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

What iPhone do you use, and for how long? Does your smartphone have a protective glass? Tell us about your hardships iPhone glass in the comments.

Protective glass is installed on top of the screen and protects the smartphone from scratches. When dropped, it can take the blow without leaving any traces on the display.

Today we will try to understand how to choose a protective glass for iPhone 7 and how it differs from film.

How to protect your iPhone from damage?

No matter how carefully you handle your smartphone, there will still be first invisible and then visible marks and scratches on it.

Due to design features 7 iPhone models, it will not be possible to replace the glass on it separately with a new one (for example, if cracks appear). The entire display will have to be replaced.

Therefore, it is much cheaper and more practical to secure your smartphone screen special film or tempered glass, which are glued to its surface. Let's take a closer look at them.

Film

This is an ultra-thin, versatile and most affordable protection. Made from special thermoplastic polyurethane, which provides high strength.

Most of the models on the market are able to protect the device from all types of scratches and hide greasy fingerprints that remain from contact with the screen.

More expensive films remove glare and make using a smartphone in sunny weather more comfortable. Some block the passage of ultraviolet rays.

The main disadvantage of films- they are not able to protect the screen from shocks and accidental falls.

Therefore, if you handle the iPhone carelessly and undergo physical influence from the outside, it will not save the screen from cracks, but display module from more serious damage.

Tempered glass

A more modern and more expensive option for protecting the display.

Its main advantage is that it can protect the phone not only from minor scratches, but also in case of a fall, take the full force of the blow upon yourself.

To break the screen on which it is installed, you need to really try.

Interesting fact. In 95% of cases, after a serious fall, it is enough to replace only the protective glass. The screen underneath remains intact and unharmed.

In addition to impact resistance, it protects against minor scratches, does not affect color rendering, etc.

More expensive models have an oleophobic coating, which prevents greasy stains and fingerprints from appearing on the display.

Comparison of the functionality of glass and film

Characteristic	Film	Glass
Protection against minor damage	Yes	Yes
Shock resistant to severe drops	No	Yes
Oleophobic coating	For expensive models	For expensive models
Small thickness	Yes	For expensive models
Good color rendering	No	Yes
Low cost	Yes	No
Sun glare	Can remove glare	On the contrary, it gives glare in the sun
UV protection	No	For expensive models

The best models on the market

In order to find out how to choose the best one, we suggest you familiarize yourself with the rating of the best models that will protect your device from minor damage and save the display from unplanned repairs.

The list is presented as budget models, and premium-class coatings with additional functionality (rubberized and reinforced frames, additional coatings).

Having become acquainted with them, you will definitely understand what functionality you need and what you can refuse.

OneXT

The most economical option for screen protection.

OneXT is made of tempered glass, so it will not only save your smartphone from minor scratches and chips, but will also absorb the full force of the impact if it falls.

His the main disadvantage of the rectangular shape, which is attached only to the flat part of the screen.

Therefore, the glass does not cover the side curves, leaving small “gaps” of 1.5-2 mm (at each corner).

But even despite this small drawback, OneXT copes with its main task and can easily protect the device even from serious damage.

If dropped, the protective glass may break, but it will not crumble into small fragments and will not scratch the “native” screen of the smartphone. You will have to carefully remove it and stick a new one on top.

Peculiarities:

• low cost;
• made of tempered glass;
• attaches only to the flat part of the screen (there are indents on the sides);
• withstands the force of a blow, taking it upon itself;
• may break (there will be no scratches on the screen).

Nillkin Amazing

Like the OneXT glass, Nillkin only covers the flat portion of the screen, leaving the iPhone's small curves exposed.

It has a higher cost, but its thickness is only 0.3 mm.

For this reason, after installing the glass, the volume of the phone does not increase at all, and the screen does not “stick out”, as happens with the use of cheap protection.

Withstands impact force, which will protect the smartphone from damage in the event of a fall. The improved one leaves virtually no traces of touches.

Additional protection from moisture and grease.

Peculiarities:

• enhanced protection;
• ultra-thin (only 0.3 mm);
• improved oleophobic coating;
• covers only the flat part of the screen;
• the cost is higher than that of budget models.

Glass from DF

High-quality and ultra-thin glass from DF has a more expensive price. This is clearly not a budget model.

It is glued to the entire surface of the screen, so it does not leave even the side roundness unprotected.

An ideal choice for those who want to not only protect their device from minor and more serious damage, but also do it discreetly.

Available with a special frame, the dimensions of which exactly match the dimensions. Once the DF glass is attached to the screen, it will be almost impossible to see.

Peculiarities:

• high cost;
• covers the entire surface of the screen;
• ultra-thin (almost imperceptible);
• shockproof.

Baseus

High-strength tempered glass that exactly fits the dimensions of the iPhone 7 model. Protects not only the main part of the screen, but also the side curves.

Home distinctive feature Baseus- it does not transmit harmful blue radiation, which tires the eyes and deteriorates vision.

But be prepared that this feature may cause the image to fade a little.

This will be especially noticeable at first. This does not affect the clarity of the picture in any way, and you quickly get used to the slight shading of the screen.

Peculiarities:

• protects the entire screen, including the side curves;
• impact resistant;
• protects against harmful blue radiation;
• slightly obscures the screen.

Nillkin Amazing CP+

It has excellent color rendering and does not reduce the sensitivity of the sensor at all.

Thanks to special technology manufacturing, when the smartphone falls with the screen down, it absorbs the force of the impact.

Even if the damage turns out to be too serious and breaks, this will not affect the iPhone display in any way.

When broken, it does not shatter into small fragments and is not capable of injuring or damaging the screen. You just need to carefully remove it and stick on a new one.

Peculiarities:

• reinforced glass frame;
• Available in several colors;
• high protection against chips and scratches;
• attaches to the entire surface of the screen;
• does not crumble into small fragments.

Which option is better to choose?

If your budget allows, then choose curved glass that protects the entire surface of the screen.

The presence of small gaps will not affect the appearance of small scratches, but can play a serious role if the device is dropped.

Such glass is much less resistant to impact.

And if they are installed incorrectly or purchased a cheap model, then over time they become mobile, spoiling the color rendition and reducing the clarity of the picture.

Therefore, be prepared that in a few months you will have to change it.

The presence of an oleophobic coating should not be neglected. Unpleasant greasy marks can greatly spoil the experience of using the device.

Even if at first glance this does not seem to be a significant problem.

Protection from harmful blue radiation is necessary for those users who often read books or.

It will help reduce eye strain, preventing vision from deteriorating.

Choice