That makes sense. Per your posts, you put case when going to beaches, swimming pool and not using case when the environment is safe. The phone has been well maintained 👍😊
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iPhone 15 Pro Max How is your iPhone 15 Pro Max holding up? (Durability)
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Damages can happen during production so you may still need to check the new one. Wish the best 😊
That makes sense. Per your posts, you put case when going to beaches, swimming pool and not using case when the environment is safe. The phone has been well maintained
I haven’t gone to a pool and beach since I got the phone though. No case yet. So yes phone looks like new. And straight up I don’t worry about my phone everyday. I have way important priorities and things to worry about. All this is just replaceable materials.
I don't get it. The iPad does have a camera! You know that, right? 🤪
From reading responses here, it seems Apple has done a good job convincing people that “natural” titanium is actually the raw titanium. That’s incorrect, it’s a PVD coating that resembles “natural” titanium coloring. I’m sure some do realize this, but keep seeing mentions that they think it can’t chip and that’s why people chose it. It’s a coating just like the other colors.
It can absolutely chip and scratch, but its far less noticeable compared to the other colors.
For sure, but you can tell people think this is like the stainless steel where it’s natural vs coated. The chips are still going to show, just be more blended in.
It normally doesn’t bother me either. It’s something so small and I don’t want to run the risk of getting a device with dust in the cameras, dead pixels, etc. I guess it only bothers me because I didn’t cause the chip. If I had caused it, I would feel differently. I’m honestly thinking of just buying a silicone case from Apple and calling it a day. The clear case from Apple isn’t the best.
If everything else is perfect then you should really keep the phone. Every single iPhone has some kind of imperfection whether it be a warm OLED panel, overheating SoCs, connectivity issues, etc… along with the problems that you’ve brought up. It’s too much of a risk to try again as you’re basically playing the phone lottery.
My blue 15 pm is perfect since launch. It’s in a case with screen protector. I’m not concerned about minor damage as I upgrade yearly.
That’s probably what I’m going to end up doing. I don’t have the energy to play the exchange game. Especially with how limited stock is right now.
Wow it looks you might have injured yourself, I hope you’re ok man.
I went for the NT and have not had any accidents with it (not yet at least), and my iPhone came with 0 cosmetic defects, really happy with it.
If you’re paranoid about it (and I can understand) I would return it if it is still within the return period.
Well it's been dead since Friday, as far as durability goes, it seemed good until it stopped working, the worst part has been the absolute failure of Apple to correct this issue. I should have been given a new phone immediately, instead I got the run around and a bunch of bs, at all levels. Apparently there's "nothing Apple can do", as they are helpless, all I know is my new phone is supposed to be shipped out sometime in November, because they are "out of stock", which is ludicrous considering all the apple stores in the region have loads of them.
It wouldn't be so bad if I had another iphone to use in the meantime, but I don't, Apple has left me high and dry and they don't care what you need it for. This whole episode has been a nightmare, and has me seriously considering never buying anything from apple ever again. Whoever is in charge of this ******** shouldn't have a job.
It wouldn't be so bad if I had another iphone to use in the meantime, but I don't, Apple has left me high and dry and they don't care what you need it for. This whole episode has been a nightmare, and has me seriously considering never buying anything from apple ever again. Whoever is in charge of this ******** shouldn't have a job.
I still remember the jet black, was it iPhone 7 or 8? Makes me shudder!
My Space Black 14 Pro Max paint chipped very easily on its frame just like my black iPhone 5.
I've been using a Blue Titanium PM since launch day. No chips or scratches. Was using it naked for the first week, but the rear glass was too slippery and was constantly sliding off the arm of my couch. Currently using a transparent blue Memumi ultra-thin smooth grip case.
I've been using a Blue Titanium PM since launch day. No chips or scratches. Was using it naked for the first week, but the rear glass was too slippery and was constantly sliding off the arm of my couch. Currently using a transparent blue Memumi ultra-thin smooth grip case.
I got a white 15PM w/1TB. I was going to go without a case, but chickened out. These iPhones are slippery in my opinion. Plus, I’m a klutz and I keep my phone longer than most people here. I bought a mouz case - so now I have a black phone again…
Opaque cases are nice because I keep a $100 bill between the phone and the case for emergencies or when I forget my wallet.
I also went to a holster because that way my keys and other crap I put in my pockets will not be up against my screen.
Opaque cases are nice because I keep a $100 bill between the phone and the case for emergencies or when I forget my wallet.
I also went to a holster because that way my keys and other crap I put in my pockets will not be up against my screen.
Exchanged my titanium black 15 Pro Max for the same device at Apple. My previous device had a dead pixel as well. I would have lived with the chip. I feel much happier with this device. Tried out the natural titanium at T-Mobile and returned it immediately due to there being dust in the front facing camera. This titanium black iPhone was manufactured last month, so it comes from a newer batch of phones.