Apple iPhone 5 aluminum shell plagued by chipping issues

22 September, 2012
Buyers are reporting dents along the chamfered edges on their brand new black iPhone 5.

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  • Anonymous
  • q8Q
  • 23 Sep 2012

AnonD-58827, 23 Sep 2012Agreed .. though Apple launched capacitive touch and awesom... moreApple launched capacitive screen????On what universe?

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    • iSJ5
    • t7X
    • 23 Sep 2012

    [deleted post]just youtube it! watch gs3 vs. iphone 5 drop test. its like Aluminum vs. plastic you know that im saying a truth! lol!

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      • AnonD-58827
      • t}R
      • 23 Sep 2012

      Agreed .. though Apple launched capacitive touch and awesome display.. but Nokia took it to the next level with use of screen even with gloves on .. thts gr8 help in winter and better pixel density of screen.. best in class maps,camera and wireless charging.. wow.. Apple is really lagging ..

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        • AnonD-57033
        • Rx9
        • 23 Sep 2012

        AnonD-61159, 23 Sep 2012Still going to buy one when its back in stock...but can any... moreOf course it had paint on it. Aluminum is naturally silver, not white.
        Plus you might want to wait for some time until apple sort this thing out in the next batch of production.

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          • Anonymous
          • q8Q
          • 23 Sep 2012

          AnonD-58827, 23 Sep 2012Read this.. http://nokiapoweruser.com/2012/09/20/nokia-... moreNokia dominates Apple

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            • alexendra
            • YMa
            • 23 Sep 2012

            wow iphone 5 has built in dents ? i dropped my sgs3 10 times today to copy this unique apple patented dent but alas my sgs3 is still dent free . shame on sgs3 it is really missing the dents .by the way how much money it saved me from compensation in lawsuits i dont know ?

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              • AnonD-58827
              • t}R
              • 23 Sep 2012

              Read this..
              http://nokiapoweruser.com/2012/09/20/nokia-posts-infographic-detailing-how-lumia-920-is-better-than-iphone-5/

              I'll opt for Nokia Lumia 920.. unified color body .. so even after scratches it will the same color.. thts engineering..

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                • XMAN
                • HKM
                • 23 Sep 2012

                get a tech 21 case if you are worried about your phone
                ..just apple it ...no i mean google it..

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                  • mqM
                  • 23 Sep 2012

                  XMAN, 23 Sep 2012get onto the app store ...new app ..back to black..you get ... moreAnd then you can spend an hour every week colouring in your chipped and dented phone. Give me a break

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                    • XMAN
                    • HKM
                    • 23 Sep 2012

                    iSJ5, 23 Sep 2012Remember Apple = best customer service and satisfaction we ... morebest customer service...when you go to your apple store and hand in a faulty or damaged iphone and get a brand new iphone...for x amount off £ $ you are paying for a brand new phone as thats what they cost to make..baaaaaaaaaaa

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                      • t7X
                      • 23 Sep 2012

                      AnonD-71773, 23 Sep 2012u Trolls! Just in... "Apple is truly sorry for the ... moreatleast iphone 5 is droproof and not cheap plastic body!

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                        • Anonymous
                        • q8Q
                        • 23 Sep 2012

                        iSJ5, 23 Sep 2012dont buy cheap plastic phones! i warn you if you drop it on... moreAs opposed to aluminum that chips without dropping? Yup....such a better choice.

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                          • AnonD-72941
                          • KiV
                          • 23 Sep 2012

                          u know what?!
                          this thing costs $1200 in my country!

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                            • Anonymous
                            • q8Q
                            • 23 Sep 2012

                            AnonD-71773, 23 Sep 2012u Trolls! Just in... "Apple is truly sorry for the ... moreSounds legit

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                              • Anonymous
                              • q8Q
                              • 23 Sep 2012

                              iSJ5, 23 Sep 2012Remember Apple = best customer service and satisfaction we ... moreBest how?

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                                • iSJ5
                                • t7X
                                • 23 Sep 2012

                                y1xG, 23 Sep 2012nothing wrong with plastics, so i go with plastics!dont buy cheap plastic phones! i warn you if you drop it ones, bye bye! lol!

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                                  • AnonD-71773
                                  • pKi
                                  • 23 Sep 2012

                                  u Trolls! Just in...

                                  "Apple is truly sorry for the poor built of the iPhone 5 and will sending black permanent sign pens to our loyal costumers to cover up the showing aluminum. -Mr. Cook"

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                                    • t7X
                                    • 23 Sep 2012

                                    TWONK, 23 Sep 2012 You obviously no nothing about the aluminium process eith... moreRemember Apple = best customer service and satisfaction we are not talking cheap plastic body!

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                                      • XMAN
                                      • HKM
                                      • 23 Sep 2012

                                      Emily, 23 Sep 2012So i will buy a galaxy plastic!samsung is a far better phone by far..apple messed up agaion metal that is anodised should keep the colour if its done right ...ps motorola razr is the best build quality out there with the kev back waterproof

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                                        • y1xG
                                        • 6%c
                                        • 23 Sep 2012

                                        nothing wrong with plastics, so i go with plastics!