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S III Durability

Hi folks
I'm considering getting the S III but am not sure about the screen durability as i've heard a lot of mixed reviews. How durable is it? Looking at some break tests on youtube suggests that the screen is a lot more sensitive as compared to other phone. Is that true?
btw, what is a good case for this device ?
Thanks!

denny_1986 said:
Hi folks
I'm considering getting the S III but am not sure about the screen durability as i've heard a lot of mixed reviews. How durable is it? Looking at some break tests on youtube suggests that the screen is a lot more sensitive as compared to other phone. Is that true?
btw, what is a good case for this device ?
Thanks!
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I dunno if this counts, but I keep dropping mine and the only damage so far is a little scratching on the corner of the outer plastic bezel when I dropped it once pretty hard on some rough tar. I haven't seen any other blemishes on the case, and so far no scratching at all on the glass. I loved my Nexus One, but the glass on that scratched pretty easy just sitting in my pocket. Not so with the SIII, no scratches at all on the glass in the 3 mo I've had the phone.
I don't have a case for it.

Bigger the screen... The easier its going to break. Simple.

SiNJiN76 said:
Bigger the screen... The easier its going to break. Simple.
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+1 but on the flip side I always baby my phones and with the sgs3 its slim and fits in the pocket just fine. So no issues here for me and this awesome screen.. I highly recommend it to you.
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The gorilla glass on this phone is garbage. ive never dropped a phone and a couple of weeks ago i slid it into my pocket and my pocket was broken. It fell like 2 inches from the ground on to pavement and wrecked the display and the bezel is all dinged up. gonna fix the display and get rid of it
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kobe4rings said:
The gorilla glass on this phone is garbage. ive never dropped a phone and a couple of weeks ago i slid it into my pocket and my pocket was broken. It fell like 2 inches from the ground on to pavement and wrecked the display and the bezel is all dinged up. gonna fix the display and get rid of it
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Similar experience...phone dropped from my pocket while sitting, landed on the corner, cracked screen...probably hit the weak spot on the phone, regardless, shouldn't break that easily IMO..

It is not durable at all compared to my previous phones (gs2, hd2) if you drop it there will be serious cosmetic damage. The plastic is extremely soft.
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Get an Otter Box, you pay that much for a phone then spend an extra 50 bucks to keep it safe.

Get a case if your gonna pick up the GS3... its a beautiful phone but you need to make sure you can protect it... I dropped my phone 4 times since I got it and thank God I bought a case for it. If I didn't have one, then my screen would have been shattered already
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Op, keep in mind all these guys who broke their displays are a small percentage of a whole.
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yea that's why i'm hesitant in buying it (3 actually). The issue seems widespread and if it is a case of bigger screen then it is a serious design flaw or maybe a manufacturing flaw. At this point im probably going to put off buying this phone but let's see if things change

Snook321 said:
Get a case if your gonna pick up the GS3... its a beautiful phone but you need to make sure you can protect it... I dropped my phone 4 times since I got it and thank God I bought a case for it. If I didn't have one, then my screen would have been shattered already
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What case did you buy? What do you like and dislike about it?

Do not have it yet, but Im going for the otterbox defender. Only negative I have heard from some is that the built-in screen protector lacks a bit in terms of looks on screen. Can always remove that tho.

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What case did you buy? What do you like and dislike about it?
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I just bought the generic case from T-Mobile store... its grey. I mean its okay. It gets the job done but I'm looking to get the seidio case with kickstand. I just found that on the top left hand corner of my phone, I have a tiny dent on the side... its irritating the hell outta me but I only see it when I take the case off... guess it could be worse...
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papabear said:
Do not have it yet, but Im going for the otterbox defender. Only negative I have heard from some is that the built-in screen protector lacks a bit in terms of looks on screen. Can always remove that tho.
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The built-in screen protector makes the display look cheap.
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I feel like the S II was way more durable. But that's why I bought insurance for this phone. Never had insurance on any other device. And the fact that I have an extended battery and there really aren't any good cases for extended batteries made me get the insurance.
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It's a phone and it uses glass, it doesn't matter what phone it is if your looking at Youtube and their hitting it with a hammer or dragging a razor over the screen then it's gonna do as expected. It's almost comical that people do these tests considering you spend money on the phone you should be responsible for it and take care of it. Accidents happen and the carriers know this so instead take care of your property, it doesn't matter who made it or what some moron with a hammer says.

all that is fine but generally speaking one does expect some level of durability for a device that costs upwards of $700 dollars, specially if the company is touting the latest and greatest gorilla glass 2 as one of the main features of the phone. Cellphones break when dropped, everyone should know that. But the amount of complaints i've come across regarding the S III and the different ways the screen is getting damaged is quite abnormal to say the least.
Anyway, i'm still debating whether i should pass on this phone or go for it. Anything new coming up in the coming weeks?

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all that is fine but generally speaking one does expect some level of durability for a device that costs upwards of $700 dollars, specially if the company is touting the latest and greatest gorilla glass 2 as one of the main features of the phone. Cellphones break when dropped, everyone should know that. But the amount of complaints i've come across regarding the S III and the different ways the screen is getting damaged is quite abnormal to say the least.
Anyway, i'm still debating whether i should pass on this phone or go for it. Anything new coming up in the coming weeks?
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You never hear the whole story either when people give these reviews, "I had it in my pocket and the screen cracked" turns into I was drunk and fell down the stairs.
I still have all of my devices in perfect shape and it all comes down to how well someone takes care of their things. If your gonna carry the phone in your pocket with your car keys then its gonna happen, I see it all the time and like you said at $700.00 you should act like it's worth it. You want an honest opinion on the device? It's worth every penny but the one thing that would make me warm and fuzzy about it is if HTC built the body. It still feels solid but theres nothing like a well built frame like you would find on the One S or X. No other device comes close to the functionality and multitasking that this one does and I own 8 myself (different devices not all cells.)
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yup the One X is really nice too. Too bad t-mobile doesn't carry it.
I'm going to call t-mobile again and see if i could get a better deal on the S iii's than what they offered me ($179 per phone)

Galaxy Nexus or LG Nexus 4?

Thinking of upgrading, a friend offered to buy my Galaxy Nexus and so I was thinking of selling it(for U.S.$150) and buying an N4. Is there $150 worth of difference in the two? I have never seen an N4 in the wild, so I have no frame of reference. The added bonus is my friend would be switching from an iPhone 4 so we'd be gaining a convert LOL. As far as ROMS and Unlocking/Rooting how is the N4? It's SUPER easy with the GNex of course, same with the N4?

ADB and Fastboot workflow will be the same across the nexus line of devices.
Spec wise, it's more powerful as compared to the gnex, you can't go wrong over there.
Whether it's worth the $150, what do you think?

currently having gnex now
i would probably change my gnex if its 32gb model N4
spec wise n4 wins and surely it will still run 2 years from now

Landara said:
Thinking of upgrading, a friend offered to buy my Galaxy Nexus and so I was thinking of selling it(for U.S.$150) and buying an N4. Is there $150 worth of difference in the two? I have never seen an N4 in the wild, so I have no frame of reference. The added bonus is my friend would be switching from an iPhone 4 so we'd be gaining a convert LOL. As far as ROMS and Unlocking/Rooting how is the N4? It's SUPER easy with the GNex of course, same with the N4?
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If you have the money and are planning to have the phone for a while, go for it, GN will get out of the support line soon.

Galaxy Nexus is the best :good:

its worth it IMO. better screen, bigger battery, faster processor, double the RAM, better camera, better build quality. i have played with a couple N4's and still to this day, I think it is the best phone (for me) even over the HTC One and Galaxy S4. something about stock android, and the screen on the N4 is just awesome. for whatever reason, i wasn't impressed with the One's screen.
anyway, if you aren't struggling for the money, its a worth upgrade. you will be enjoying all the benefits of the galaxy nexus, but with much better hardware all around.
only downfall is the non removable battery.

Vote for N4

If the N4 had AT&T LTE, I'd jump tomorrow. But it doesn't, so I'm going to hold out until November and hope the N5 has AT&T LTE and is made by NOT LG. Glass feels nice, but its heavy and isn't easily replaceable.

N4. My sister has one now, and I'm still on my Gnex. The N4 is way cooler.

Nexus 4, no doubt. Better performance, better battery life and future proof :good:

I see the N⁴ and hold it every day. Not all that great.
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Nexus 4. Much clearer and brighter screen, faster processor, plus double the ram

Been meaning towards GNexus (because of the price, and it's still a Nexus), but still hard to pick among the two - I don't like the idea that N4 has a glass back panel, which feels like iPhone 4, and I totally dislike that material.

I'd pay full price for a Nexus 4, but until my contract with Verizon is up, I'll be on my Galaxy Nexus.
It's safe to say that historically with the Nexus devices, having the newest device is probably your best bet!

Galaxy Nexus all the way, especially when it's cheaper

Fatal1ty_18_RUS said:
Been meaning towards GNexus (because of the price, and it's still a Nexus), but still hard to pick among the two - I don't like the idea that N4 has a glass back panel, which feels like iPhone 4, and I totally dislike that material.
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Even Apple ditched the glass back an made it alloy on iPhone 5, best thing they ever did, hope the next nexus doesn't go the usual plastic or does the glass back thats as heavy as a brick an shatters like a mutha.
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slayr76 said:
Even Apple ditched the glass back an made it alloy on iPhone 5, best thing they ever did, hope the next nexus doesn't go the usual plastic or does the glass back thats as heavy as a brick an shatters like a mutha.
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The Xperia Z on the other hand is completely made of glass. The front, back, (even the sides): all glass.

slayr76 said:
Even Apple ditched the glass back an made it alloy on iPhone 5, best thing they ever did, hope the next nexus doesn't go the usual plastic or does the glass back thats as heavy as a brick an shatters like a mutha.
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You better hope HTC makes it then. They're the only one that'll probably do that.(metal body)
Moto=Kevlar Fiber
HTC=PolyCarb or Aluminum
SONY=Glass? Or plastic
LG= Glass
Samsung= THE LEGENDARY(Pemium) PLASTIC!
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I have both galaxy nexus (white) and nexus 4...use them every day.. Both are cool..I like the touch feeling of the galaxy nexus..but nexus 4 looks way better. I don't find big difference in performance in the everyday usage ..I honestly like to work on the galaxy but the amoled screen compared to the nexus 4 is a major disadvantage
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Super_Sport said:
I have both galaxy nexus (white) and nexus 4...use them every day.. Both are cool..I like the touch feeling of the galaxy nexus..but nexus 4 looks way better. I don't find big difference in performance in the everyday usage ..I honestly like to work on the galaxy but the amoled screen compared to the nexus 4 is a major disadvantage
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Is N4 lighter/thinner/better feels in hand than GNex?

New Nexus 7 Cases&Screen Protector

Just doing for new nexus 7 transfer from iPad 3 and surely quite a few of you will also get a case and screen protector for your new mate,just start this thread so anyone picked up new Nexus 7 could share good gadget to features N7 to the most, if anyone get information on reliable case or somethings like this to perfect fit this tablet,pls share here with thanks!

So you didn't see the other thread about cases with 30+ replies ?
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Give him a break, he came from an apple device. Its expected haha
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easy man!
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Thanks for the understanding and I'm focus on playing games and it seems the Nexus 7 2013 is runs smoothly than my iPad 3, yet the also feels the screen is not as strength as iPad, so going to get a nice case and a screen protector to get my new mate a comprehensively protection,Yes I will check some threads on the case and screen guard, anyway it's much easy to get a favorite case&screen protector together from my threads...just shows your findings with thanks!:fingers-crossed:

greentaloy said:
Thanks for the understanding and I'm focus on playing games and it seems the Nexus 7 2013 is runs smoothly than my iPad 3, yet the also feels the screen is not as strength as iPad, so going to get a nice case and a screen protector to get my new mate a comprehensively protection,Yes I will check some threads on the case and screen guard, anyway it's much easy to get a favorite case&screen protector together from my threads...just shows your findings with thanks!:fingers-crossed:
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So what you're saying is that you'd rather not research the existing threads on the subject, but rather expect everyone to bring you their research..
Sounds a bit lazy imo.

Here you go .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2379653

(Video Review) Sonivo Nexus 5 Wallet Case with a Sleep sensor

Here it is guys, the review I done for this case. Absolutely in love with it.
I thought I'd share this with everyone as if you look online there really are no wallet cases in the world like this to have the sleep wake function.
If you want more information about this case reply to this thread and I'll try to best answer your questions.
Hope you like the review and the case as much as I do!
Whoever this sonivo crowd are, they smashed it with this case :good:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpi3FvPB4PA

I couldn't use a case like that but good job with the review.
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Everything looks great. I keep wanting a case like this but taking pictures seems to be a pain. How easy is it to take the phone in and out of the case?
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Does the magnet interfere with the phone in any way? Maybe the compass or any other sensors?
[Edit] also, is the phone held snugly in the case or does it seem like I could come out with just a bit of flexing?
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jason-tech-uk said:
Here it is guys, the review I done for this case. Absolutely in love with it.
I thought I'd share this with everyone as if you look online there really are no wallet cases in the world like this to have the sleep wake function.
If you want more information about this case reply to this thread and I'll try to best answer your questions.
Hope you like the review and the case as much as I do!
Whoever this sonivo crowd are, they smashed it with this case :good:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpi3FvPB4PA
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Embedded for your pleasure

biggiestuff said:
Everything looks great. I keep wanting a case like this but taking pictures seems to be a pain. How easy is it to take the phone in and out of the case?
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It's fairly easy to get the phone in and out. If you insert the case one side at a time its really easy. I normally insert the phone in from the left side then once that's in, clip the right side it. Getting it out is the same thing just in reverse. The support on the case is tough but does have a bit of allowance to allow the phone to come out.

rdr4g0n said:
Does the magnet interfere with the phone in any way? Maybe the compass or any other sensors?
[Edit] also, is the phone held snugly in the case or does it seem like I could come out with just a bit of flexing?
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Been using it for a few days now and haven't had any problems with it.
No movement from the phone once it's in the case. It's a hard case support thats made especially for the Nexus 5 so once the phone is in won't be going anywhere.
Hope that answers your questions.

One other question: does qi charging work with this case or is it too thick?
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Just want to add in case some Sonivo people are reading. Please bring this to Amazon.com and Amazon.ca would love to have one of these by Xmas time.

bblzd said:
Just want to add in case some Sonivo people are reading. Please bring this to Amazon.com and Amazon.ca would love to have one of these by Xmas time.
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Seconded. This looks like the best case with an autowake cover. But it's also the only one that's not available in North America

I was curious about this wake n sleep function and played with a magnet on the phone, the sensor seems to be on the top left corner of the screen. Might glue a thin magnet into the cheapish pink wallet case my gf got for her N5 to ad this feature :good:

Where can or will Americans be able to purchase this? This case seems to be the best option and I only use wallet cases.
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I contacted Sonivo and got a reply saying they are planning to sell in the US, but due to high demand, they don't yet have the inventory for it. No time frame yet.
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scubastevegk said:
I contacted Sonivo and got a reply saying they are planning to sell in the US, but due to high demand, they don't yet have the inventory for it. No time frame yet.
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I have one that's similar:
http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Googl...=UTF8&qid=1384880507&sr=8-13&keywords=supcase
The only issues are (1) doesn't work with a car mount as is a frequent case problem and (2) the phone seems to get hotter with a wireless charger than the phone gets without the case on.

I'm assuming if you have this case, you have your phone in your jacket pocket.
I'm also a bit worried about the magnet for the flap, wouldn't it demagnetize your cards?

primetimelive said:
I'm assuming if you have this case, you have your phone in your jacket pocket.
I'm also a bit worried about the magnet for the flap, wouldn't it demagnetize your cards?
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I've not had any problems with the case demagnetising my cards, I really only keep my one credit card in there which I use on a daily basis and thats worked fine since I've been using this case.

Hi.
I'm looking to have this case in France. Anyone have an idea to have it sended here??
Alban.

grunera said:
Hi.
I'm looking to have this case in France. Anyone have an idea to have it sended here??
Alban.
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If you find you can't find this case in France you have a more all be it expensive option for a better case but better none the less, they are called http://www.noreve.com/langue/en.html their nexus 5 case is coming soon.
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NlBO said:
If you find you can't find this case in France you have a more all be it expensive option for a better case but better none the less, they are called http://www.noreve.com/langue/en.html their nexus 5 case is coming soon.
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Thanks for the info, but it's not yet on sale (

grunera said:
Thanks for the info, but it's not yet on sale (
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I just over nighted the official flip case from Google and im very happy with it, It has the smart screen magnet feature as well.
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Quality feel (use of materials)

Rate this thread to express how you think the Samsung Galaxy S7 feels in terms of quality. A higher rating indicates that it feels premium and high-quality (attention to detail is high, manufacturing defects don't exist, etc).
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!

The Gorilla Glass is not Scratch Resistant than my old Galaxy S4.
It's the 7th day I'm using the phone. I used the phone like it's my new baby. Still I could see some really minor scratches on the front glass. If putting in the pocket gives me such scratches, Samsung and Corning you both done a bad joke. The phone is already fragile with the glass back. Now, If I have to worry about the front glass, it's not good.
Also, You have to be very careful while holding it as it slippery.
The look is premium but...

Super su

Screams premium. It feels just a bit more premium than Sony Z5. In hands it feels expensive.
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then maybe iphone is for you.

Yeah, the screen is super scratchy. Otherwise everything is great.

I have both iPhone 6S and S7. Samsung did excellent job with S6 and S7. Now phones look and fill premium!

Perhaps you have defects, as this phone has been to hell and back in the past month and it still doesn't have a scratch. I have a case protecting the back and sides, but the front is vulnerable.

The S7 is one of the nicest feeling Android phones I've ever had, although I'm not a fan of glass on the back. The phone feels nice enough I've gotten more premium feeling cases for it than other phones. Right now I have two Obliq cases, the Slim Meta and Flex Pro. Both feel better than anything else I've ever tried.

Good feeling but back is huge fingerprint.

Feels great but I'm afraid of impacts now since it's all glass.
Past samsung galaxies were plastic with maybe a metal trim. Those were bulletproof and didn't need a case.
This version requires protection. Good thing it's thin enough that a jelly case won't alter feel too much and vastly improves grip.
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It seems that the power button is hanging in the middle and is functioning as a flip switch..
Sometimes it starts to operate as a push button, but the next time I use it's seems to be back at flipswitch..
The glass is very scratchy.

Hey guys,
I have a problem with my s7. The home button get scratchy on the left side of it. I've been using it normally with a case. So no way it got the scratches from a table or something else. I've read a lot about the scratchy home buttons on galaxy s7, but here's my question: has someone experience what to do or what we can say to samsung or maybe did u got your replaced or something. Idk it's just screwed up guys u pay so much money for a good looking phone and then it scratches by daily usage.
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malakagr said:
Hey guys,
I have a problem with my s7. The home button get scratchy on the left side of it. I've been using it normally with a case. So no way it got the scratches from a table or something else. I've read a lot about the scratchy home buttons on galaxy s7, but here's my question: has someone experience what to do or what we can say to samsung or maybe did u got your replaced or something. Idk it's just screwed up guys u pay so much money for a good looking phone and then it scratches by daily usage.
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It's a known issue for Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge.
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S7 Kills iPhone
I did quite a bit of research before my girlfriend bought her last two phones and the Galaxy consistently ranks as the best phone for the common user. The S6 made some odd choices that compromised the user experience, but the S7 is solid and better than ever. Battery life, performance, size, user experience - in my mind the S7 is the ultimate iPhone killer (for a power user I might suggest upgrading to the Note).
As far as quality feel, go to your local retailer and hold one in your hand for yourself! It feels good in the hand, solid enough, fast as all hell. Yes get a screen protector and a case, but all around this phone is quite sturdy.

marvad.one said:
It's a known issue for Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge.
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I know man, but what can we/I do ?
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malakagr said:
I know man, but what can we/I do ?
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The scratches won't affect the function of the scanner.
Samsung has to come with an official statement, I'm sure they are aware of this issue. And I agree this happens to fast for such a "high end" phone.
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marvad.one said:
The scratches won't affect the function of the scanner.
Samsung has to come with an official statement, I'm sure they are aware of this issue. And I agree this happens to fast for such a "high end" phone.
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Yes man the scanner works flawlessly but u know what I mean. It's just ugly and so much money for nothing.
They could replace it for free and hope that it's only on some products.
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malakagr said:
Yes man the scanner works flawlessly but u know what I mean. It's just ugly and so much money for nothing.
They could replace it for free and hope that it's only on some products.
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It's on all Galaxy S7 products...
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Well, sturdy...
I know, you shouldn't drop a $$$-phone, but it happens sometimes. Didn't have any case or screen protection when it happened, so I guess I'm lucky. I have pretty dents on the upper/lower left/right edges of the frame. The dents did not affect the screen, but it was close...
Now I'm running a Spigen, still looking for a nice screen protector/second glass.