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The only time I ever see caseless phones is in the movies. Everyone I know protects their phone like it costs $1k to replace it. So I'm curious, is my circle unusual or the norm?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

I think at least 2 people I work with don't have cases. For me I think it's more about function than protection at this point. Phones are so damn thin they're actually kind of uncomfortable to hold compared to one with a case, and I feel more likely to drop it without a case. I always get a case with some kind of kickstand which I use often enough to feel is justified.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

I don’t use a case. I like my phone to be small (have an iPhone 13 mini) and a case would somewhat negate that advantage. I also haven’t really seen a case that I like the look of.

I do have a vinyl sticker on the back but it’s more for looks than for protection.

Modern phones are surprisingly durable. I mean, of course, over the time I have my phone it collected a few small nicks on the frame and a few minor scratches on the display but it’s a device I use daily after all.

I’ve only ever had two phones break on me and one of them (my iphone 4S) was accidentally flung across the room by the neighbour‘s boy and even it only needed a new back glass, which I fixed myself.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

SM-A50 for ~2 years now w/o a case, dropped multiple times onto carpeted concrete from ~3 feet and a couple times on tiled floor from ~3-5 feet and worst it got was a scratch about an inch long that you can only see if you're looking for it. Last month fumbled it onto parking lot asphalt which finally gave it a proper crack but it's only on the bottom where there isn't any touchscreen so decently lucky I guess. I've seen so many cased phones with screens looking far worse. If you're a clutz you probably should have one but if you treat it right and it's not a piece of junk then it should last.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

These are already large and big enough to hate them... last thing I want is extravolume/weight. Also, I paid for the neat experience and I am going to enjoy it till the end...

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I don't use cases. Don't like how they feel in my hand. I also don't drop my phone, because I don't do multiple things at a time.

Yes, I am childless, why do you ask?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

Hell no. Case and screen protector always. The glass screen protector is also a privacy screen, I've cracked one so far in like 5 years. My case also holds my card.

[–] whoisearth 4 points 1 week ago

Work phone is not in a case because IDGAF. Personal phone, always Spigen or go home.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

I've got a pixel 8 and it's honestly way too thin and slippery without the case.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

No case, no problems so far. I've had numerous phones over the last 20 years, never had a case, and never had an issue. Don't drop your phones.

I did buy a case for my son's first phones, but I wouldn't suggest he need one now. He is certainly old enough to take care with it.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

I was always a flip case kind of person for two reasons, hold a few cards, some notes and to protect the screen.

I've got a pixel 7 pro now and I came across a flip case that has magnets on the silicon housing that holds the phone and I can remove the phone from it whenever I want.

I have most of the important cards digitised now and I rarely carry cash so 95% of the time I have it out of the flip case.

18 months in and there's not one sign of a scratch on my screen and I've dropped it a few times.

I have no idea why I'm saying this.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago
[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

I always use a case and can't really think of anyone I know who doesn't.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

I haven't ever broken a phone when I've dropped it, so no case or cover. It goes in my pocket with keys sometimes but has no notable scratches after 2 years

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

Most people I know have cases on their phones, yeah.

But in case it is helpful my own phone (Pixel 7) has no case/screen protector. Also my phone has cracks on the back and one corner so this tracks :P (but otherwise it has held up quite well)

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

Been using my Pixel 4a for almost 5 years now - had a case from day 1, which started to disintegrate somewhere during year 4. Figured the phone would crap out well before a second case, so took the Ivan Drago attitude ("if he dies, he dies"). Never dropped it, barely losing any charging capacity, and a better user experience with a (relatively) small, light phone.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

When phones were made of plastic, yes

Like the Google Nexus 5X (with a vinyl on the back because they chose the shittiest rubbery coating that get sticky with permanent fingerprints)

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (2 children)

My kid does.

And I wish she wouldn't. To clarify, we've bought her cases and she destroys the case in days.

She's more careful with her bare phone than she is with it in a case.

[–] weew 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

How does she manage to destroy cases so quickly? Does she chew them or something? Are you sure your daughter isn't a dog?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Cheap TPU cases last years wtf

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

I'm just so clumsy, I need the protection. I personally like my phone naked (it's a pretty green 💚), but clear covers are usually flimsy so it's covered for safety. I can't afford a new phone, and cracks irritate me too much. 😔

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

I've never used a case and never broken a screen. I've only replaced my last several phones due to swollen batteries. Although, I've definitely dropped my phone a couple times where I thought for sure that my streak would be over, but I've just been lucky.

[–] Showroom7561 3 points 1 week ago

I use a case. And every phone I've owned over the last 15+ years has looked like new years after buying them.

Not only do they keep their value (if sold), but if given as a hand-me-down, they are "like new".

Worth it, IMO.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

I’ve not used a case in years. I drop it regularly when I’m at home on the carpet, but outside of that, it might get dropped from hip height once a year. I’ve only ended up with a hairline crack on a single phone in 15 years of owning them.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

Yep, same iphone for six years now.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

I bought the galaxy fold 3 when it came out and stopped using cases or screen protectors about a year ago when I realized I never drop my phone (knock on wood). This phone can be pretty thick with a case added so I prefer it this way.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

I have toddlers I think that answers your question

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

I have a friend who put the money into Screen Protector & AppleCare instead of a case

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Never use a case but always use a screen protector as replacing the screen often costs almost as much as a new phone.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (4 children)
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