A few weeks ago I told you that iPhone 5 terminals protected by a case do not get scratched as much as those used without such protection, but here it is not true. Exactly as in the case of Bumpers/other cases for iPhone 4/4S, and cases for iPhone 5 they can scratch the sides of the devices and this is mainly because of the residues that are caught between the edges of the case and those of the iPhone.
After getting a new fancy iPhone 5, and reading about how easily it can get scratched, I decided to buy a case. Forked over $35 for this good Slider Incase. It feels great in the hand, looks slick, and best of all protects my phone from all unnecessary scratches/damage. Last week I decided to take it off to clean off some dirt from around the edges and noticed a scratch on the side of the phone. Couldn't believe my eyes since I knew there was no damage before I put on the case and couldn't figure out where it came from. Closely inspecting the case from the inside, I noticed that one inside part had a piece of plastic sticking out. It corresponds with the scratch on my phone. It seems like it was a defect in the case which actually ended up scratching the phone.
If you are thinking of using a case to protect your terminal and now you have changed your mind, I inform you that a film could solve the problem much more simply and without the risk of scratching the side edges. A film applied over those areas will ensure that the material will not be scratched, no matter how you use it or how you apply it, so it would be ideal to aim for something like that. Of course, not every kind of case will scratch your terminal, but it's good to know what you can expect.
