Does iphone 5 back scratch easily?

[rsu1981]

Does the iphone 5 really scratch easily or is it being overblown like the antenna on the iphone 4? I have a 4 and never had a reception problem.. I did get the free case apple offered, well because it was a $30 case for free. I use it occasionally because it does offer a little more grip. I've had the ip4 since its release date and have never used a screen protector and have minimal scratches. Have to hold it at certain angles in bright light to see any. Never found a screen protector that felt good to use.  I'm considering an upgrade to a 5, but decided to wait this time to see what other people thought. Don't really like cases much so if it scratches easy may Waite to see what the next one is like. Don't really have any complaints about the 4.

[dwill05]

It's a real issue on the anodized aluminum that covers the sides and most of the back. It's especially fragile on the chamfered edges of the antenna band around the phone. I got mine on Friday morning, and didn't look at it closely until that night, when I started seeing posts. I had scratching on the edges of the antenna band as well as a small nick in the band. I'm not sure whether it came that way, or it was just from carrying it around in my pocket for half a day. I got a case the next morning. I was holding out for a better case, but I took what I could get just to protect it.

[tinagallo379]

I had a scratch right out of the box. I was soo mad cause I didn't notice it till I got home

[Planet-Ed ACE - Geek]

My white iPhone seems to be holding up pretty well.  So far no scratching.  I glad I made the switch this year from my normal black to white this time.

[aBenjamin]

the iPhone 5 makes an EXCELLENT back scratcher. 

[spd2demun ACE - Master]

I was wondering about this as I've read lots of reports online!  Think my next may be white as well!

Really wish they'd just go for a back that is functional, not pretty!  Most of us use cases anyway, so there's no need for the back to look nice, IMO.  Why not a graphite-type back?

[pinknikkij]

I had some scratches right out of the box so I went back to apple and exchanged it with no issues

[Kerry78]

Keep seeing posts about the iPhone 5 (Scuffgate)
Really hope apple fix it in 5S I don't want my phone
Looking worse for wear outta a box or by simply putting it
In a pocket :/

[spd2demun ACE - Master]

It doesn't look like the backs will hold up for long...get a clear protector for the back, just like all the rest. 

I REALLY wish they'd give up on these nice looks and just make the backs and edges out of something that won't scratch, or be easily seen if it does.

Are they already for sale over there?

[dwill05]

The problem isn't just the back. The antenna band that wraps around the phone is also anodized aluminum, and the edges of the band are where a lot of the scratches occur. Putting film protection on the front and back won't take care of the band.

[spd2demun ACE - Master]

So, we're back to having a bumper or case.