iPhone 5 "scuff gate"

[Jdsmitty10]

Could not have said it better. I have had a defender on everyone of my iphones and when I sell an iphone i've upgraded out of people ask if the phone is new since there isn't a scratch on it anywhere. I know the defender makes the phone a bit bulky but the protection it provides i'll deal with that.

I understand why people use cases but I also don't understand why people use cases. It's good your phone is perfect when you go to sell it but wouldn't your rather enjoy the actual phone when you have it? Instead of a "bulky" case? I don't case my iPhones. Tried it with my current 4 and hated it. IMHO what's the point of buying such a nice looking/thin phone to cover it up to keep it perfect for the next guy? It's like buying a Ferrari and not driving it to keep the miles down so the next guy can enjoy the low miles when u sell it.. I don't know. Maybe I could get a couple extra bucks for my 4 when I sell it if I cased it for 2 yrs but I would rather enjoy the sleekness of the phone while I have it. I know there's Alotta people who's work would require them to protect their phone from water/drops/dirt/ etc.. But I can't wait to buy my 5 in a couple weeks and enjoy its nakedness lol. (Meanwhile I will probably drop and break it the first day) just my 2 pennies

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[Jdsmitty10]

Check out the speck candy shell cell phone cases. I did a lot of research with reviews on what cases hurt the phones. It seemed any case that had a hard surface against the phone would trap some sort or dirt or dust and scratch the phone. I found the speck candy shell case has a soft rubber inside that the phone sits in and it has a hard plastic outside to protect from falls and stuff. This case hands down is the best. <img src="http://www.iphoneforums.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8671"/>

Can't dirt get between the soft surface and phone and still cause scratching? That's one of my beefs with putting my phone in a case. My 4 had a couple cases until I gave up on using then and the only scratches on the phone are from the cases I had(with a soft surface touching the phone).

[Thomasjtsi]

Check out the speck candy shell cell phone cases. I did a lot of research with reviews on what cases hurt the phones. It seemed any case that had a hard surface against the phone would trap some sort or dirt or dust and scratch the phone. I found the speck candy shell case has a soft rubber inside that the phone sits in and it has a hard plastic outside to protect from falls and stuff. This case hands down is the best. <img src="http://www.iphoneforums.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8671"/>

This is exactly what I'm using right now... just in the White w/ Gray rubber model.

[meakerbmx]

I have never been a big case person. Just like the look and feel without one.

I did play with a iphone5 at the store today and it was perfect looking. No scuffs at all

[Yakuzagang5]

How would I avoid getting scuffs on the very side of the iPhone? I already bought a case and just on the top and bottom part, it doesn't cover the side part where it seems to get scratched often.
Is there a way I can avoid it? Or is it bound to happen.

You can try the Zagg Invisible Shields. I believe if you get the maximum coverage you get front, back and side protectors. I had one on my Rezound and 4S, they work amazingly well. I currently have the front and back for my iPhone 5 (the HD kind) and love it. Thin, hardly noticeable, and very strong and dependable.

EDIT:: Not sure if you are looking for any solution or just a case, so sorry if you are wanting a case!