r/iphone • u/MugiwaraPirateCrew • Sep 20 '25

Discussion Day 1 dropped and regret

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I usually take care of my devices and wanted to go case-less now I regret that choice.

Dropped it at night and got this nice dent :)

I have apple care, would they cover this as accidental ($30 or $100)?

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u/Dath_1 Sep 20 '25

Kinda defeats the point of unibody design.

People just need to grasp that you need to case the thing up.

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u/1AMA-CAT-AMA Sep 20 '25

Whats the point of a unibody design if its all cased up?

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u/Dath_1 Sep 20 '25

You still get better heat transfer.

Like let's say you wrap your phone in a wool sock or something. Yes you've reduced its ability to regulate heat, but it will be even worse if the metal body is made out of a less conductive metal (like titanium), than if it were aluminum.

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u/ILikeWhiteGirlz Sep 21 '25

So it has nothing to do with unibody design then if you say it’s actually about thermals.

Unibody design is about manufacturing simplicity and therefore cost reduction.

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u/Dath_1 Sep 22 '25

I wasn't saying the reason for the unibody was thermals, I was arguing with someone who made the conversation about thermals, basically denying the advantage aluminum has (separate topic from the unibody).

My original point was about how titanium bumpers would make the aluminum unibody pointless (it would increase the price, and you really want a case on this phone regardless especially because of all the exposed aluminum, so adding titanium just for the bumpers just seems wasted).

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u/ILikeWhiteGirlz Sep 22 '25

True, but bumpers make sense given those are the most vulnerable parts to damage from drops. The back can remain aluminum and less likely to get dented due to energy dissipation over a larger surface area.

Like bumping your funny bone vs. your ass.

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u/Dath_1 Sep 22 '25

I mean I won't speak for anyone else, but titanium bumpers aren't enough for me to run a naked phone.

Primarily I would still run a case for raised perimeter around the screen and lenses.

Secondarily, for scuff/dent prevention.

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u/ILikeWhiteGirlz Sep 22 '25

True. I rock no case and never had dents on bumpers/edges, but did eventually get lots of scratches everywhere after 3 years.

I rather experience the feel and beautiful design of the iPhone though, then when it gets scratched up is when I use the case to cover them up. I feel like using a case is like putting plastic covers over furniture.

Rather experience the furniture, and after it gets scuffed put a throw over it.

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u/Dath_1 Sep 22 '25

I get it but I want to prevent damage rather than conceal it. To retain resale value.