Big, naked phones are amazing

[jon bones]

For years I was a small phone with a case kind of guy. iPhone + official leather case.

Now that I use my phone for basically everything (including watching TV on the train) I decided to upgrade my iPhone X to an 11 Pro Max and - to keep it at a decent size - try forgoing a case.

WOW. This is how phones were meant to be handled, just a thin, smooth glass device that is basically the same size as my old phone with it's case.

I don't think I could have done this as a younger man, but now that I'm not getting drunk and dropping my phone this is 100% the way to live life.

Who is with me? Come drive without seatbelts in this naked phone future!

 

[Hydrophobic]

As a clumsy adult who is still dropping his phone all the time I cannot join you in this.

 

[Kensation]

Can't do it. Won't risk an unprotected drop.
That said, I do always rock thin, clear cases.

 

[Amnixia]

Yeah I prefer it too, but am still super scared of dropping it...

 

[Sanjuro]

I can't rawdog it.

 

[Voyager]

Don't like the way my hand sweat shows on a naked, glass phone... Otherwise, I'd agree.

 

[Sec0nd]

I've never used a case. These phones are beautifully designed, why ruin it with an ugly bulky case. Yes, I ended up breaking both my last two phones (Samsung Galaxy S2 and iPhone 6s) but both time after owning them for 3ish years. So with any luck I'm sure I won't be shattering my 11 Pro anytime soon. *Knocks on wood*

 

[DJ_Lae]

All it takes is one drop, unfortunately, or I'd be all over it.

I do occasionally take my S10+ out of its case and there is a sense of wonder to it - the screen wraps the entire face of it, that ceramic back is gorgeous to look at and touch...but it also feel vulnerable in its nakedness.

 

[Van Bur3n]

Don't feel like worrying about being careful with it all of the time.

 

[Chanser]

Nope, always buy a case.

 

[Br3wnor]

Amen, I have an iPhone 8 but haven't used a case for a while and it's bliss. I know the screen will crack at some point from a drop (I've had a few) but I'll eat a screen replacement price for this freedom.

 

[Wackamole]

 

[Engell]

nice try apple

 

[Pirate Bae]

Isn't the 11 Pro designed with damage resistance in mind?

I'm rocking the XR so I definitely need a case lol

 

[Deleted member 4970]

I've had the iPhone 4, 6, 7 plus and now a Google Pixel 3a all without cases! Like the look of a caseless phone and to me, if the phone absolutely requires a case, then it is a device I do not want. They should be made to withstand any sort of drop or small impact.

I've dropped the 7 Plus in particular many times and the worst it ever got in terms of damage was some slight paint loss on the top and side of the phone. No case needed!

 

[supernormal]

I never used a case because I always felt like a disservice to the beautiful engineering and it made the phones look obviously uglier. The thing is, now phones cost over 1k, so I've had to start using a case.

 

[DECK’ARD]

I've always been naked.

 

[Einbroch]

Unfortunately I drop my phone too often, as I also prefer naked phone ass.

 

[(mat)]

I bought a new phone recently and needed to order a new case off of Amazon. I only needed to take my new device to and from work for one day without a case, and it was the most stressful day of my entire life. Also, the rounded edges on these phones make holding it like a normal person completely impossible. Never, ever, ever again.

 

[Piggus]

My 11 Pro Max will never see a case. Beautiful phone. I use a Sena Ultraslim sleeve for when it's not in use. Not a single scratch anywhere after 2 months of use so far.

 

[DJ_Lae]

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It always hurts to look at that - and people wander around in public still using phones that are more cracks than glass.

 

[Surface of Me]

Here here, OP. My LG G7 ThinQ will remain indecent.

 

[ElephantShell]

Not a huge fan of the massive phones but I've been rocking a Galaxy S8 caseless for a couple years now and yeah it feels nice.

 

[Syriel]

Who is with me? Come drive without seatbelts in this naked phone future!

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I stopped using cases when I worked for a phone manufacturer.

Boss said (paraphrased) that we shouldn't be using cases because it meant we didn't have faith in the durability of our product.

 

[Static]

I basically accidentally throw my phone at my feet on a near daily basis. Can't get behind this.

 

[Incite]

Went two years with a caseless X, dropped it a few times including once directly onto a curb and it never cracked🤷🏽‍♂️ Now have an 11 pro as well OP and part of what I like about these phones is how they feel to be held. A case takes that from me.

 

[Deleted member 8468]

Yeah I did that a couple phones ago. Felt awesome and looks way better.

Then I dropped it 5 months later and was out $500 because I didn't buy a $20 case. I buy cases now.

 

[roflwaffles]

As a clumsy adult who is still dropping his phone all the time I cannot join you in this.

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[Jmdajr]

I don't live that high risk life style.

 

[Ryaaan14]

I always use a naked phone. I don't treat my phone like a children's toy

 

[molnizzle]

Most of the time it's fine, but it only takes one freak accident.

Screw big phones, in any case. Can't wait for 2020's smaller iPhone Pro.

 

[Mivey]

I'd like to avoid my phone looking like a broken mirror, thank-you-very-much

 

[The Living Tribunal]

They sure look pretty but no way i'm going to carry my phone without a case.

 

[MindofKB]

My first rawdog phone was the iPhone X.

It was simply too beautiful for a case and I still have yet to drop it.

 

[digit_zero]

These things are way too expensive and I'm way too clumsy not to put a case on my phone

 

[linkboy]

Nope, I can't do it.

I've got a Note 10 and I've got Samsung's official rugged case.

All it takes is one accident and I'm stuck with a shattered back.

 

[kittens]

It's just a phone I don't get it

 

[Soapbox Killer]

 

[LakeEarth]

I drop my phone once a week, so alas a case is a necessity.

 

[Futureman]

I really like the iPhone silicone case. The soft rubber feel is awesome.

 

[Acorn]

I thought like you too but two days ago I dropped my phone outside and cracked the screen.

Learn from my mistakes friends.

 

[Deleted member 2840]

You do at LEAST use a screen protector right?

 

[Cpt-GargameL]

I like it naked too but I keep it protected at all times, you never know what'll happen.

 

[ZeoVGM]

I have literally never used a case on my smart phones, from the first Droid up to the Note9.

I think I've only had one or two cracks in that entire time.

 

[Carnby]

I always get a Spigen case because they are small yet work well, but I never cover the screen. I need to feel the glass and enjoy the full responsiveness of the phone.

 

[Deleted member 44371]

The colors on the new iphone 11 pro screen look kinda washed out and flat - anybody else having this issue or is that a thing on purpose?

 

[Deleted member 16516]

I'm with you. Had an S8+ for two years caseless and it took a lot, but survived well. Will do the same with whatever I get next.

 

[Soybean]

Yeah man, I hate cases. I do have one that I'll slip on when I'm feeling the need for a prophylactic (traveling or something), but otherwise naked 90% of the time. Been this way since the first iPhone.

You do at LEAST use a screen protector right?

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Ugh, no way. Who wants to feel the lip of a screen protector as you're swiping from the side?

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

I played this dangerous game for years.

Can't risk it anymore with 3 kids.

 

[Rand a. Thor]

No way in hell. I'm firmly in the so fucking clumsy camp that I have to buy a new phone every 16-18months camp and if I ever bought something more expensive then 200€ I would have a stroke just taking it outside the house.