hey guys, i have a galaxy S6 for two years now, after a couple of months i noticed that the part of the aluminum which my hand touches when i am holing the phone turned black, i am almost sure it's because of the sweat, now i am planning to get the S8+, and i want the orchid gray color, but i am afraid to face the same problem, and the only solution is maybe to get the black one....what do you think?
abdelha said:
hey guys, i have a galaxy S6 for two years now, after a couple of months i noticed that the part of the aluminum which my hand touches when i am holing the phone turned black, i am almost sure it's because of the sweat, now i am planning to get the S8+, and i want the orchid gray color, but i am afraid to face the same problem, and the only solution is maybe to get the black one....what do you think?
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Well maybe try using a clear case or bumper?
I have had flagship Samsungs since the S1 (every years flagship and most times went from S to Note and then Note to S) and the only phone where i noticed any sort of silver shreading was exactly the Galaxy S1.
I guess you can get the black one, but you are the only person that I see having this problem.
You can always get a skin or a case.
I got the S8+ orchid gray and to me it was a no brainer between the 3 colors, the orchid looks Silver, gray and purple depending on the light reflecting on it (with some lights it looks like the coral blue color, even) - most people like the black better, but that is a fingerpront magnet, and the orchid gray barely leaves prints that you can see
One more comment, although you did not call for it, be careful coming from a S6 to a S8+, it is not a one handed phone whilst the regular S8 trully is and you still get the 5.8". I came from a S7 edge (before that a S6 edge+ and before that 3 different note models between the mix) and i can tell you that it is impossible to get a thumb to the notification tray (I swipe the finger print scanner and then pull it if i must 1 hand). Only reason why I got the plus was the battery that will actually last a whole day of abuse.
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Hi everyone!
I've been thinking of getting a white Nexus 5 (i really like the black-white contrast, and even the white touch for the ear piece). On thing I dread, though, is discoloration on the white back side or turning yellow or getting dirty or ... etc, etc...
I know there have been some rumors that the white back of the N5 is prone to discoloration, prominent marks from wear-and-tear, yellow-ish spots and so on..
Since the N5 has been launched for some time now, can anyone with a white model share his/hers experience? Did you suffer from discoloration or marks on the white backside over time?
Note: I did search the forum for such a topic and I know there is one that discusses the differences between black and white versions. I just wanted a new thread that is focused on the way the white N5 survives the test of time and wear-and-tear.
Mine is just as pretty and white as when I received it on Nov 5. No staining or anything like that at all.
Just as white since launch. I put it in a case for obvious reasons and it's flawless. I rather pay for a new case than a new phone.
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I can confirm that. looks like day one
I'll go ahead and back up what these fine people have said. There's no discoloration at all.
What about scuffs from wear and tear? How easy does is gather scratches (from laying down on a table etc)?
What about the black shiny sides? Do they gather scratches and dings?
Thanks all for your answers so far!
It all depends on how a user treats the device bro, some are more cautious then others.
My white one started to get some discolouration, especially around the corners (I used it without a case, but kept a pant pocket exclusively for it). Beware of blue jeans that fade, it does rub off onto the phone.
I've heard of people complaining about scratches around the black edge but mine doesn't have a single mark on it anywhere and I've never had it in a case (bought late December)
I throw it in my jeans pocket or suit jacket, never had a case on it.
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My white one started to get some discolouration, especially around the corners (I used it without a case, but kept a pant pocket exclusively for it). Beware of blue jeans that fade, it does rub off onto the phone.
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Thanks for your input, @daisun! I'm sorry to hear that! Could it be possible to post one or two photos with the discolored or affected areas of the phone?
The jeans thing sucks. I had a white One X and, fortunately, I didn't have any such problems with it ...
The pair of jeans I was wearing were brand new and hadn't been washed ever, so it was at its peak 'phone staining' state. The discolouration is very very slight and you probably couldn't tell in real life due to shadows and lighting. It also doesn't show in photos because the whitebalance of the camera will simple disguise it.
I've since sold the white phone in case it discoloured anymore and bought a black one.
Put a case on it. Mine looks like the day I received it.
And for the record. Scratches on the side of a white vs black is shananagins
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I've had 3 nexus 5s till date. First had a yellow tint and when compared to the two Nexus 5s my friend has, mine looked flushed and dull. The second piece had a little lesser yellow tint (but it was yellow) but the front camera lens wasn't aligned and looked aesthetically defective. The third, again, had a yellow tint but also had a dead pixel. Got a DOA, the shop keeper is willing to give me another phone. (p.s. - All three were from different places, so it's not the stock which is defective)
Should I settle for something like an s4 or note 3 neo? :/ Or should I give N5 another try (Also, is the yellow tint very common or am i just unlucky?)
Maybe you have cataracts?
The yellow screen will go away with use. It's the adhesive between the digitizer and glass and it will cure with time.
After 2+ weeks, I just noticed light bleed (in total darkness) at the bottom left corner, corner of recent menu button. Anyone else getting light bleed?
You can only see it while the recent button light flashes on.
Not on a screen tough....
You talking about gap between screen and metal side (left corner)...yes at night I see light coming from there...we all got that.
Cheap ass samsung:victory::laugh:
Actually, I have it on the right side at where the curved glass meets the metal. Didn't notice it for the first week though which is weird honestly because I scrutinize my devices when I first get them. But yeah it's only a minor annoyance, not worth exchanging it.
Yes, the gap between the screen and the metal ring. Anyone Not have this issue?
I get led bleed.
When the green charging led is on and its really dark in the room. You can see the green bleeding under the black trim and onto the lcd.
Other then that i havent seen any bleeding.
I remember the white models of some of the samsungs phones had bad bleeding.
white note edge
I have it all around the screen on the top and bottom and 2 sodes it looks like its glowing
I guess I'm lucky. No led bleed here but I also have the black version. Are yall using the white?
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Ok thanks for reply and yes i have the white one
white note edge
It was a fault with the fone i took it back to carphone warehouse and swoped for a black one rhanks for u help
Yeah ive heard quite a few people with the white one complaining of the bleed. I played with the white one in the AT&T store and saw the same thing. Thats why i went with thevplain ol' black. The white looks much better imo but i couldnt deal with the bleeding
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Yh samsung told me it was a fault so i took it back and got black i do think blsck is better the back is cheap feeling and the edge looks cheap to glad i got black now
I haven't seen any bleeding from the black Verizon Edge so far, at least from the screen to the home button area. Verizon has a cheap, but very awesome and good feeling case that covers the light bleed between the framework. I never noticed it in the 3 days before I got the case though. Has anyone noticed light bleed on their black Edge's so far?
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I haven't seen any bleeding from the black Verizon Edge so far, at least from the screen to the home button area. Verizon has a cheap, but very awesome and good feeling case that covers the light bleed between the framework. I never noticed it in the 3 days before I got the case though. Has anyone noticed light bleed on their black Edge's so far?
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No as i said i bort the white on sim free in the uk lucky really and it was reli bad on the white so took it back to shop and swoped for the black what i wanted in the first place and not one little bit have i seen the white just felt cheap and with the light leakin i mean the whole fone around the edge of the screen was like green wear it was leakin i am not payin £700 for that no way
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No as i said i bort the white on sim free in the uk lucky really and it was reli bad on the white so took it back to shop and swoped for the black what i wanted in the first place and not one little bit have i seen the white just felt cheap and with the light leakin i mean the whole fone around the edge of the screen was like green wear it was leakin i am not payin £700 for that no way
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Yeah I read your post about swapping them out. I originally wanted the white because it looked cleaner, but now that I have the black and after reading all the posts I'm so glad Verizon only has the black one available. I don't blame you, I wouldn't pay that much for something I wasn't completely happy with either.
Have any of you noticed a weird wrinkly/wavy screen when you look at it from a sharp angle? The other day I looked over at my S6 sitting on a counter next to a window and noticed what looked like my screen warping with horizontal waves across the surface. As I got closer to it and looked at it straight on I see nothing, but when I look at it (screen off) at a sharp angle with good light, I see these weird waves in the material under the glass.
Is this typical for these types of screens or is this warranty territory?
did you return your phone for warranty? I noticed same thing on my unlocked S6 also. It seems like the glass of the screen is wavy.. Don't see same issue on my Samsung Galaxy TabPro 12.2".
There is an old thread about all the various screen issues with the s6 here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3070278
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my 1 week galaxy note 9 also got the same physical appearance. Walked in to authorize repair and they offer me to replace my display instead 1 to 1 swapping or if I still insist, I've to walk in to the shop where I bought it so I don't really bother myself to replace it since it works perfectly when I turn on my screen at any angle. hmm...what would you do if you are at my place?
There are many "leaks", if all are true what color is everyone thinking of getting?
I am torn between a few of the leaks I have seen. The white looks really good to me, probably my first choice. After that it is a toss up for Bronze, Blue, Green.
What is everyone else thinking?
Copper.
Copper is definitely first choice.
Ive had a version of blue for every note going back to the beginning. For some reason I think Copper is calling my name. Its different.
Maybe I'll go with the black one. I put a Pitaka case on, so the color itself doesn't really matter at all to me. Maybe I'll do the copper so I can have a nicer colored S-Pen?
Copper, since its the same as my Note 9
Once you go black, you never go back!
I was thinking copper but I'm afraid it looks more like pink.
Black or white for me!!!
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I'm with Shook, "copper" looks like rose gold to me so I won't be having that. Blue or black here.
Samsung chose some of the most boring colours for the note 20 Ultra.
The copper is horrid & black is boring.
I'll probably go for white, I had the Pixel 4XL in white & it was ok.
What happened to the Canary Yellow of S10e...Now that would have been a fab colour to have on the Note 20 Ultra.
Black, because 512GB