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The only time I ever see caseless phones is in the movies. Everyone I know protects their phone like it costs $1k to replace it. So I'm curious, is my circle unusual or the norm?

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[–] jagged_circle@feddit.nl 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

TIL I'm a savage with a crack-less Samsung Galaxy S10 e

[–] splendoruranium@infosec.pub 0 points 3 days ago (2 children)

TIL I’m a savage with a crack-less Samsung Galaxy S10 e

Riding without a bicycle helmet is just never a good idea, whether you've ever hit your head or not doesn't factor into it :P

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[–] edgemaster72@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago

I think at least 2 people I work with don't have cases. For me I think it's more about function than protection at this point. Phones are so damn thin they're actually kind of uncomfortable to hold compared to one with a case, and I feel more likely to drop it without a case. I always get a case with some kind of kickstand which I use often enough to feel is justified.

[–] KingJalopy@lemm.ee 4 points 4 days ago

I have a case on my $79 Motorola lol. Even if I ever bought a $1000 phone (I wouldn't) I would still put a case on it. Unless I trying to flex 💪🏼

[–] LostWanderer@lemmynsfw.com 4 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

I always use a case, protecting my investment is crucial! There are randoms I see out in the wild who don't use cases and have very damaged devices.

[–] vortexal@sopuli.xyz 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I don't use protective cases with any of my phones. I've read that phone cases can cause them to overheat, as they trap the heat in and seeing that my phones already get pretty hot after most gaming sessions, I just don't use them.

I do, however, have pop sockets for all of my phones and when I leave the house, I always carry my phones in a purse when I'm not using them.

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[–] jqubed@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago

I always have a case. Basically every phone I’ve tried has felt too slippery without one to me, so I get one that’s a little more grippy

[–] user224@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I even put a case on a rugged phone. It does look a bit ridiculous.
I have one older phone that feels really nice without case, but I too put it in one, a wallet case, because it's a secondary device, and thus is often in worse places. Possibly even a pocket with keys.

I've used phones without cases before, and never broke one. However, I did get to find out that one of them, new enough to have USB-C, had plastic camera lenses. Archos 55DC, to shame it.

[–] otacon239@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago

I was surprised by the name. They used to make really interesting hardware back in the early 2010s. Seems they’ve faded into a rebranded phone company. A bit sad, actually.

[–] Nemo@slrpnk.net 4 points 4 days ago

I used to not use a case, because I had a ruggedized hiking phone that didn't need one.

[–] Essence_of_Meh@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago

Seems like most people prefer cases based on what I see around me. Personally I don't like the additional bulk plus I'm careful enough with handheld objects to not drop them. Haven't destroyed any phone so far.

[–] Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago

I have a screen protector but no outer case. Q

[–] jet@hackertalks.com 3 points 4 days ago
[–] thermal_shock@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

I didn't for a long time, but I did eventually get the most basic, thinnest black rubber "sleeve" I could fine just to prevent basic slipping. Nothing to protect falling really.

[–] limerod@reddthat.com 1 points 3 days ago

I use one because it had one in the box. Otherwise, I would've purchased one since the back is prone to scratches and degradation. It also adds a level of protection to the phone.

[–] exchange12rocks@lemm.ee 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

I believe that if a phone would've needed a case/screen protector, it would had it just built in (i.e. made the actual phone casing/screen stronger). And that's what modern phones have: gorilla glass, metal in the casing etc.

I use a phone w/o a case, I dropped it multiple times, its metal bezels have successfully protected it so far - the screen hasn't cracked.

[–] otacon239@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago

I’ve not used a case in years. I drop it regularly when I’m at home on the carpet, but outside of that, it might get dropped from hip height once a year. I’ve only ended up with a hairline crack on a single phone in 15 years of owning them.

[–] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 3 points 4 days ago

I always use a case and can't really think of anyone I know who doesn't.

[–] Otherbarry@lemmy.frozeninferno.xyz 3 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Most people I know have cases on their phones, yeah.

But in case it is helpful my own phone (Pixel 7) has no case/screen protector. Also my phone has cracks on the back and one corner so this tracks :P (but otherwise it has held up quite well)

[–] XeroxCool@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Pixel 7 here as well. I tried going ceaseless for the first time since I had a Casio Gz'One and dear dog, it's too damn slippery with the glass back. Regrettably, despite having a case, I managed to crack the screen anyway. It fell face down onto a pointy rock. My first broken screen, ever.

[–] Otherbarry@lemmy.frozeninferno.xyz 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Kind of like that it's a bit slippery, makes it easy to slide into my pocket. A case would just feel too bulky and and would need more force to get in/out of my jean pockets (IMO).

Regrettably, despite having a case, I managed to crack the screen anyway. It fell face down onto a pointy rock. My first broken screen, ever.

Oof yeah I sympathize :) My previous Pixel had a screen protector on it and I still managed to crack the screen by dropping the phone on a corner and getting a nice little corner crack. After that I figured why keep bothering with these protectors haha.

[–] toast@retrolemmy.com 3 points 4 days ago

No case, no problems so far. I've had numerous phones over the last 20 years, never had a case, and never had an issue. Don't drop your phones.

I did buy a case for my son's first phones, but I wouldn't suggest he need one now. He is certainly old enough to take care with it.

[–] WraithGear@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

I do, cuz i got a quadlock mount for it on my bike

I used a Dbrand skin for awhile.

[–] Mbourgon@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

I have a friend who put the money into Screen Protector & AppleCare instead of a case

[–] GaMEChld@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

I used to but now I'm using a very thin case from Latercase. I'd say cases are the norm.

[–] bigboismith@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I don't use one, though my phone is second hand and I charge it wirelessly. A case would make it change worse

[–] HiTekRedNek@lemm.ee 1 points 4 days ago

I use a case to add magsafe to my android phone, because I like the magnetic holder/charger idea ,na swish all phones had it built in.

I have a cheap, clear magsafe case for my Pixel 9.

I also have a screen protector, and when I have the phone out of the case, it feels weird in my hand when I brush the edge of the screen protector.

[–] TastyWheat@lemmy.world 0 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Case and screen protector. This phone cost me over a grand, and you only need to drop it once.

Would you drive a car without a seatbelt?

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[–] Bishma@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 4 days ago

I stopped using a case a couple phones ago. Haven't broken anything yet and my last phone was 7 when it stopped getting security updates and I had to move on.

My wife always uses a case and screen protector and has still broken more than one.

[–] alekwithak@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

I don't have a case on my work phone. I carry two phones so I don't need the extra bulk and if it breaks oh no I have to get a newer phone!

[–] hperrin@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

My friend Greg does. I don’t get it.

[–] jagged_circle@feddit.nl 1 points 3 days ago

I don't get u

[–] MissJinx@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

I left my phone fall for the firsr tine when I was in line to pay for it. I could never not use a case.

[–] Jimmycakes@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

I have a had a Samsung fold since it came out so yeah

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