Report: Almost 25 percent of iPhones have cracked screen

According to smartphone insurance site MobileInsurance.co.uk, 23 percent of all iPhones have cracked or smashed screens.

Owners were asked whether their display is currently cracked, smashed or broken.

Most of the owners spent a long time with the broken screen, with the average length being 6 months.

30 percent said they were not insured, 30 percent said they could not afford to fix it and 40 percent were okay with living with the damage, most likely because of one of the first two questions.

A full 31 percent said they would never fix their iPhone or wait until their next upgrade.

Written by: Andre Yoskowitz @ 8 Feb 2013 19:01

pensfan12

No surprise here.

Smartphones (not just the iPhones) with big screens and small bezels will smash with just one drop.

My phone fell out of my pocket onto concrete whilst sitting down (around 1 feet off the ground) and the screen cracked.

8.2.2013 19:21 #1

GryphB

What can I say? People pay the outrageous price for the phone and realise they can't afford the insurance or the repair. I don't pity them one bit.

8.2.2013 19:41 #2

headhunt1

Yes, it's more than likely true. So, what's the fix? Can U replace the screen yourself?

8.2.2013 20:13 #3

Semperfipal

My Samsung Galaxy S2 fell out of my shirt pocket while I was bending over to tie my shoe yesterday. No cracks or scratches, still works. Maybe its because I bought a protective cover for it and it softened the blow. Not sure, but I'll be more careful in the future.

"Do not underestimate the power of an enemy, no matter how great or small, to rise against you another day." - Atilla

8.2.2013 20:16 #4

xnonsuchx

Seeing how some people treat their mobile devices (not just smartphones or even just phones), I'm not surprised. Even more ridiculous is how many idiots think being willfully negligent and breaking their stuff is covered under warranty, as though it was s design defect that the device couldn't withstand their stupid behavior.

9.2.2013 02:50 #5

Morreale

I smashed my HD2 so many times, I legit thought the screen was plastic. Eventually dropped it flat on it's screen from like 3 feet onto concrete, and sure enough half the screen shattered (same as article pic lol).

I think some phones are definitely more durable than others when it comes to their glass though... I've seen iPhones drop from inches onto their side and end up with cracks. My HD2 was beat to hell before it finally cracked, chips and chunks outta all four corners.

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9.2.2013 03:01 #6

KillerBug

I dropped my S3 7 feet onto concrete and it landed face down. The back cover popped off, the battery came out, and the sd card ejected. Put it back together and you would never know. Maybe if iphones could divert some of the force of impact they would be harder to break...or maybe apple just needs to use quality components. I know the problem isn't big screens with small frames because apple has big frames with small screens.

9.2.2013 04:19 #7

Frogfart

I added all our smart phones to the house insurance for �2.00 a month. Thats five phones. The local o2 shop wanted to charge me �15.00 a month for one phone.

9.2.2013 04:44 #8

molsen

I have a Seidio case that is quite protective. I think they call it a convert. Anyhow, it is a case within a case. I know for some it may be bulky, but for my lifestyle, I like the safety of such a case.

9.2.2013 09:35 #9

Mrguss

I have dropped a LG & HTC out of my hand (standing up) on concrete floor [no case] and nothing happen; maybe I been lucky. But when I get mad I have been smashed them to peaces: The insurance only cover a 3 times replacement yearly... & maybe I need a "anger management" classes :)))

+5000

9.2.2013 17:46 #10

chevnoire

Originally posted by pensfan12: No surprise here.

Smartphones (not just the iPhones) with big screens and small bezels will smash with just one drop.

My phone fell out of my pocket onto concrete whilst sitting down (around 1 feet off the ground) and the screen cracked.

thats funny I've dropped my old Evo 4G on concrete (I'm 6'4") about 6 or seven times and never cracked it...I've dropped a mid range Droid Samsung Admire many times and its never had even a scratch...my current phone Galaxy S3...same thing...i think iPhones are just cheap....you just always see their screen broke...the only phones I've ever seen with a broken screen are iPhones...
wow...
They cost alot...but not very strong... Droids are tanks.

9.2.2013 19:06 #11

xboxdvl2

think if you broke an iphone screen and contacted foxconn they would be able to sent you a replacement very cheap.
nothing beats the old nokias for durability.

i have the big screen tv,a ps3 and 5.1 channel surround sound.car still runs smooth and computer still works but its a bit outdated.

9.2.2013 20:58 #12

xnonsuchx

Originally posted by xboxdvl2: think if you broke an iphone screen and contacted foxconn they would be able to sent you a replacement very cheap.
nothing beats the old nokias for durability.
You can get replacement parts...I know a few people who repair friends' smartphones. You might want to have small hands or get someone w/ small hands to do it, though. ;-)

10.2.2013 00:31 #13

Morreale

I kinda get the feeling that Apple purposely design their screens to be as fragile as they are since they basically have walk-in repair centers set up everywhere and they probably make dealing with these issues very profitable.

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10.2.2013 01:16 #14

Qliphah

Just for reference, where I work we have about 20% of our iPhones broke annually. One woman has broken 3 screens and now just lives with it. On the other hand not one broken android phone aside from a S2 that got ran over by a truck. And my personal AtrixHD has taken falls and spills that would brick any other phone I've had. Kevlar case and nano-particle water/dust proof coating makes a difference I guess.

11.2.2013 14:31 #15

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