any complaints about the white case?

**ShaggyKids** · 08-02-2012, 05:43 AM

I'm fighting really hard to *not* go out and buy a white GS3 but the words "Be sensible you don't NEEEEEEED a new phone!" are just hanging around driving me nuts. So, IF I do this I really like the white case -- any complaints about it getting dirty fast or looking dirty from fingerprints or anything other negatives about white phone cases?

I know I can put a case over the phone but I'm asking anyway. It looks so good the way it is, LOL!

**cfouke01** · 08-02-2012, 07:50 AM

No complaints at all! I have had the phone since the 12th of July (white version). Still looks amazing with no smudges or scrapes (yes it's naked). I do however have a screen protector to stop it from scratching the screen in my pocket. It still looks as beautiful as it did day one! Hope this helps you make that decision to jump.

**LadiJae** · 08-02-2012, 08:07 AM

No issues at all much...at work though I did find a little pink highligher Mark on it lol....but with a little eye glass cleaner that came right off.other than nothing.

It it wasn't so slippery it would still be naked.but I have a white extended tpu case on it now since I have an extended battery.

~Jae, Tap'n on my White Samsung Galaxy S3~

**smooches680** · 08-02-2012, 08:14 AM

Wow I just love the white phone, but I would never leave it naked since there are so many beautiful cases to show it off in. I found a place in China that you can get some really nice leather cases for less. I also have a bunch of tpu cases in an assorted of colors that protects the phone, got that off Amazon. Protect your beautiful white phone.

Sent from my White, Sexy S3.

**Rev2010** · 08-02-2012, 09:22 AM

No complaints here as well with my white one. Have had it for just over a month and the white still looks brand new. I think I read somewhere they treated the plastic to ensure it won't discolor (turn yellowish) and I don't have any issues with dirt or finger prints on it. But... it's the back of the phone so I'm not usually staring at that side too often

Rev.

**8er** · 08-02-2012, 09:43 AM

Light bleed is the issue with the white.

Light bleeds from the LED notification light. Red charging LED has a large pink halo. All other colors bleed equally.

Light bleeds from the LED menu and back capacitive buttons. Both buttons have sizable halos.

The above is not true of the blue S3.

**GrooveRite** · 08-02-2012, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by 8er

Light bleed is the issue with the white.

Light bleeds from the LED notification light. Red charging LED has a large pink halo. All other colors bleed equally.

Light bleeds from the LED menu and back capacitive buttons. Both buttons have sizable halos.

The above is not true of the blue S3.

Blue S3 WINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol!

**ShaggyKids** · 08-02-2012, 09:45 AM

Hmmm, well that's interesting. Thank you for telling me.

**Trilliumknits** · 08-02-2012, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by 8er

Light bleed is the issue with the white.

Light bleeds from the LED notification light. Red charging LED has a large pink halo. All other colors bleed equally.

Light bleeds from the LED menu and back capacitive buttons. Both buttons have sizable halos.

The above is not true of the blue S3.

Hmmm I've had my (white) phone for a few weeks now, and I haven't noticed any of these issues.

**Rev2010** · 08-02-2012, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by Trilliumknits

Hmmm I've had my (white) phone for a few weeks now, and I haven't noticed any of these issues.

Haven't seen any issues either. If there is any light bleed it's certainly not affecting the main screen in any way.

Rev.

**johnj2803** · 08-02-2012, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by 8er

Light bleed is the issue with the white.

Light bleeds from the LED notification light. Red charging LED has a large pink halo. All other colors bleed equally.

Light bleeds from the LED menu and back capacitive buttons. Both buttons have sizable halos.

The above is not true of the blue S3.

I see this when in the dark at night when charging my s3. It does not bother me tho.

**Rackness** · 08-02-2012, 05:56 PM

There is absolutely light bleed on the marble white no question. I do not care for it. That said it has absolutely no impact on the screen what so ever. I recommend going to the store to check it out in person. The light bleed was a negative for me but not the deciding factor. I really liked the blue once i saw it in person. Either way the s3 is a great device.

Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

**glassygurl** · 08-02-2012, 06:04 PM

no issues. i say TAKE THE PLUNGEEEEE!! it's absolutely beautiful and wonderful! If you don't want to put a case over it but still worried about stains and scratches, you can always put a shield over the back. ZAGG has the maximum coverage: here's the link:
so do Spigen:

**funkylogik** · 08-02-2012, 06:08 PM

the "LED bleed" on white s3's only affects the capacative menu and back buttons (which anyone with any sense switches off once theyr familiar with the buttons) and the notification LED
as for it getting dirty, for some reason all of my phones get dirty at the back top right corner (left if ur lookin at it from the back) and ive no idea why... think thats the place i touch LEAST on the phone???
back on topic though, the white has such a gloss on it that it wont pick up stains or anything. i think the white is the lesser of two evils.. its easier to make it look nice with a case or whatever.. id love a gun-metal black version though

**Rev2010** · 08-02-2012, 06:39 PM

@funkylogic - yeah I also prefer black versions. I am NOT a fan of blue, except for The Smurfs, so I went white on this one. It's funny cause I dress in all black head to toe so it's the one thing that doesn't match my outfit but I really love it

Rev.

**pseudoware** · 08-02-2012, 07:00 PM

Saw both colors side-by-side in the store. Didn't take me 2 seconds to know I was going white! I don't 2nd guess my choice one bit.

And I didn't "need" a new phone, either. ;-)

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2

**funkylogik** · 08-02-2012, 07:01 PM

lol mate my sony Arc S was white (it was like £100 cheaper than the black one) and it pissed me off lol but i got a black battery cover and it looked like a storm trooper from starwars

im not a goth or anythin but black is probs my fav colour (color) especialy for gadgets

**funkylogik** · 08-02-2012, 07:03 PM

....wonder who will be 1st person on the forum with the new Garnet Red s3....

**Rev2010** · 08-02-2012, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by funkylogik

....wonder who will be 1st person on the forum with the new Garnet Red s3....

Ya know, I think that is a kickass color and red is my favorite color. The only issue I have though is I think it would be a bit more distracting watching movies on it - I prefer a more neutral color bordering my screen like black/white/grey. But it's probably all trivial anyway... I mean you get used to it either way no?

Rev.

**funkylogik** · 08-02-2012, 07:19 PM

well aparently its a really dark blood red so i can imagine it bein kinda nice

**Lfsnz67** · 08-02-2012, 07:30 PM

Very pleased with the white color. No issues at all with it. "Light bleed" lol. Some people will complain about anything...
The silver edge is pretty fragile though, put a case on it!

**Rev2010** · 08-02-2012, 07:54 PM

Just checked in darkness and the light bleed around the buttons is just a slight glow, I also can't see why that would be a complaint. It doesn't effect the screen itself in any way. Kinda think it looks cool actually, but it's to be expected with a more translucent material overlay.

Rev.

**mkm1126** · 08-02-2012, 07:55 PM

I pre-ordered the blue, took it back a week later for the white once I saw it......haven't looked back since!

**funkylogik** · 08-02-2012, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by Rev2010

Just checked in darkness and the light bleed around the buttons is just a slight glow, I also can't see why that would be a complaint. It doesn't effect the screen itself in any way. Kinda think it looks cool actually, but it's to be expected with a more translucent material overlay.

Rev.

totaly. its just the nature of the colour. definately not a reason to avoid the white

**ansextra** · 08-02-2012, 07:58 PM

From what I've read here on the forum mostly everyone covers up this gorgeous phone with a big heavy solid case to protect their device from microscopic scratches. With that in mind the phone could be any color in the world and nobody would see it anyway... Sheesh!