You may have noticed Apple now offers two new color options for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus: Jet Black and Matte Black. (If you don’t already know, the Jet is glossy and sleek, while Matte is the opposite--unreflective and rugged.) The two additional colors are refreshing alternatives to the ubiquitous silver-backed iPhone and the less common gold and rose-gold selections. But which one is better? Well that depends on your personal preference and lifestyle. That’s why we have created an easy seven-question quiz to help you compare and make an informed decision.
Questions:
1. What is the color of your current iPhone?
- Space Grey or Silver (0 pts)
- Gold (1 pt)
- Rose Gold (2 pts)
2. How do you typically dress when you go out?
- T-shirts and jeans (0 points)
- I sometimes throw on a button-down (1 pt)
- Blazer and slacks with dress shoes (2 pts)
- I buy a different suit for every occasion (3 pts)
3. Hypothetical: you just won the lottery, what do you do next?
- Invest it all in risk free government bonds (0 pts)
- Vegas! (But no bottle service or fancy cabanas.) (1 pt)
- What's that? I can't hear you over the sound of my G5 (3 pts)
4. Do you use an iPhone case?
- Absolutely. It's protective and helps with grip (0 pts)
- Most of the time (1 pt)
- No, I love to feel and see my iPhone at all times (3 pts)
5. Is you iPhone case transparent?
- No, it's practically a bank vault (0 pts
- Kinda, it's translucent (1 pt)
- Yes, it's perfectly clear (2 pts)
- I already told you, I don't use a case (3 pts)
6. How much do scratches and scuffs bother you?
- I freak out and buy a new iPhone if I notice one scratch (0 pts)
- They're annoying but I can deal (1 pt)
- I can play tic-tac-toe on the back of my iPhone (3 pts)
7. Quick, without thinking: Indiana Jones, James Bond, or Darth Vader?
- Indiana Jones (0 pts)
- James Bond (2 pts)
- Darth Vader (3 pts)
Results:
0-5 points
Easy decision, go with Matte. It’s durable and doesn’t scuff. It also won’t go out of its way to stand out--perfect for your hard-working, humble, and adventurous lifestyle.
6-9 points
Leaning Matte. It fits your personality and preferences better, but you could go for Jet and it wouldn’t be too far from the ordinary.
10-14 points
Leaning Jet. You might not be the glossiest individual, but you don’t mind receiving the occasional double-take when you walk into a room.
15-19 points
Jet. There’s really no other option for you. You’re as sleek as sleek gets, and you won’t stand for anything less than the most on-fleek accessory you can have.
