The darker finishes belonging to Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air were susceptible to scratches, with a durability test showing that the camera plateau was one of the more vulnerable areas of the flagships. Naturally, no one wants their shiny, new, and expensive device to immediately start showing marks, but Apple has addressed a part of these concerns, particularly where imperfections can be spotted on its latest models with MagSafe stands in some stores, stating that it is just material transfer that can be cleaned.
As for the scratches on the iPhone 17 Pro’s camera plateau, Apple says that owners will spot them with gradual use
The most obvious recommendation to iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max buyers would be to strap on a clear and durable case, especially if they want to show off the more vibrant Cosmic Orange finish. As for the concerns, 9to5Mac reached out to Apple to see if the latter could explain why owners are suddenly noticing marks on their expensive new flagship. The Cupertino firm has addressed one complaint, but you will not like what Apple says about scratches appearing on the camera plateau.
Marks caused by MagSafe stands
Apple says that it is working to address the imperfections at various physical stores, with the likelihood that the worn MagSafe stands will be replaced by new units. Assuming owners want to eliminate these imperfections, the company says that these can be removed with some cleaning.
Scratches around the camera plateau
The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max feature an aluminum build instead of titanium alloy, with one of the biggest advantages of switching to the new material being improved heat transfer, among other benefits. Unfortunately, the biggest trade-off is the visible scratches that show up without any warning, but Apple states that the camera plateau edges share the same attributes as anodized aluminum chassis used for MacBooks.
Anyone who has used these machines for a few years is no stranger to scratches showing up, which botches the paint job, ruining the aesthetics. Now, this would be acceptable if an iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max had been in the owner’s possession for a couple of years, but not immediately. Apple has said that it is entirely normal for abrasions to show up over time, but we doubt customers will appreciate this response.
With that being said, Apple’s trillion-dollar status was not obtained by selling substandard-quality products, and we say this while maintaining an impartial outlook on things. The company continues to introduce newer and more taxing ways to determine and improve the durability of its products, with multiple reviewers and outlets praising the firm's craftsmanship efforts.
Since the iPhone 17 series officially arrived last week in multiple markets, we advise hearing the accounts of regular users who have been driving these models daily for at least a month before making a sound decision.
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