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iPhone 17 'Scratchgate' — I’ve Had My iPhone 17 Pro for over a Week and It's Already Scuffed
iPhone 17 Pro’s anodized aluminum frames scratch easily despite Ceramic Shield 2 glass, with visible damage appearing within hours, raising durability concerns among consumers.
- Apple released the iPhone 17 series and the iPhone Air on September 19, 2025, with demo units showing early scratches in stores worldwide.
- The aluminum unibody frame on iPhone 17 Pro models causes scratching issues dubbed 'scratchgate,' especially on Deep Blue and Cosmic Orange finishes.
- The iPhone Air has a titanium enclosure and shares Ceramic Shield 2 glass with the iPhone 17 Pro, showing better resistance and passing bend tests.
- YouTuber JerryRigEverything highlighted that sharp camera bump corners on iPhone 17 Pro models chip easily and damage is mostly unfixable for users.
- Users can reduce scratching risk by using cases, as Apple’s anodized aluminum offers benefits but remains vulnerable, implying protective measures are advisable.
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Device buyers in Hong Kong, London and New York made long lines on Friday to acquire Apple's latest iPhone.But some came to the stores and discovered that certain models on display were already scratched.The dark blue versions of iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max showed brands after just a few hours on display, as Bloomberg News found in visits to Apple stores in Hong Kong, Shanghai and London.The black iPhone Air also proved likely to scratch, reporter…
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