Apple says its iPhone 17 Pro finish is actually great as it tries to explain all those scratchesThe company maintains its anodization process exceeds industry standards.

Apple says its iPhone 17 Pro finish is actually great as it tries to explain all those scratches
TL;DR
  • The iPhone 17 Pro is prone to scratching around its camera bump.
  • JerryRigEverything’s Zack Nelson says the problem is caused by thin anodization over sharp edges.
  • Apple maintains its anodization process exceeds industry standards.

Apple’s latest phones hit store shelves last week, and the iPhone 17, 17 Air, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max are all available for purchase right now. The iPhone 17 series features some striking new designs, but early testing has revealed an issue: several of the new models seem especially prone to scratching in certain areas. Apple’s now acknowledged the problem, but its response probably won’t do much to soothe affected buyers.

About five minutes into JerryRigEverything‘s iPhone 17 Pro durability test video, the channel’s Zack Nelson clearly demonstrates the issue. While the 17 Pro’s anodized aluminum finish is mostly able to resist scratching when rubbed with a coin, the finish gives way around the sharp edges of the phone’s new camera plateau. Zack says this is down to a confluence of thin anodization applied over a sharp corner, making for an especially vulnerable finish in that area.

The company maintains its anodization process exceeds industry standards.Taylor Kerns2025-09-25T15:26:21.000Z{}

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