One unexpected issue with the iPhone 17 Pro is that it scratches more easily than anticipated. Repair specialists now claim that the design, not the aluminum, is to blame, despite Apple’s claims of increased longevity.
Shortly after the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max were released, the phrase “ScratchGate” went viral. Chinese consumers initially complained about strange scratches on their new gadgets, especially near the camera bump. Posts on social media that displayed cosmetic damage on the camera plateau’s sharp corners swiftly went viral.
The scratches are genuine, according to YouTuber Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything, who also cited Apple’s choice to employ sharp edges rather than rounded corners. The paint is susceptible to chipping as a result of this design decision.
