Is the iPhone 17 prone to scratches?

On its first day on sale, many people noticed scratches on the back of the blue iPhone 17 Pro, even though it had only been on display for a few hours.

Users have discovered that their dark blue iPhone 17 Pro has significant scratches. Photo: Consomac .

On September 19th, the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air officially went on sale in several countries around the world . At the stores, many people discovered that some models had scratches despite having only been on display for a short time.

According to Bloomberg , the dark blue versions of the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max were scratched after only a few hours on display. The stores observed by reporters included Apple Stores in New York, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and London.

Reporters also noticed that the black iPhone Air scratches easily. Apple's MagSafe magnetic charging dock also leaves noticeable marks on the back of the product.

This is the first time Apple has redesigned the back of the iPhone Pro in years. On the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, Apple used a unibody aluminum casing, claiming better scratch resistance. Currently, the company has not commented on the matter.

Users in China, one of the first markets to launch the 2025 iPhone, quickly shared a series of photos showing scratches on the back of the iPhone 17.

As of the afternoon of September 19th, the related hashtag had topped the trending list on Weibo with over 40 million views. On social media platform X , numerous accounts also shared images of scratched phones.

According to Bloomberg , aluminum is a material that scratches easily, which is noticeable on darker colors. In 2012, the iPhone 5 experienced a similar issue, with users reporting visible scratches on the black and gray versions.

The MagSafe charger left a noticeable mark on the black iPhone Air. Photo: Consomac .

Apple launched the iPhone 17 Pro in orange, silver, and dark blue, with dark blue being the darkest color. This generation no longer offers black, which was a staple in the iPhone's basic color lineup.

This isn't the first time an iPhone has been criticized on its first day on sale. In 2016, the iPhone 7 was quickly criticized for its glossy black back that was easily scratched.

The iPhone 6 had a more serious problem with its thin design, making it prone to bending. The iPhone 4 also suffered from antenna issues, with intermittent signal when held in certain positions.

The iPhone 17 is a crucial product line for Apple. The company expects this generation to help maintain growth momentum amidst the challenging AI race.

According to reports, pre-order demand for the iPhone 17 series in Asia is quite strong, especially for the iPhone 17 Pro.

In Hong Kong, a small group of users visited Apple stores to experience the new iPhones, while only the iPhone Air was available for pickup. Those opting for the iPhone 17 or 17 Pro were instructed to order online and wait approximately three weeks for delivery.

Apple stores in Australia, New Zealand, mainland China, and Singapore are also quoting similar delivery times, with iPhone 17 Pro Max buyers potentially having to wait up to four weeks. In South Korea, iPhone 17 Pro buyers are expected to receive their orders within a week, while the Pro Max model has been delayed until the end of October.

Hundreds of people received iPhone 17s on the pedestrian street. Nearly 600 customers lined up from the night before to wait to buy the iPhone 17 early. The tradition of queuing to buy Apple products was recreated in Vietnam.

Source: https://znews.vn/iphone-17-pro-bi-che-post1586848.html