Overview

• Apple says circular blemishes on Apple Store demo iPhone 17 Pro units come from worn MagSafe stands and can be wiped off, with stores replacing or cleaning affected hardware.
• Durability videos and an iFixit teardown highlight that the Pro models’ sharp anodized aluminum camera‑plateau edges are more prone to cosmetic abrasion than flatter surfaces.
• JerryRigEverything reports strong scratch resistance overall, with Ceramic Shield 2 holding up on the front and most metal marks on the iPhone 17’s textured back glass wiping away.
• Allstate Protection Plans’ controlled tests, reported by GSMArena, show the iPhone 17 Pro withstanding over 90 kg in bend trials and surviving 1.8 m display drops despite glass shattering in some scenarios.
• Reviewers using consumer units, including MacRumors, report few real‑world scratching issues, and Apple has not announced any recall or broad repair program.