Overview

• Apple says visible blemishes on in‑store iPhone 17 display units are removable residue transferred from worn MagSafe charging stands rather than scratches.
• The company is replacing affected retail stands and notes the issue also appears on older display models.
• Durability testers report that Ceramic Shield 2 shows strong scratch resistance, with only slight marks appearing at Mohs level 7.
• The regular iPhone 17’s soft‑touch back resisted scuffs from coins and keys, showed permanent etching only from harder metals, and survived a bend test.
• Reviewers identify the Pro models’ sharp, anodized camera plateau edges as more susceptible to surface abrasion, and Apple maintains the 7000‑series aluminum build meets its durability standards.