Overview

• Apple told 9to5Mac that many scuffs on demo iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max and Air units are residue from worn MagSafe stands and can be cleaned, and it is replacing affected store equipment.
• iFixit’s teardown, citing a metallurgical expert, found the sharp edges of the widened camera plateau are where anodization adheres poorly, making those corners more prone to flaking and scratches.
• JerryRigEverything’s scratch tests and reviewer anecdotes show the raised camera-edge coating can chip when rubbed by coins or keys even as flat surfaces hold up better.
• Apple defends the 7000-series aluminum unibody and says its anodization exceeds microhardness standards, cautioning that small abrasions qualify as normal wear over time; no recall or repair program is announced.
• Separate PhoneBuff drop tests of the iPhone 17 Pro Max versus Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra showed angle-dependent strengths and weaknesses and ended in an overall tie.