Overview

• Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported seeing blemishes on display phones in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and London, with other outlets corroborating store‑floor findings.
• The Deep Blue iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max and the black iPhone Air were most frequently cited as showing noticeable scuffs after brief handling.
• Anodized aluminum can reveal lighter raw metal when nicked, making surface wear more apparent than on last year’s titanium sides or back glass.
• Some store‑seen marks, including MagSafe impressions, may wipe off, though journalists recommend using a case to reduce visible wear.
• Images and complaints trended widely on Weibo as Apple did not offer comment, yet early demand for Pro models remained strong with multi‑week shipping delays reported in several Asian markets.