Apple clarifies some iPhone 17 Pro 'scratches' are caused by MagSafe stands

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September 24, 2025, 8:00 PM

• •Apple attributes marks on demo units to material transfer.
• •Some users report scratches around the camera bump.
• •Aluminum is less scratch-resistant than titanium.
• •Apple designed the camera bump in the same way as other aluminum products.

Reports of scratches on the iPhone 17 Pro have emerged shortly after its release, but Apple claims that marks on demo units are due to material transfer from MagSafe stands, not scratches. While Apple has acknowledged potential abrasions, some users still report scratches around the camera bump. The choice of aluminum instead of titanium, a design decision made to improve performance and battery life, might make the iPhone 17 Pro more susceptible to scratches compared to previous models.

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