Sep 25, 2025 12:45:00

Apple has officially stated that scratches on the iPhone 17 Pro can be wiped off, so I tried scratching it with all my might.

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iPhone 17 Pro , released on September 19, 2025, features a durable body called 'hot-forged aluminum unibody' and a highly crack-resistant back glass coating called 'Ceramic Shield.' However, there have been reports online of iPhone 17 Pros on display in stores being heavily scratched. In response to these reports, Apple stated that the scratches were not scratches but transfer of the color of the stand, and could be removed by cleaning. So, we actually tried scratching an iPhone 17 Pro at the GIGAZINE editorial department with a key to see what would happen.

Apple responds to iPhone 17 Pro scratch and durability concerns - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/24/apple-responds-to-iphone-17-pro-scratch-and-durability-concerns/

The following article summarizes reports of scratches on iPhone 17 Pros. Multiple Apple Stores have reported that iPhone 17 Pros on display have scratches, all of which are on the glass back.

Voices that the iPhone 17 series is easily scratched - GIGAZINE

When 9to5Mac contacted Apple about the scratches, the official response was, 'These scratches are caused by worn MagSafe stands used in some stores. These marks are not scratches, but rather the color of the stand transferring to the iPhone, and can be removed with cleaning.'

To verify whether Apple's claims are true, we decided to try scratching the iPhone 17 Pro of the GIGAZINE editorial department with a key. The key is for a standard house door, and for security reasons, we stuck duct tape on it.

I recorded a video of me scratching my iPhone 17 Pro with all my might, then wiping away the scratch-like marks with my finger.

I tried scratching my iPhone 17 Pro with all my might to see if it would scratch - YouTube


Rub the tip of the key against the glass coating on the back. You should be able to tell from the loudness of the rubbing that you're using a lot of force.

After rubbing for just under 20 seconds, a whitish mark was left behind.

Gently wipe with your fingers.

The white marks have completely disappeared, and no scratches remain. As Apple claims, the glass coating on the iPhone 17 Pro is quite strong, and it is highly likely that the scratch-like marks on the display unit in question are simply the color of the stand, as Apple claims.

GIGAZINE is currently testing the performance of the iPhone 17 Pro. You can read a review article that examines the photography performance in detail at the link below.

I took various photos with the 'iPhone 17 Pro' camera, which has three 48-megapixel lenses. A flawless camera that shows off the overwhelming performance of the Pro model. - GIGAZINE

The 256GB model of the iPhone 17 Pro costs 179,800 yen including tax and is also available on Amazon.co.jp, but is out of stock at the time of writing.

Amazon.co.jp: Apple iPhone 17 Pro (256GB): 6.3-inch display with ProMotion up to 120Hz, A19 Pro chip, dramatically improved battery life, Pro Fusion camera system with center-frame front camera; Cosmic Orange: Electronics & Cameras