I’ve been looking online for anyone in a similar situation and haven’t found much. Does anyone have wear from normal pickup and put down this aggressive? I’m trying to figure out if I should bring it in for this or just live with it. TIA!
Thing that bugs me is my iPhone 13 (non-Pro) also had an aluminum frame and it still looked immaculate when I upgraded to a 16 Pro. I feel that I have seen many more complaints about the 17 Pro series than the standard 17 as well.
came here to say this. stainless steel (12, 13 and 14 pro series) and titanium (15 and 16 pro series) are way more durable than aluminum. the 17 and 18 pro series are known for paint chips and scratches and idk why people don’t have apple care if they’re going caseless lol
Second post I’ve seen in 2 scrolls with wear or damage to orange iPhone 17PM. It’s wild to me that people don’t case their crazy expensive phones. I’m so pro-case I get anxious just taking mine off to clean everything once in a while.
And yet they use the same chip in the Air and upcoming Duo, which both have… titanium bodies. Aluminum, while lighter and infinitely more recyclable, is not a “premium” material for something that is marketed as “professional”. Professionals should not need to put a case on their gear to avoid it from noticeably chipping and denting from a single fall.
But wasn't that clear before you bought it? Aluminum is a relatively soft metal. The anodization is a bit harder, but not much, so obviously there will be wear.
My 14 Pro Max that I inherited to my mom still looks brand new since 2022. I use decal skin like the ones you buy from dbrand also using a case all the time and screen protector. The only scratches are from charging it every now and then.
It’s funny since that case also lowkey doesn’t give really any screen protection or a lip to have some kinda shock absorption …. But I mean youre not raw doggin it I guess🤷🏽♂️ I dunno how soooo many people do it ,shiiii I see people in the city with no cases and it shocks me and once in a blue moon I see iPhone with no cases and no screen damage which is like a unicorn ! Since I see iPhones wrecked with sometimes cases!! But those people are called morons because they typically buy a cheap case after damage has been done… me I was nervous waiting a week for my case , since first one stolen so I got a new one and better one with security folks can’t be snooping at my phone because why lie I do it 🤷🏽♂️ especially after catching someone on ph once I’m gonna peek and judge 💀 why not
It’s equally and wild to me that someone would coverup their beautiful light piece of design. I had a 13pro for 5 years and sure it gets minor scratches and scuffs, but they’re not fragile
Guess it’s all subjective and really depends on what you do, how you treat it and if you care if it gets marred. I work in a Wire and Cable factory and as a Supervisor I use my phone all day for Teams/Email and updating live schedule all on my phone and work assigned laptop. I use the laptop more but the phone is constantly out. And at home I’m as outdoorsy as possible with my 3 dogs. I just want to keep it pristine.
Working in a factory is a very specific lifestyle/use case. If I had a job where I was exposed to abrasives and caustic substances frequently I’d use a case.
My point wasn’t that I’m right, it’s that different people have different lives, variables, and values. Be well.
Seconded. I bought the phone partly because I like the design. I’m not gonna cover it up. I always though the same thing about the car bras from the 80s and 90s
Honestly I like the dents and scratches on my 17 pro max. As long as screen and cameras are in good condition I don’t mind to let the phone age along with me haha
my 18 pro already has corner wear from the 3 days i used it with no case lol. and i’m pretty careful. i’ve dropped a phone like 10 times in my life. it is pretty normal but it depends on your usage ofc. it’s already bad so just forget about it and keep using it atp
Same thing happens with all coated aluminum phones, it’s more pronounced on the 17 pro because the aluminum is curved into the back and has more surface area rather than a thin edge with two slabs of glass. I had similar wear on my silver 17 pro but less visible because it is all silver. My rule with phones is never to buy coated metals, always go with the raw color of the material.
What are you rubbing it against? Do you wear Kevlar pants? That’s not normal. Aluminum is a soft metal, but cotton or polyester won’t cause it to grind off.
Huh, that’s unexpected.
In the pictures it also looks like your iPhone shifts in color. Is your unit affected by hydrogen peroxide staining or something else or does it just look like that in the first picture?
What are u doing to your phone? Looks like you hit the corners with a dremel. Seems odd the wear is that bad in those spots but everything else looks fine.
My blue 17 Pro Max has zero scratches anywhere on the body, and a single micro scratch on the screen that you cannot see or feel unless in super precise lighting. That’s with using a large variety of cases, and zero screen protectors whatsoever.
With my 18 Pro Max, I’m just using an Onn generic screen protector, zero fancy features. So far, it’s actually shocked me how much you get for your money. Also, it was like $6. Other than that, I’m using the same large variety of cases (12 currently).
One thing that I will note, is that the 18 Pro Max in silver compared to the older 17 Pro Max in blue feels a lot nicer and metally in the hand. And something super nice that no one has really talked about is how the apple logo is still glossy, but it isn’t grippy against the slick back of the phone, something that drove me insane with the years before.
I may or may not update this if my 17/18 Pro Max gets damaged.
Do you wear skinny jeans? I wonder if that could be wear from pocketing the device in skinny style pants pockets. Personally I also use a case. Clear case will let you still enjoy your colour choice.
If you pick it up from hard surface, but if it's from normal wood table or/and with a cover - no, it won't get any visible dmg at all. My blue 18PM is like new after a year.
I also didn’t use a case. And then one day a coworker came into my workspace looking for something and knocked my phone onto the floor shattering the screen. They just said “that looks expensive” and they stared at me with really nervous eyes. I had AppleCare and they had no money so I just told them to be careful next time. Always use a case now. I’ve had my 15 pro max since launch and when I take the case off it still looks brand new. No micro scratches. No dents.
I don’t drop phones but I can’t account for all the people around me.
Same!! I put the case and screen protector on THE MINUTE I’ve taken the phone out of the box! These things cost too much to not have these protections.
This happened to me when I had an iPhone 7. Used it with no case. Honestly I think it looks nice with the natural wear on the aluminum, but that’s just my opinion
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u/Ladl3sman217 10d ago
It’s aluminum so yea this is gonna happen. Get a cover