iFixit has found the cause of scratches around the iPhone 17 Pro camera
By ForGeeks
The new iPhone 17 Pro with an anodized aluminum body has come under fire from critics, with users complaining of light scratches around the camera unit. iFixit disassembled the smartphone and examined the damage under a microscope, confirming the problem.
A new iPhone 17 Pro with an anodized aluminum chassis has been criticized, with users complaining of light scratches around the camera unit.
Why scratches appear
Engineer and mechanical engineering professor David Niebuhr explained that it’s a matter of design. There is a sharp edge on the «plateau» of the camera where the anodizing is less evenly distributed. This is where noticeable defects occur with chipping of the coating. According to the expert, the problem could have been avoided if Apple had made a smoother transition instead of a sharp corner.
An expert says the problem could have been avoided if Apple had made a smoother transition instead of a sharp corner.
What this means for users
In iFixit’s estimation, even with careful use without a case, the camera unit «will almost certainly» suffer damage over the life of the smartphone.
The camera unit will almost certainly» suffer damage over the life of the smartphone.
There are both pros and cons to the iPhone 17 Pro in terms of repairability. On the plus side, the battery is bolted on, but most repairs still require removing the screen — a solution Apple has avoided with the new iPhone Air.
