iPhone 17 Pro Scratch Gate is Real -- But its not your fault

Summary by Krater

The video tests the durability of the iPhone 17 Pro, examining its anodized aluminum finish and camera plateau. It concludes that while the phone is structurally robust, the sharp corners of the camera plateau are prone to chipping and scratching.

From the video

Answers: How durable is the iPhone 17 Pro anodized aluminum finish and camera plateau?

• iPhone 17 Pro durability test
• Aluminum anodizing hardness and wear
• Camera plateau scratch resistance
• Ceramic Shield screen scratch test
• Bend test and structural rigidity

What it concludes

• The colorful exterior aluminum oxide anodized layer on the iPhone 17 Pro is level 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness.
• Sharp corners on the iPhone 17 Pro camera plateau lack sufficient substrate and are the weakest point of the coating, causing chipping and scratching.
• The ceramic shield screen and back glass withstand scratches and wear up to level 7 on the Mohs scale.
• The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max show zero flex, cracks, creaks, or damage during structural bend tests.
• The dbrand Ghost Case provides full coverage for the camera plateau and prevents yellowing.