iFixit takes the iPhone 17 Pro apart: the new design presents new challenges for repairs
The iPhone 17 Pro uses an aluminum frame with a smaller glass window, altering repair access and making it slightly less repairable than previous models.
Durability test confirms iPhone 17 Pro series vulnerable to scratches
Deep Blue and Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro models' anodized coating chips and scratches easily around sharp rear camera-module edges; using a case protects them.
