iPhone 17 Pro Max Aluminum Alloy Body Scratches Easily, Blogger Expresses Frustration
Blogger Maizijun i posted that the durability of the iPhone 17 Pro Max's aluminum alloy body is worrying. Even with a protective case, the body is still prone to scratches and dents during daily use, which is frustrating for users who pursue perfection. It is reported that the iPhone 17 Pro series has made a major adjustment in material selection, abandoning the titanium metal frame used for the past two generations and switching to an integrated aluminum alloy body. This design change, however, has exposed obvious weaknesses in strength in actual use.
Industry analysts point out that the iPhone 17 Pro Max uses a quad-curved wrapped frame. Due to the extremely high curvature, the material thickness at the edge arc position is significantly compressed. At such a thin thickness, the physical properties of the material become crucial.
Previously used titanium metal has extremely high hardness and can usually remain intact in the face of daily collisions. However, aluminum alloy material is relatively soft. Once an accidental drop or collision occurs, the ultra-thin edges are prone to obvious wrinkles or deep pits, greatly reducing its protective ability.
In the comment section of social media platforms, the issue of material durability has become a hot topic. Many netizens bluntly state that this fragile body material has indeed discouraged a large portion of potential users.
For a top-of-the-line flagship phone with a price tag of tens of thousands of yuan, users have extremely high expectations for the product's industrial design and damage resistance. Any small scratch will cause the owner great distress. The compromise on materials, to some extent, also affects the texture of high-end products.
Currently, although the integrated aluminum alloy body brings new visual changes, the high maintenance costs and vulnerability it brings are becoming negative factors that consumers must carefully consider when purchasing a phone.