iPhone 17 'Scratch Gate': Buyers Complain About Scratches on iPhone 17 Pro Models and iPhone Air Right Out of the Box (See Pics)
The iPhone 17 series has sparked a new controversy called "Scratch Gate" on social media after buyers received units with scratches on the back. iPhone 17 buyers from across the world reported getting Pro models and Air models with scratches right out of the box. Many complained about poor quality. Check out the pics here.
The highly awaited iPhone 17 series shipment has begun, and several buyers have started complaining about scratches on the devices upon unboxing, sparking a new debate called 'iPhone 17 Scratch Gate' on social media. They shared pictures of the iPhone 17 Pro models and iPhone Air showing scratches on the shipped units. A buyer mentioned that people have reported this issue from New York, Hong Kong, and other parts of the world. Buyers highlighted the iPhone 17 Scratch Gate issue as "pretty bad" and "disappointing." A user said Blue would not scratch easily, and Orange was a good option as well. OPPO Find X9 Series Launch Confirmed on October 16 With Dimensity 9500 Processor; Check Expected Specs and Features of Upcoming OPPO Find X9 and OPPO Find X9 Pro.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Models and Even Demo Units Show Scratches: Buyer on X
So there’s this whole “Scratchgate” thing blowing up with the new iPhone 17 Pro models, and honestly, it’s pretty bad. People are finding scratches on their brand new phones within hours of unboxing them.
Even the demo units at Apple Stores are getting scratched up from normal… pic.twitter.com/UCT0O9NqJq
— Rayan A Cader (@ryanatcdr) September 22, 2025
Buyer Says iPhone 17 Pro Blue Does Not Scratch, Orange Good
Got a chance to check out the new iPhone 17 Pro. Blue does scratch quite easily it seems. Silver is love but I’m going with the orange. Especially since the glass part will be covered by a case. The orange on the camera bump looks so good pic.twitter.com/M4E72Gu68m
— Adub08 (@adub0808) September 21, 2025
Do not scratch your scratch-prone iPhone 17 Pro, Says Buyer on X
Tech tip:
Do not scratch your scratch-prone iPhone 17 Pro. pic.twitter.com/ZdVqFueTcT
— Amir (@WorkaholicDavid) September 20, 2025
iPhone 17 Series Quality 'Disappointing'
The quality of the iPhone 17 series is disappointing.
Store display units have developed scratches and have their paint chipped off within the first couple of days.
If you’re planning to get one, silver is the colour to go for! pic.twitter.com/qv3CmYT8NL
— sid (@immasiddx) September 20, 2025
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