iPhone 17 Pro Is More Fragile Than Your Ego

A Phone So Delicate, Your Case Needs a Case

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I was eager to upgrade to the iPhone 17 Pro Max this year out of FOMO, but I couldn’t get one on launch day because it sold out in minutes. Now that I’m stuck waiting another three weeks for Apple to restock, I’m reconsidering my decision.

Why do I say this? Because my X feed is currently a funeral service for shattered iPhones. People are posting cracked-glass, chipped-edge pictures, and as a die-hard Apple fanboy, that’s very painful to the eye.

I even went on to see the durability test videos on YouTube, and I was left astonished to see what a terrible job Apple has done this year. To prioritize the cooling on the latest Pro models, Apple has compromised on their overall durability.

Let’s understand what went wrong with the design and how you can future-proof your new iPhone, whether you’re planning to get it later or already own it.

The Riddance of Titanium Was Probably a Mistake

Two years ago, Apple couldn’t shut up about titanium. The iPhone 15 Pro was marketed as if Apple were the first to invent the material. It was said to be stronger, lighter, and ‘aerospace-grade’, whatever that meant.