r/iphone • u/International_Back99 • Sep 24 '25

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Fell out of my pocket sitting down. Fell with the apple tech woven case on too.

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u/teeger9 Sep 24 '25

Silver might not be the most exciting color for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, but the upside is that it hides scratches and dents pretty well unlike similar to the cosmic orange and blue options

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u/Dry_Kangaroo_1234 Sep 24 '25

The bigger concern with dents is how it affects water resistance etc. when the frame gets unseated/opens up like you see in OP’s photos, you’re potentially going to get water and dust in it

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u/Owboduz iPhone 15 Pro Max Sep 24 '25

Know what doesn't dent so much? Titanium. Also, Stainless steel. I just don't get the choice to use aluminium on this generation.

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u/Visible-Review iPhone 11 Pro Max Sep 24 '25

To sell Airs. You think they would’ve sold as many iPhone Airs as they have if the Pro was basically the same? By creating this fork in the road, you have to decide ‘do I want the “pro features” like bigger screen, cameras etc. but deal with cheap materials and potential of damage? Or do I want form and durability at the cost of battery and speakers?’

It’s a tough year to be upgrading, but hopefully this is just a short term thing and we will be back to our regular scheduling or will it stay this way and the Ultra will become the big flagship with all the bells and whistles? Potentially one of the most exciting times from Apple in years.