"iFixit talked to David Niebuhr, an engineer and professor of mechanical engineering, who has an explanation for why scratches around the iPhone 17 Pro's camera plateau stick out so much with spalling damage that didn't appear in tests of other areas. According to Niebuhr, the problem is the sharp edge of the camera bump where the anodization process isn't as even, as he says, "Apple could have prevented this by making a more gradual curve and avoiding a relatively sharp corner.""
"iFixit adds that unless you put your iPhone 17 Pro in a case, the camera plateau is "probably going to see some damage" at some point during its lifetime. As for repairability, iFixit gives Apple credit for a screwed-in battery, but criticized requiring users to remove the screen for most repairs - something Apple avoided on the new iPhone Air."
Microscopic images reveal pronounced scratches and spalling localized around the anodized aluminum iPhone 17 Pro camera plateau. The sharp corner of the camera bump produces uneven anodization and concentrates stress, causing spalling damage not seen on flatter areas. High-magnification photos show the severity and pattern of metal damage around the bump. A more gradual curve at the bump edge would reduce stress and help prevent spalling. Without a protective case, the camera plateau is likely to sustain damage during normal use. Repairability is mixed: the battery is screwed in, but many repairs require screen removal, unlike the iPhone Air.
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