Apple switched from stainless steel on previous models to introduce titanium alloy for the first time on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. This transition of build materials ended up making the latest flagships much lighter but compromised their scratch resistance in the process. One image shows how easily it is to get scruffs or marks on the titanium edges, suggesting that long-term use without a protective case is not recommended.
Long-term use may not benefit iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max thanks to the titanium build when upgrading to a newer model
An image was shared by Majin Bu on X of a man showing his brand new iPhone 15 Pro with the titanium edges showing a visible mark. The finish shown in the image is blue titanium, which is not surprising to see because, as such marks are more prominent on darker colors. The Midnight finish of the 15-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air was also prone to scratches, but since both portable Macs feature a unibody aluminum chassis, it can hold up its paint job well enough, unlike titanium.
The same pitfalls of using titanium alloy were seen on the first-generation Apple Watch Ultra, where countless reports mentioned that the wearable could not withstand minor bumps against surfaces or scratches from objects such as knives or keys. Apple did mention during its keynote that the Grade 5 titanium used on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max is protected with physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating to help hold the soft material against scratches, but as you can see in the image, the company’s efforts were futile.
It is unclear if Apple intends to honor warranties of easily scratched finishes of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max by offering immediate replacements or if employees have been instructed beforehand to educate customers on the use of protective cases to shield the titanium finish. If you are keen on maintaining the finish of your iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, we have compiled a list of protective cases for the 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch models, so make sure to check those out thoroughly right after you have upgraded to one of these flagships.
If you want to retain the monetary value of your iPhone after a couple of years and get a good deal when you put it on sale on online marketplaces or simply opt for a trade-in for when Apple launches a new model, you will definitely want to invest in a case right now.
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