Apple's latest decision to switch from titanium back to aluminum for the iPhone 17 Pro models has tech enthusiasts buzzing, and not always for the right reasons. The aluminum unibody looks sleek, runs cooler, and unlocks those eye-catching new color options. Early reports, though, are raising red flags about everyday durability you should know about.
The everyday upside is tangible. The iPhone 17 Pro Max achieves the longest battery life of any iPhone, with testing confirming 20 minutes longer endurance than the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Pair that with the new 40W charging capability, and the constant charging anxiety fades into the background.
Price complicates the picture. The iPhone 17 Pro's $1,099 starting price represents a $100 increase over previous generations, which makes visible scuffs feel like salt in the wound.
Use a case and the frame worries mostly disappear, you keep the gains without the cosmetic hit. Prefer the naked phone feel that titanium made easy? Then this shift toward thermal performance over frame toughness is a real philosophical change from Apple.
Bottom line, the iPhone 17 Pro pushes performance, cameras, and battery life forward, while accepting frame wear as the tax. Whether that trade works for you comes down to how you protect your phone and how much you value sustained speed over long-term cosmetic integrity.
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