The iPhone 17 Pro has arrived, and there’s much to appreciate for those fortunate enough to acquire one. However, when you invest over $1,000 in Apple’s latest offering, you might hear that nagging thought pondering if you ought to insure the device. An AppleCare plan can shield you from expensive repairs if you accidentally drop or spill something on your phone. Yet, as some users of the iPhone 17 Pro are discovering for the first time, this plan does not protect against surface scratches.
Apple does not provide coverage for cosmetic damage under any AppleCare plan, as specified in the company’s Hardware Service and ADH Coverage documentation. They will only repair or replace the device if the damage impacts its functionality. Discussions around scratch protection were sparked after reports surfaced from the iPhone 17 Pro launch that a display unit had developed scratches after merely a few hours.
Apple informed 9to5Mac that the marks observed on the iPhone 17 Pro during the launch event originated from a worn MagSafe stand utilized in the store. The company clarified that the marks were not genuine scratches but residue from the display’s MagSafe connection that could be easily cleaned off.
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