# Apple says iPhone 17 Pro ‘scratchgate’ debate is overblown – and explains why in-store phones are scuff magnets

> Apple has responded to claims that the iPhone 17 Pro scratches easily The firm says scratches are actually material from worn MagSafe chargers Apple also says the iPhone’s camera plateau is durable The iPhone 17 Pro has…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/phones/apple-says-iphone-17-pro-scratchgate-debate-is-overblown-and-explains-why-in-store-phones-are-scuff-magnets?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68d688084d2b9407063c4f94)
- **Published:** 2025-09-26
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #cameras #apple #says #claims #scratches #scratchgate #debate
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