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iPhone 17 Pro One Year Later: What Held Up and What Didn't
MacRumors • • technology
Key Points:
- The iPhone 17 Pro's Ceramic Shield 2 offers significantly improved scratch resistance, with minimal scratches observed even without a case, outperforming the previous 16 Pro model.
- Battery life on the iPhone 17 Pro is notably strong, supporting a full day of heavy use comparable to the larger Pro Max models, influencing some users to prefer the smaller 17 Pro.
- The addition of vapor chamber cooling in the 17 Pro helps keep the device cooler, though running iOS 17 beta software may cause occasional overheating and minor performance dips.
- Rumors indicate the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro will have modest upgrades and potentially higher prices, making the current iPhone 17 Pro a worthwhile purchase for those with older models.
