It was just a week ago that Apple introduced a total of four new smartphones and two smartwatches as part of the Wanderlust event. The new iPhone 15 is actually only officially available today, but there are already some complaints about the scratch resistance of the new titanium frame on the Pro models. What is behind it?
While Apple continues to rely on an aluminum frame for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max take a different approach. From frame made of stainless steel iPhone 14 Pro (Test) Apple is now switching to titanium for the Pro models. Titanium is more stable and lighterBut doesn’t seem quite scratch-resistant.
As some users report, the frame of the new Apple iPhone 15 Pro is much easier to scratch than its predecessors. The reason for this is probably not the titanium itself. like an apple As mentioned in the presentationThe material is coated with a PVD coating to make the color of the devices visible – as titanium itself cannot be anodized or similar.
PVD stands for Physical vapor deposition and simply explained as a method of producing metal-based, hard coatings using metal vapor. So basically you’re not scraping the titanium at all, just the coating. Of course, scraping reveals the “natural titanium” underneath.
A similar case was with the Apple Watch Ultra, which also has a titanium frame. Numerous users have reported visual impairment due to light obstruction and touch during daily use. Was titanium really a good choice? We will find out, because we are too iPhone 15 Pro Max Today is here and then you have to prove yourself in the daily test – stay tuned.
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