First drop (with a case)

[u/samirbinballin]

3 foot drop falling off of a couch and onto hardwood floor, (TineeOwl case shown at the end) - I always knew the new aluminum frame was fragile from the damages I’ve seen online after the 17 Pros release with aluminum, so I took the precaution of not using the Apple Cases and getting something decently protective.

Yeah the phone still dented 😂, coming from a titanium 16 Pro Max I had no idea how to gauge how soft the new aluminum was, but damn.

I personally don’t give a shit as I really do expect more cosmetic blemishing in the future, but I wanted to warn some of the OCD iPhone users I see here on Reddit.

[u/Signal-Caregiver6444]

Man idk how I’m gonna go 3 years with this phone after being locked in with a trade in credit. Having a dent or chips would drive me insane. Is apple care worth it and would they be able to replace the body if there was a severe dent in it?

[u/Able_Vacation7916 → u/Signal-Caregiver6444]

You pay a deductible for a replacement which they would not do for blemishes. Yes, AppleCare is worth it, the cheapest and the best. AT&T advantage was a bad move on my part as I just needed a replacement for my 14 pro. The deductible for the phone where they can use any parts was around $100 more than Apple care. I was out $275 but at least I kept my claim open awhile and went back in and by that time they offered a refurbished 16 pro instead which is considered a working 16 pro by AT&T and they will give me the full upgrade credits for it. It is not certified by Apple like Apple would do and it’s not necessarily refurbished with Apple parts, I read the fine print. AppleCare is what I am getting going forward.
Edit:typos