The iPhone 17 features a significant durability upgrade with its new Ceramic Shield 2 technology, which protects both the front and back of the device. Apple mengklaim perisai keramik baru ini memberikan resistensi awal 3 kali lebih baik di layar depan dibandingkan dengan iPhone sebelumnya. Additionally, the back glass, now also covered with Ceramic Shield 2 for the first time, has 4 times better resistance to cracks than earlier models. This extended use of Ceramic Shield 2 enhances durability by making the iPhone 17 more resistant to both scratches and drops, positioning it as Apple's most resilient iPhone to date.
This Ceramic Shield 2 is described as a tougher-than-any-smartphone glass or glass-ceramic material with a unique Apple-designed coating that not only improves scratch and crack resistance but also reduces glare through improved anti-reflective properties. The screen's scratch resistance improvement is especially notable because it means the display will maintain clarity and integrity longer under regular use conditions like being carried in pockets with keys or other abrasive materials.
Before the iPhone 17, Ceramic Shield was typically limited to the front display, but Apple has extended it to cover the back glass, which historically has been a more fragile element in smartphone design. Ekstensi ini menjanjikan perlindungan yang lebih besar terhadap pecahan kaca belakang pada tetes, kerentanan umum pada smartphone premium. Combined with the phone's forged aluminum alloy body, this innovation aims to deliver a significantly tougher build than the previous titanium models.
Apple also emphasizes that the iPhone 17 maintains an IP68 water resistance rating, allowing it to survive submersion up to 6 meters for 30 minutes, which complements the Ceramic Shield's physical toughness by protecting against liquid damage as well.
Despite earlier challenges, Apple's Ceramic Shield 2 now includes an anti-reflective coating that enhances outdoor visibility by reducing glare and improving contrast, with the iPhone 17 Pro model's display reaching an industry-leading peak brightness of 3,000 nits. Lapisan ini juga berkontribusi secara tidak langsung untuk menyaring daya tahan dengan menambahkan lapisan yang membantu mencegah goresan mikro dan keausan.
Klaim Daya Daya Keramik 2 Perisai IPhone 17 didukung oleh perbaikan praktis dalam resistensi awal yang terlihat pada versi sebelumnya. Reviews of the iPhone 16 Pro's updated Ceramic Shield glass described it as nearly unscathed after extended use (like seven months) compared to older models with the original Ceramic Shield that showed visible scratches. Iterasi baru ini berjanji untuk membangun umur panjang dan ketangguhan yang ditingkatkan ini untuk menahan keausan harian dan robek lebih efektif.
Singkatnya, Ceramic Shield 2 di iPhone 17 adalah lompatan ke depan dalam teknologi daya tahan smartphone dengan:
- Memberikan 3 kali resistensi awal yang lebih baik di layar depan dibandingkan dengan versi sebelumnya.
- Menawarkan resistensi retak 4 kali lebih baik pada kaca belakang, yang pertama untuk cakupan perisai keramik pada iPhone.
- Memasukkan lapisan anti-reflektif baru yang meningkatkan visibilitas layar luar ruangan dan resistensi terhadap mikroabrasion.
- Dipasangkan dengan bingkai tubuh aluminium yang kuat yang selanjutnya meningkatkan daya tahan fisik.
- Mempertahankan resistensi air dan debu yang tinggi dengan peringkat IP68.