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flag iPhone Air and 17 Pro withstand back-down drops but shatter face-down from six feet, with repair costs up to $749.

flag Apple’s new iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro models, featuring a redesigned rectangular camera housing and improved cameras, show better durability in Allstate Protection Plans’ tests but still shatter when dropped face-down from six feet, requiring screen replacements. flag Back-down drops caused only cosmetic damage or rear panel cracks, with both phones remaining functional. flag Neither model bent under typical stress, withstanding over 190 pounds due to reinforced frames and Ceramic Shield panels. flag Despite their thinner design, the iPhone Air performed nearly as well as the 17 Pro. flag Repair costs reach up to $749, prompting experts to recommend cases, screen protectors, and protection plans, especially as 82% of Americans use smartphones as their primary camera.

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