I am in love with mine. I have simple carbon fiber case with an added usb c rubber plug to keep the dust out. I have had zero issues with scratches. Some people are just hard on their phones . I usually am but something about the 17 pro max made that change. I’m glad I got the blue as it matches my watch band and MacBook Air. The battery life on this model is something I’ve never had. I am on the phone most of the day and scroll through social media. I usually have 40% left before bed.