Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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It’s been four months with the Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro, and this long-term review covers everything — durability, battery health, overheating, camera performance, thickness, and real-world drops.
I dropped this iPhone 17 Pro three times (including one from over 4 feet), tested the aluminum build, and paid close attention to whether the Cosmic Orange finish would fade, scratch, or show silver damage. I also break down the battery life after four months, battery health at 100%, performance, vapor chamber cooling, overheating behavior, and whether the thicker design is actually worth it.
We’ll also talk about:
8x zoom camera performance
Real-world sports photography
iPhone 18 thickness rumors
Nomad Magnetic Leather Back case experience
Whether upgrading from the iPhone 15 or 16 makes sense
If you’re considering upgrading to the iPhone 17 Pro — especially in Cosmic Orange — this is the honest long-term review you need.
0:00 – 4 Months Later with Cosmic Orange
0:16 – Durability First Impressions
1:22 – Body Condition & Camera Bump
2:13 – The 3 Accidental Drops
3:15 – The Small Dent (Zoomed In)
4:44 – Battery Life After 4 Months
5:16 – Overheating & Vapor Chamber
6:01 – Performance & App Speed
6:37 – Cameras & 8x Zoom
8:13 – The “Plateau” Design
8:39 – The Thickness Problem
11:43 – iPhone 18 Thickness Rumors
12:28 – Is It Worth the Upgrade?
13:33 – Final Thoughts on Cosmic Orange
#iphone17pro #phonedrop #iphonereview
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My Equipment
Cameras: Sony ZV-E10 II - geni.us/NW09IEM
Main Lens: Sigma 16mm f/1.4 - geni.us/gLkhT
Top Down Lens: Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 - geni.us/lgflcT
Third: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - geni.us/7mRy
Lights
Key Light: Godox VL150II - geni.us/dKw1ie9
Fill Light: Neewer 660 - geni.us/tHPjkEY
Godox Lantern Softbox - geni.us/dktQDk4'
Rode Microphone - geni.us/TzrAtlL
My Desk Setup
Computer: geni.us/ATXgxA
Monitor: geni.us/FXhVA
Desk Mic: geni.us/KcBXVF
Clock: geni.us/HtZT
3D Printer: geni.us/ZCpYtW
iPad: geni.us/wUBBSV
Speakers: geni.us/GsXU
Follow me elsewhere:
instagram.com/theapplebias
Visit my site: applebias.com
* Most of the links above are affiliate links. If you click on them before making a purchase, it will help support the channel. However, please don’t feel obligated to make a purchase. Simply watching my video means the world to me.
🔗 Flow Lab Screen Protector – geni.us/pnwdPU
🔗 Favorite iPhone 17 Pro Cases – geni.us/xABJa
It’s been four months with the Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro, and this long-term review covers everything — durability, battery health, overheating, camera performance, thickness, and real-world drops.
I dropped this iPhone 17 Pro three times (including one from over 4 feet), tested the aluminum build, and paid close attention to whether the Cosmic Orange finish would fade, scratch, or show silver damage. I also break down the battery life after four months, battery health at 100%, performance, vapor chamber cooling, overheating behavior, and whether the thicker design is actually worth it.
We’ll also talk about:
8x zoom camera performance
Real-world sports photography
iPhone 18 thickness rumors
Nomad Magnetic Leather Back case experience
Whether upgrading from the iPhone 15 or 16 makes sense
If you’re considering upgrading to the iPhone 17 Pro — especially in Cosmic Orange — this is the honest long-term review you need.
0:00 – 4 Months Later with Cosmic Orange
0:16 – Durability First Impressions
1:22 – Body Condition & Camera Bump
2:13 – The 3 Accidental Drops
3:15 – The Small Dent (Zoomed In)
4:44 – Battery Life After 4 Months
5:16 – Overheating & Vapor Chamber
6:01 – Performance & App Speed
6:37 – Cameras & 8x Zoom
8:13 – The “Plateau” Design
8:39 – The Thickness Problem
11:43 – iPhone 18 Thickness Rumors
12:28 – Is It Worth the Upgrade?
13:33 – Final Thoughts on Cosmic Orange
#iphone17pro #phonedrop #iphonereview
===================================================
My Equipment
Cameras: Sony ZV-E10 II - geni.us/NW09IEM
Main Lens: Sigma 16mm f/1.4 - geni.us/gLkhT
Top Down Lens: Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 - geni.us/lgflcT
Third: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - geni.us/7mRy
Lights
Key Light: Godox VL150II - geni.us/dKw1ie9
Fill Light: Neewer 660 - geni.us/tHPjkEY
Godox Lantern Softbox - geni.us/dktQDk4'
Rode Microphone - geni.us/TzrAtlL
My Desk Setup
Computer: geni.us/ATXgxA
Monitor: geni.us/FXhVA
Desk Mic: geni.us/KcBXVF
Clock: geni.us/HtZT
3D Printer: geni.us/ZCpYtW
iPad: geni.us/wUBBSV
Speakers: geni.us/GsXU
Follow me elsewhere:
instagram.com/theapplebias
Visit my site: applebias.com
* Most of the links above are affiliate links. If you click on them before making a purchase, it will help support the channel. However, please don’t feel obligated to make a purchase. Simply watching my video means the world to me.
