Color Fading and Returns Begin for iPhone 18 Pro Models
Color change issues seen in Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro smartphones have led users to return their devices.
Fading problems experienced within a short period of use in the burgundy and black color options of the iPhone 18 Pro models released by Apple have brought a new debate as users begin returning their devices.
Color Change Complaints on iPhone 18 Pro
Color change reports have started to emerge regarding Apple's newly introduced iPhone 18 Pro models, particularly concerning the newly introduced burgundy color and classic colors. Following this color change experienced after short-term use, some users decided to return their iPhones.
Noticeable Fading Around the Camera
Although some users have been using their phones for only a few days, they began to experience noticeable fading, especially around the camera. After noticing the issue, users who experienced the situation directly returned their devices.
Which Colors Are Affected
It was reported that the complaints focus on the newly added burgundy color and black models in the series. According to the obtained information, no issues were experienced in devices with silver or ice blue colors other than these two colors.
Technical Source of the Problem
Apple prefers anodized aluminum material in the iPhone 18 Pro series. With this method used on colored metal surfaces, pigments are embedded into the porous structure of the metal to color the surface.
Coating and Similar Problems
It is observed that the coating process, which works this way in an ideal scenario, appears to have peeled off in certain areas of the phone. Similarly, short-term use of the orange color in the iPhone 17 Pro series released last year had been reported to turn pinkish.