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Color fading concerns are surfacing among users of Apple’s latest iPhone lineup. What began as isolated complaints has now turned into a noticeable trend, with both the Cosmic Orange and Deep Blue versions of the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max reportedly losing their original finish after brief exposure to sunlight.
According to several Reddit posts, the discoloration often starts around the camera island and gradually spreads across the aluminum frame, leaving the matte glass panel unaffected. Users suspect that prolonged UV exposure might be the cause, though Apple has yet to issue an official statement addressing the issue.
According to user photos and reports, the discoloration typically begins around the camera island and gradually spreads across the aluminum frame, leaving the matte glass section on the back largely unaffected.
Several users believe the fading is linked to UV light exposure, noting that their phones began to lose color after spending brief periods in direct sunlight. While some have taken the situation humorously, calling the faded hue a DIY Rose Gold finish, the problem has raised legitimate concerns among early adopters.
At the moment, it’s unclear how widespread the issue is. Apple has not yet commented, but given the growing number of reports, replacements for affected units are expected. Our review devices, however, have not shown any signs of this color degradation so far.
