Reports are emerging online about the new “Cosmic Orange” iPhone 17 Pro’s metallic finish potentially changing color, prompting speculation about superficial oxidation.
A user identified as “DakAttack316” on the social media platform Reddit shared images of an iPhone 17 Pro Max. The user claimed the metallic sides of the device, originally Cosmic Orange, had shifted to a pinkish hue.
This alleged color alteration reportedly occurred after several weeks of normal use. The user stated they did not use protective cases or cleaning products, and confirmed the images were unedited.
The phone’s frosted glass back remained its original color, suggesting the issue is confined to the metallic components.
The reported color change appears to be an isolated incident so far. There have been no other widespread reports from owners of the same iPhone model and color.
Despite the limited scope of the complaint, the possibility of a chemical alteration in the phone’s finish is raising questions among consumers and technical specialists. Repair technicians and material experts suggest the shift could be due to superficial oxidation of the metal.