Some iPhone 18 Pro Burgundy phones are reported to fade in color
Early buyers posted photos on Reddit of Burgundy units turning pale, GSMArena reports. Apple has not commented.
Some people say their Burgundy iPhone 18 Pro is fading and turning pale. These are early reports, and Apple has not answered yet. If you are choosing a color, you may want to pick another one for now.
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If you are choosing a finish, the reports are worth knowing. They are early and not confirmed by Apple.
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- Photos show pale patches starting near the camera lens and spreading over the frame.
- A few Black units are also said to show discoloration.
- GSMArena suggests UV light exposure as the likely cause; this is a guess, not a finding.
- Apple has not responded; it replaced iPhone 17 Pro units in a similar case, GSMArena notes.
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