iPhone 18 Pro Owners Report Paint Fading on Burgundy, Black Models
Reddit users shared images of Burgundy red iPhone 18 Pro units turning pale, with discoloration also seen on some Black iPhone 18 devices.
Some early buyers of the iPhone 18 Pro series have reported paint fading on their devices, with owners posting images of the affected units online. According to GSM Arena, the complaints center on the Burgundy red finish, which users say gradually becomes pale.
Reddit users shared photos showing Burgundy red iPhone 18 Pro units losing their color over time. Discoloration has also been spotted on some Black iPhone 18 units.
In the cases described, the fading appears to begin around the camera lenses before spreading to the aluminum chassis.
The reports follow a similar issue last year, when users of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max complained online within a couple of weeks of launch about discoloration affecting mainly the Cosmic Orange color as well as the Deep Blue finish.
Apple has not commented on the reports.
Quick answers
Which iPhone 18 Pro colors are affected by the paint fading reports?
The complaints focus on the Burgundy red finish, with discoloration also spotted on some Black iPhone 18 units.
Where does the discoloration start on the iPhone 18 Pro?
Users report that the fading begins around the camera lenses and then spreads to the aluminum chassis.