The cosmic orange color on the iPhone 17 Pro could turn 'pink' with use
The cosmic orange color, which is only available on the pro models of the iPhone 17, which Apple introduced last month, oxidizes and begins to turn pink with active use, according to users.
Color change does not occur with every user.
Some users of the cosmic orange iPhone 17 Pro, which was released globally, reported that the color of their phones had started to change after just one month.
The number of users reporting color changes online, especially on Reddit, is not small.
There is no development that Apple has confirmed the problem, but people familiar with the issue suspect that this color change on the phone is due to possible oxidation.
It appears that the aluminum in the phone's body, combined with air, can cause discoloration over time. Apple applies an anodized sealing layer to prevent this, especially on Pro models, but this coating may not be applied properly on some phones. Therefore, the issue may be occurring on models with specific production numbers.
Shared images and videos show discoloration in the most frequently used areas. Signs of wear are first visible on the frame and camera bump.
Here are some color change posts shared by users:
Owners of the orange iPhone 17 Pro are reporting pink discoloration pic.twitter.com/Tme3MTApMa
— Amir (@WorkaholicDavid) October 15, 2025
iPhone 17 pro max oxidation saga continues.Basically this seems to be a batch with poor sealing coat after oxidising aluminum, resulting in phones to oxidise with time & change colour.
But I'm sure this isn't a widespread issue or else more people would have faced it until now. pic.twitter.com/N3v1bQu6Ho
— NMPS (@FamilyTaes) October 14, 2025
⚠️ ESTOY FLIPANDO ⚠️A algunos usuarios se les está tiñendo de rosa los iPhone 17 Pro de color naranja 🤨Y no son pocos. Os pongo algunos vídeos, incluso alguno de España.¿Qué opinas? Credits | TikTokWilliamofficial . sagiMiostooJuanjovb89
Eduardbbc21 pic.twitter.com/nSln0DYPCU
— Jose Morales Ros (@geekdegafas) October 14, 2025
Cumhuriyet
