Widespread iPhone 18 Pro Chassis Discoloration Prompts User Backlash
A few weeks after hitting retail shelves, Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro lineup is drawing early complaints regarding cosmetic flaws in its finish. Reports indicate that users are observing discoloration and fading across the anodized aluminum chassis within just days of regular use. The issue predominantly affects the new flagship Burgundy finish, though some Reddit reports describe similar fading on the black models. According to a report compiled by GSMArena featuring user images, the anodized coating gradually loses its original depth, developing a noticeably pale appearance. […]
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