The iPhone 18 Pro in the new color started "leaking". What is this related to?

The new iPhone 18 Pro has begun to surprise owners not only with its specifications. Photos of smartphones have appeared online where, according to users, the body of the phone has noticeably changed its shade over time. Tengri Life decided to investigate with an expert why this might be happening and whether the problem is indeed related to the coating. What is happening with the iPhone 18 Pro? Owners of some iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max have started posting photos on the popular internet platform Reddit where, according to them, the smartphone body changes its original shade. This concerns the models in Burgundy (wine color). According to the submitted pictures, on some devices, the area of the body around the camera module noticeably lightens or acquires a pinkish shade. A number of users also report a similar effect on black models. According to the owners, the change in shade may first appear in the area around the cameras and then become noticeable on other parts of the body. Screenshot: Reddit However, it is premature to talk about a mass change in the color of the iPhone 18 Pro body. The exact number of such cases compared to the total number of devices sold is unknown, and some owners of the Burgundy (wine color) models have not noticed any changes. Why might this be happening? We sought a comment from Alisher Yesembayev, co-founder of the network of service centers in Astana. The expert suggests that the problem may be related not to the aluminum itself, but to the body coating or the features of its anodizing process (the technology of processing and coloring the aluminum body). "The coating can change color or wear off over time due to heat, ultraviolet light, chemicals, and mechanical impact. I think the issue is with the quality and resistance of the coating, not with the aluminum itself," he noted. Yesembayev noted that the manufacturing and coloring technology of the iPhone 18 Pro body is largely similar to the previous generation. Therefore, in his opinion, some colors may have a risk of coating damage remaining. According to the expert, no complaints about the change in the color of the iPhone 18 Pro body have been received in their service centers so far. However, according to the information he has, other users have already encountered such cases—several similar appeals are known. What Apple says At this time, Apple has not officially commented on the situation. However, Apple separately warns in the iPhone cleaning instructions that traces of materials that come into contact with the device may appear on the body and glass, and some contaminants can lead to stains or damage. The company recommends cleaning the smartphone with a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth and not using aggressive substances. Earlier, owners of new iPhones in Kazakhstan faced problems with device registration. The company responsible for IMEI verification explained what this was related to.