Users report that iPhone 17 Pro Max orange has faded and turned pink

(Dan Tri) - Orange is the most prominent color option on the iPhone 17 Pro series, however, a user has experienced a situation where his orange iPhone 17 Pro Max turned rose gold after a period of use.

According to a Reddit user named DakAttack316, his orange iPhone 17 Pro Max turned rose gold after a short time of use.

The orange iPhone 17 Pro Max turns rose gold after a period of use (Photo: Reddit).

The images posted by this person on Reddit show that the orange shell has faded, causing the back of the product to change to a completely new rose gold color. This color change can be most clearly seen on the aluminum frame and the camera island cluster on the back.

Some netizens have expressed doubts about the Reddit post, as this is the first and only case of iPhone 17 Pro Max discoloration to date. Some people suspect that the shared images are an edited product.

However, the author of the article affirms that the photos he took and shared are real and have never been edited.

DakAttack316 said he plans to bring his product to the Apple Store to request a new one, because he loves the orange iPhone 17 Pro more than the current rose gold product.

However, many netizens think that DakAttack316 should keep this phone because this is a product with a "unique" color that has never been seen before on the market.

It is still unclear what caused the orange iPhone 17 Pro Max case of DakAttack316 to change color, but some netizens speculate that the oxidation process of the aluminum frame on the product may be the cause. Apple has stopped using titanium frames on the iPhone 17 Pro duo, but switched to using a solid aluminum frame.

The discoloration mainly occurs on the aluminum frame of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, making many people doubt the product's finishing quality (Photo: Reddit).

Apple has coated the aluminum frame of the iPhone 17 Pro with a protective layer to prevent contact between the aluminum frame and the air. However, it is likely that this protective coating is not effective, causing the oxidation process on the aluminum frame to continue.

Additionally, if the iPhone 17 Pro shell comes into contact with certain chemicals, this oxidation and discoloration process can also be accelerated.

Some experts say that users should not use strong chemicals, alcohol-based detergents, or overly rough cloths to clean the iPhone 17 Pro's shell as this can cause scratches or discoloration.

Previously, many users also shared that their iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max had scratches after a short time of use. Some people even noticed that the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air were scratched when displayed at the store. This situation made many people question the quality of the product's shell.

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