iPhone 17 Pro Max cosmic orange suddenly turns pink

According to Wccftech , some users of the cosmic orange iPhone 17 Pro Max said their phones are gradually turning rose gold.

On the Reddit forum, a post about this phenomenon is attracting many comments and shares. Although not widespread, this problem has made many iPhone 17 owners feel worried.

The cause is believed to be oxidation, a natural reaction between aluminum and air that causes the color of the phone case to change over time.

Normally, Apple applies a special protective coating to prevent this from happening, but in certain batches, the coating may not have cured properly, causing the aluminum to be exposed to air and discolor.

According to the user-posted image, the color change is most visible on the bezel and camera cluster, areas that are often worn first.

Meanwhile, the back still retains its original bright orange color, showing uneven oxidation levels between different material parts.

The poster said he once shared a photo of his orange iPhone 17 Pro Max turned pink-yellow but was suspected of being photo-edited.

iPhone 17 Pro Max màu cam bất ngờ bị đổi màu khiến nhiều người lo lắng - Ảnh 1. — Some iPhone 17 Pro Max users report their orange iPhone models are gradually turning rose gold

“Now my phone has actually turned rose gold. I'm thinking of taking it to the Apple Store to see if I can get it changed," the person wrote.

While some users think the new color looks a bit strange, most still want to stick with the original color they chose when they bought the device.

Apple has not yet made an official response, but observers believe the company may be monitoring the situation before deciding on a solution.

Not only having problems with discoloration, iPhone 17 Pro Max has also received many other complaints recently.

Users complained that the camera cluster was easily scratched. Some display units in stores also had material marks, which Apple later fixed with a silicone MagSafe ring.

Besides, many software errors make the system unstable even though there is iOS 26 update.

According to sources, Apple is expected to release iOS 26.0.2 or 26.1 update this month to improve performance and fix remaining errors on the device.