- Apple iPhone 18 Pro series is facing yet another issue - colors are fading, especially around the camera bump.
- The 'colorgate' issue is affecting both Burgundy and Black variants while the other two appear to have no issues, as of now.
- The camera lenses are picking up smudges, dust, adding to the already long list of iPhone 18 Pro problems.
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro colors might be fading, and that’s another issue adding to the latest gallantry accolades for the fresh flagship phones. Apparently, if you thought Apple must have resolved the ‘scratchgate’ issues it had with the iPhone 17 Pro series before rolling out the iPhone 18 Pro series, think again.
iPhone 18 Pro colors allegedly fading away
According to the early adopters, their iPhone 18 Pro colors have started to turn pale. Reading various complaints posted on Reddit, we could say the problem stems from the rear camera bump, which is facing a lot of wrath. The areas around the camera lenses are fading or turning pale before the problem could eventually spiral to the whole aluminum chassis.
The thing is, there’s no rocket science here. The Cupertino-based giant has already faced the iPhone 17 Pro scratchgate, which means it must’ve already known why it happened to begin with. The iPhone 18 Pro discoloration issue is primarily happening on the new Burgundy and Black color variants, while the other two (Glacier and Silver) appear to be doing fine.
Why is it happening?
There are a lot of theories thanks to the courtesy of tech experts, enthusiasts, and users. Some say it is likely just stains on the camera bump as it brushes against various surfaces over time. Another explanation revolves around exposure to UV light, where most discoloration is happening once the phone has spent considerable time outside. I would still think Apple should’ve fixed the problem before letting me buy a $1,199 phone, wouldn’t it?
We spotted some complaints of stains on the body happening because someone used an oily or greasy cloth to wipe it clean. Again, the accounts of why it could’ve happened are varied, but the core problem is that it is happening.
Using a Q-Tip to carefully clean the camera lenses can help get rid of the stains on the lenses themselves. Perhaps you can use a clean cloth (microfiber) to clean the body. Perhaps not keeping it exposed to direct sunlight can help if the aforementioned UV light is to be blamed.
Apple hasn’t acknowledged the potential issue plaguing iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max users, especially around Burgundy and Black colorways.
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