Oct 19, 2025
3 min read
Recently, there was a strange issue with the iPhone 17 Pro Max that surprised users, especially with the “Space Orange” color.
A strange issue recently surfaced with the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which surprised users, especially those with the "Cosmic Orange" color, as a number of users noticed that the color of the device unexpectedly changed to a pink or "rose gold" character after some time of use.
Details of the issue and user interaction
Complaints began to appear on social media, especially on the Reddit platform, where users posted photos of their phones showing the color of the aluminum parts of the side panel changing from orange to dark pink, while the back of the device remained glass, retaining its original color.
Reports have expanded to include the dark blue color version as frequent exposure of the phone to sunlight or UV rays has been found to be the most common cause behind the issue, according to initial user experiences.
Technical theory and general description
Some engineers and critics have indicated that the color change may be the result of a chemical reaction of the metal structure, or the expansion of ultraviolet light, while others deny this situation by producing an orange glow.
There are those who blame users for pictures or paint, but now repeating the complaints confirms how long their problem has been.
Apple's position and expected actions
To date, Apple has made no official comment on the issue, but some reports expect the company to release affected devices during the warranty period, especially with the growing number of complaints.
In an effort to resolve the controversy and reassure iPhone 17 Pro Max series owners, observers are likely to soon launch an official investigation into the technical reasons behind the phenomenon.
The problem continues to give rise to technical disputes, and official and popular circles in the tech world are waiting for an official answer from Apple to see the extent of the problem and the correctness of the proposed solution.
