Apple's Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro color proved so successful that competitors rushed to copy it. The vibrant shade helped drive record iPhone sales last year, and now Android manufacturers are adopting nearly identical tones for their latest flagship devices. At Mobile World Congress, multiple companies showcased smartphones with the same distinctive orange finish.

CNET observed that the copying extends beyond color. Several Android phones mimicked not just the Cosmic Orange hue but also the iPhone 17 Pro Max's size, button layout, and rear camera arrangement. The Hotwav A17 Pro Max stands out as particularly blatant, copying both the naming format and camera module design alongside the signature orange finish.

This trend isn't limited to smartphones. The color appeared on products like Anker's Nano Charger with Smart Display, showing how Apple's design choices influence entire product categories. With Apple's recent launch of colorful MacBook Neo laptops, industry watchers expect similar copying to follow. The Cosmic Orange phenomenon demonstrates how a single design decision can reshape competitive strategies across the tech industry.