Apple’s latest iPhone 18 Pro faces a looming repeat of the 2025 color‑shift fiasco that hit the Cosmic Orange variant of the 17 Pro. A Weibo account, Fixed Focus Digital, warned buyers on June 12 that the new model may suffer the same fading problem, echoing earlier complaints about the coating turning pink within weeks.

If the leak proves accurate, consumers could again confront a faulty anodization process that lets liquid seep into the porous aluminum oxide layer, altering the device’s hue. Apple has yet to explain the issue, but the recurrence would undermine trust after the company spent months correcting the original defect.

The warning arrives as Apple prepares the 2026 fall launch, with reports that the 18 Pro will use an aluminum casing instead of the titanium body some speculators had expected. Until Apple confirms a fix, buyers should weigh the risk of a second color change against the device’s other upgrades.

Industry analysts say a repeat issue could dent Apple’s premium pricing strategy, especially as rivals like Samsung push color‑stable displays. Consumers already cautious after the 17 Pro glitch will likely scrutinize early units for fading. Apple’s response—whether a recall or a software fix—will signal how seriously it treats material‑quality complaints.