A Weibo leaker, Fixed Focus Digital, reiterates that the iPhone 18 Pro will use an aluminum alloy design, and warns that new color options may face durability problems seen on the iPhone 17 Pro. The leaker points to prior complaints that iPhone 17 Pro finishes can be prone to surface chipping and easier scratching, and adds a caution that users unfamiliar with those issues—especially those related to certain finishes—should be careful about potential paint-peeling or finish wear on iPhone 18 Pro colors.
MacRumors reports that concerns emerged soon after the iPhone 17 Pro launch, including observations that Dark Blue and Cosmic Orange models appeared more scratch-prone than other finishes. It also references a scratch test suggesting the anodized aluminum shell generally handles everyday contact better than the camera “plateau,” where raised edges can chip and scratch more readily. Separately, reports of Cosmic Orange color shifting—where the frame and camera area drift toward a pinkish tone—led some owners to seek replacements.
AppleInsider also cites Fixed Focus Digital’s June 12 warning, framing it as a potential repeat of the iPhone 17 Pro’s finish color-changing problem. Rumors discussed by MacRumors suggest possible iPhone 18 Pro color options and a September 2026 launch window.
