Burgundy iPhone 18 Pro turns red in three weeks

A Reddit user reported that his Burgundy iPhone 18 Pro, bought on September 19, had visibly lightened by October 9 — the dark burgundy aluminum turned bright red. Apple has not confirmed it as a warranty case or explained the cause. Similar complaints appeared on Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro models last year.

• Reddit user Low-Ad9343 bought the iPhone 18 Pro on September 19; color shifted by October 9
• The dark burgundy aluminum lightened to bright red within three weeks
• An Apple Store took the phone for inspection, promising an answer by October 12
• Cause unknown: chemical reaction, heat and UV theories remain unverified