Some Black and Dark Red iPhone 18 Pro Models Show Discoloration Around Cameras

    Some “iPhone 18 Pro” and “iPhone 18 Pro Max” owners have noticed slight discoloration around the rear camera lenses. Complaints began circulating just a few weeks after the phones went on sale. The issue is more noticeable on the black and dark red models. No similar complaints have been reported about the silver and ice blue versions.    Photos shared by users show that the area around the lenses appears lighter and pinker than the rest of the phone. The series starts at 1199 dollars (approximately 2040 manats). Some of the affected devices have been used for less than 2 weeks. According to the phone owners, there are no scratches, dents or other physical damage on the surface.    Some users say the mark disappeared after cleaning the camera area with a cotton swab. For others, cleaning only slightly reduced the color difference. As a result, it is unclear whether the issue is caused by oil and dirt or by discoloration of the casing's finish. One owner of a black model noted that a faint mark remained around the edges of the lenses after cleaning.    In photos, the discoloration is more clearly visible on the dark red model. On the black version, the mark around the camera resembles a greasy fingerprint. In addition, some “iPhone 18 Pro” and “iPhone 18 Pro Max” owners say they hear hissing and popping-like sounds from the speaker. However, this sound issue has not been reported on all devices.    “Apple” has not yet responded to an inquiry about the issue. It is not known whether the discoloration is related to a manufacturing defect, residue left on the surface or the casing's finish. The number of devices affected by the complaints has also not been disclosed. For now, the information is based solely on observations from individual users.