Some iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 Models Losing Color From Aluminum Body

[Wanted797]

Too many people around here treat their phone as if it were a priceless museum work of art. And that art should be perfect in every way at all times regardless of what the owner does (or not).

It is rather sad that so many people hold their Apple devices to a such a high standard than they do their own actions and conduct.

Yep. My phone gets a case for about the first year then I go caseless. I enjoy the design too much. I had and iPhone X for over 12 months with no case or screen protector. Sure the phone gets a few chips and scratch’s but is a tool mainly.

I now have a 12 Pro Max, removing its case will be hard mainly cause the thing is huge and one drop will destroy it haha. (Should have gone smaller).

 

[Apple_Robert]

Yep. My phone gets a case for about the first year then I go caseless. I enjoy the design too much. I had and iPhone X for over 12 months with no case or screen protector. Sure the phone gets a few chips and scratch’s but is a tool mainly.

I now have a 12 Pro Max, removing its case will be hard mainly cause the thing is huge and one drop will destroy it haha. (Should have gone smaller).

You have the right mindset seeing the phone as a tool, which it is.

 

[bobtem]

Wow, I feel empowered. Thanks MR.

 

[inigou]

Anodized finish is very durable. This is actually weird. Apple should exchange it anyway.

 

[inigou]

You have the right mindset seeing the phone as a tool, which it is.

Well, I care my tools. Using a case and screen protector is smarter than not. Your tools will last longer, that’s for sure.

 

[Steve Adams]

Anodized finish is very durable. This is actually weird. Apple should exchange it anyway.

As someone who has dealt with anodizing all my life, it's not near as durable as apple would make you think it is. Its more durable than paint but it can scratch and wear quickly. I would be more enclined to say that this was wear from using the buttons and switch excessively.

 

[[AUT] Thomas]

What color is your phone?

It's ProductRED, but an iPhone 11 nonPRO. (But that shouldn't make a difference for the anodizing process.)
I also use it without a cover. The previous phone was an XR Product RED. After 1 year of use (at time of sale) it was also looking like new.

 

[davidventer]

As expected. It’s just color-coated metal. That’s why I always go for the white/silver non-color coated models. Honestly, Apple should just stop painting mental. Give all color models a silver band like in the early days when both white and black iPhones had a silver band.

 

[Steve Adams]

As expected. It’s just color-coated metal. That’s why I always go for the white/silver non-color coated models. Honestly, Apple should just stop painting mental. Give all color models a silver band like in the early days when both white and black iPhones had a silver band.

They should also embrace polycarbonate as well. Screw this glass garbage on the back of the phone. Nokia 1020 was the best piece of hardware made phone wise. Full poly body, easy to replace screen and battery with literally one screw. Best hardware ever!