Will the gold finish in the Gold 5S tarnish and fade causing "discolor-gate"?

[brand]

Yes, I do recall my post vividly. It was based on observation like anything else, similar to hypothesis and science. You've never made an observation before and questioned it. I won't waste my time linking you to proof. You have the same capabilities of researching it yourself. If you doubt the anodization process you commented on, then go find your own answer. I'm satisfied with my research - Gold will fade.

Because you don't have any.

 

[Defender2010]

Yes, I do recall my post vividly. It was based on observation like anything else, similar to hypothesis and science. You've never made an observation before and questioned it. I won't waste my time linking you to proof. You have the same capabilities of researching it yourself. If you doubt the anodization process you commented on, then go find your own answer. I'm satisfied with my research - Gold will fade.

Observation based on "looking closely" at an image? Why don't you wait to the actual device is released before you draw your conclusions. If that, along with a hunch from some other guessing forum member, is the height your research I would hate to have you on my market research team. I know how the process works to create iPhones but I don't think anyone can judge fading or scratching of the gold one until it is out in the wild. At that...I am going out for drinks; good luck with your next research project.

 

[Hawkeye411]

Looking very closely at the Gold 5S photos at Apple.com, it seems the gold finish in the gold iPhone 5S will fade and tarnish into a dull finish with normal use, unlike the White and Black colors.

Unlike the previous iP5 where the black can easily scratch and get nicked around the edges, I see, on the other hand, the gold 5S loosing it's golden luster.

What do you guys think? Any info.out there on this?

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[nikhsub1]

Do you even know what powder coating is?

The phones are not powder coated. They are anodized.

*edit this thread is funny. Metal will tarnish, it is not like rust though, they only tarnish to a certain point or self limiting. All the metal (aluminum) phones are anodized to protect from corrosion and tarnishing. Anodizing is a coating which can wear just as anything, the white phones are anodized clear... There are many, many, MANY different types of anodizing, some of which is 'military grade' but still not 100% impervious or wear proof. It is likely Apple uses a very cheap and quick anodizing process due to the sheer volume of phones they kick out. Bottom line is, nothing is perfect but the anodizing won't 'lose it's luster' as only metal can do that... what will happen over time is the anodizing will begin to wear/fade/scratch etc.

If you have OCD about this, my original statement stands get the 5c

 

[brand]

The phones are not powder coated. They are anodized.

*edit this thread is funny. Metal will tarnish, it is not like rust though, they only tarnish to a certain point or self limiting. All the metal (aluminum) phones are anodized to protect from corrosion and tarnishing. Anodizing is a coating which can wear just as anything, the white phones are anodized clear... There are many, many, MANY different types of anodizing, some of which is 'military grade' but still not 100% impervious or wear proof. It is likely Apple uses a very cheap and quick anodizing process due to the sheer volume of phones they kick out. Bottom line is, nothing is perfect but the anodizing won't 'lose it's luster' as only metal can do that... what will happen over time is the anodizing will begin to wear/fade/scratch etc.

If you have OCD about this, my original statement stands get the 5c

Doh, Thats what I meant to type. There not the same at all.

 

[scaredpoet]

Thank you so much for this. The was the reason why I made the inquiry.

For someone who claims to know so much about anodization processes, then you should've known this.

I think the best way to treat this is to just agree with you: Yes, it's gonna fade. Badly. So, you shouldn't buy one, especially on launch day when many others (including myself) want to buy one.

In fact, don't buy one, ever. This will save you the anxiety of finding every little real and imagined defect in your iPhone, and posting about it here, along with the inevitable veiled threats of starting a class action that seem to be all the rage around new-iPhone-season. It will also save the Apple Store staff the aggravation of tendering your 20+ iPhone 5S exchanges in your failed quest to find a mythical "perfect" one.

 

[Commy1]

Based on Apples other products and their obsession with materials (at least up until the creation of the 5C...) I'd say that it's a solid bet that the Gold finish 5S won't be one to tarnish. Scratching however is different.