Journalist Tests the Durability of the iPhone 17 Pro's Cosmic Orange Color

Published on January 21, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange color on a surface, showing its finish after a prolonged chemical resistance test.

A Journalist Tests the Durability of the iPhone 17 Pro's Cosmic Orange Color

Andrew Lanxon, a CNET journalist, decided to investigate the rumors circulating on platforms like Reddit. Some users claimed that the Cosmic Orange shade of the new iPhone 17 Pro could easily lose color, taking on a pinkish appearance. To verify this, he designed a long-term practical test. ๐Ÿ“ฑ

A Thorough Three-Month Test

The process lasted a quarter of a year. During this time, Lanxon subjected the device's casing to various chemical agents considered harmful to coatings. The goal was to replicate extreme and accelerated wear, far exceeding everyday use conditions to see if the color would change.

Key Details of the Method:
  • Prolonged Duration: The experiment spanned ninety full days.
  • Aggressive Agents: Chemical substances were used to simulate extreme damage.
  • Clear Objective: Verify or refute the theories alarming the online community.
The experiment shows that it is practically impossible for the cosmic orange color to accidentally turn pink under the tested conditions.

Conclusive and Definitive Results

At the end of the test period, the conclusions were definitive. The Cosmic Orange finish demonstrated remarkable resilience, showing no signs of turning into the feared pink shade. This firmly debunked the rumors that had gained popularity online, according to a report from 9to5mac.com.

Main Findings:
  • Verified Resistance: The color did not fade or turn pink.
  • Rumor Refutation: The results contradict the initial claims from forums.
  • Extreme Conditions: The test simulated damage far exceeding normal use.

Experiment Conclusion

The data indicates that achieving the feared pink shade would require deliberate and much more intense effort than daily phone handling. The iPhone 17 Pro in its cosmic orange variant has passed this rigorous test, providing reassurance to users concerned about the durability of its aesthetics. ๐Ÿงช