Is discoloration around iPhone 17 Pro camera lens covered by AppleCare+ or warranty?

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Is discoloration around iPhone 17 Pro camera lens covered by AppleCare+ or warranty?

Hello i recently purchased my Iphone 17 pro Deep Blue from my workplace Harvey Norman after using it for 3 days the surface around my camera lens seems to have gotten discoloured. I thought it was dirt or body oils after wiping the discolouration just keeps coming back. I checked the display phone at my workplace and the same issue is one it that unit is also a deep blue. Has anyone experienced a similar issue? And is this covered by Apple, as i have the Apple Care plus but manufacturers warranty should cover am i right?

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Original Title: Iphone 17 pro discolouration around lens

iPhone 17 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Sep 30, 2025 3:15 PM

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Answer 1

Jeff Donald

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Oct 3, 2025 5:03 AM in response to Pulstery

If you’re referring to the blue anodized ring, I can’t tell if it’s specular highlights (reflections), wear marks from setting iPhone down on abrasive surfaces, or minute imperfections in the anodized coating. Return the item to Apple for inspection and to determine warranty coverage.

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Oct 3, 2025 4:01 AM in response to Pulstery

No one here can tell what Apple will or won't do for you. This is a user to user only forum. I don't honestly see anything wrong, but since you think there is an issue, instead of asking your fellow users what Apple would do for you, ask Apple. Schedule an appointment at your Apple Store Genius Bar and show whatever it is you see to them.

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Pulstery Author

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Oct 3, 2025 4:09 AM in response to LD150

Not the glass the aluminium around the camera not just the thin layer around the actual camera but the whole way around it go on pinterest its not just me a lot of people having it and its been less than 14 days

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Pulstery Author

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Oct 3, 2025 3:00 AM in response to Pulstery

Here is a picture of the demo from the store same issue dont say it aint there cuz it is turn ur brightness up or zoom in it aint a big issue but its still an issue and when u pay 1500 for a phone you want it to be flawless the samsung before this disnt cause any hassle.

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LD150

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Oct 3, 2025 3:14 AM in response to Pulstery

Pulstery wrote:

How not if its a manufacturer fault how is it not considered vered you spemd that much on a phone it should be flawless now the camera looks like a proper 3 leaf clover what the **** and its not just me a lot of people are the same.

You had 14 days to reject it. Transparent dark glass will vary, but it must have been like that when you bought it, glass does not change color.

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Sep 30, 2025 8:54 PM in response to Pulstery

Cosmetic issues are not covered by any Apple warranty

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Pulstery Author

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Oct 3, 2025 2:59 AM in response to Johnathan Burger

How not if its a manufacturer fault how is it not considered vered you spemd that much on a phone it should be flawless now the camera looks like a proper 3 leaf clover what the **** and its not just me a lot of people are the same.

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LD150

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Oct 3, 2025 4:35 AM in response to Pulstery

Nothing to see here, move on, it’s fine.

I would not waste petrol/gas travelling far to an Apple store as they will probably say the same, but that is the best option for an official answer.

I just wish I could justify spending money on such a beautiful phone.

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Jeff Donald

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Sep 30, 2025 3:46 PM in response to Pulstery

What discoloration are you referring to? Are you looking at the sapphire lens protector, the blue ring surrounding the lens protector or what exactly?

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