The arrival of the iPhone 15 Pro has introduced, as is typical with Apple's latest releases, a series of new concepts and features that were previously unheard of. The new multifunction button has been added, the periscope camera has arrived, the USB-B port has finally made its debut, and, of course, titanium has been introduced as a new construction material. And it's precisely this last point that we're going to discuss.
Advantages and disadvantages of titanium in the iPhone 15 Pro
Apple has managed to improve one of the big problems that the Pro iPhone family has been facing. By using frames made of stainless steel, the company achieved a luxurious and striking look with the shiny naturalness of steel, but on the other hand, it added many grams to the scale, something that made the phones feel noticeably heavy in the hand.
The grade 5 titanium used in the iPhone 15 Pro significantly reduces this weight, making, for example, the iPhone 15 Pro Max 19 grams lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro Max , even though they are exactly the same size.
On the other hand, the natural qualities of the material cause an effect that Apple has clarified on its website with the following statement: “ Skin oils may temporarily alter the color of the outer band .” And by band, they mean the bezel surrounding the screen, which is precisely what we're talking about.
Does iPhone 15 Pro change color?
Whether due to your own case or because you have seen it in a viral TikTok video, the iPhone 15 Pro seems to change color, especially in the blue model, where the double tone on the volume buttons is quite evident.
As Apple has already explained, this is due to contamination caused by skin oil, that is, the fat has been impregnating the surface of the titanium until it appears to change color. The doubt is that nothing superficial can be seen, hence it is believed that the titanium frame is deteriorating.
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The color change you see is simply the area that you have not managed to touch completely, therefore, that would be the area clean of grease, and the outside is precisely what is dirty.
In our case, with an iPhone 15 Pro Max in natural titanium color, it is very difficult for us to see this color variation as evident as it happens in the blue model, so, if it is something that worries you, it seems that the natural titanium hides dirt quite well.
How to clean iPhone 15 Pro
The instructions are pretty simple, and it's all down to the simplicity of the problem. Titanium will accumulate grease on your hands due to its porosity and response to this external element, which is why the area of the volume and power buttons have different colored areas.
To clean the iPhone 15 Pro properly, Apple recommends following the following instructions:
- You must disconnect all cables.
- turn off the iPhone (especially if you are going to clean the USB connector area).
- Use water, never cleaning products.
- uses a soft damp cloth to clean and rub gently the frame.
- Do not use compressed air.
It is very important not to use products with bleach or that include hydrogen peroxide , and if you want to disinfect an iPhone 15 Pro, you should use wipes moistened with 70% isopropyl alcohol, 75% ethyl alcohol, or commercial disinfectant wipes from the Clorox brand, which are precisely the ones that Apple recommends.
How to prevent the titanium of the iPhone 15 Pro from getting dirty
Knowing how the material responds to external agents as basic as your own fat, the question you will be asking yourself is if there is any way to avoid this. The answer is quite simple and, at the same time, it could be what you do not expect.
Unless you don't touch your phone or wash your hands and face before picking it up each time, there is no way to avoid this oil buildup on the phone's surface. This is something that we are possibly tired of seeing in our daily lives (buttons in elevators and machines in public places), but taking into account that it is an Apple product and the impact it usually has, it is becoming more popular. usual.
The most practical solution to avoid this is, obviously, to use a phone case, so it will depend on you if you stop having the original touch and grip of the device (which is not bad at all) and start receiving the warmth of a case. silicone or one made of vegan leather like the new covers that were presented alongside the terminal.
Does something happen if I don't clean it?
Cleaning that color change caused by this type of oxidation is a simple task, but if you think you waste too much time doing it, you shouldn't worry too much either. We are talking about an extremely superficial color change, and in terms of hygiene it is not a health emergency.
Cleaning it will make your phone look better and newer, but it won't affect its performance or your hygiene (unless you're especially dirty, of course, but we're not going to get into that).