Alleged iPhone 18 Pro SIM Tray Again Shows Dark Cherry Color

[MacRumors]

Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to introduce new color options, including a dark cherry color, and today we may have been given another peek at the rumored finish, courtesy of the Chinese leaker known as Ice Universe.

Image shared by leaker Ice Universe​

In an image posted on Weibo, a SIM tray allegedly from the unreleased iPhone is shown in a dark cherry color, which could also be described in this grainy example as burgundy, brownish, or purple.

Multiple rumors have suggested Apple is testing a deep reddish finish for the iPhone 18 Pro models, and the color is expected to be the special one that Apple markets prominently in 2026, similar to how it did for the Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro.

Two other colors Apple is said to be planning are Light Blue and Dark Gray. Apple may also offer the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in Silver. Macworld has previously claimed to have identified the Pantone colors for all four finishes.

The four colors were also spotted in the first iPhone 18 Pro dummy models to leak, providing another look at the shades Apple is likely to use.

Notably, in the same Weibo thread where the SIM tray image was posted, Ice Universe responded to another user asking if the iPhone 18 Pro would be available in black. The leaker replied simply, "No." It's not the first time we've heard there will be no black iPhone 18 Pro model this year.

Apple's next-generation premium devices are expected to be unveiled in September alongside Apple's first foldable iPhone, which could have its own set of more muted color finishes, with silver, white, and indigo rumored so far, with other rumors suggesting it will be available in two colors or perhaps even just one.

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[JM]

Some might also describe it as “raisin”.

A beautiful raisin.

 

[johntherazz]

Hmm… so the (vile sounding) ‘dark cherry’ could actually be this year’s black (ie: black with a faint background hint of colour, only visible at some angles, as seen on some previous Apple Watches)? That could work

 

[svish]

Looks much darker than what I was expecting. This might not be the final color option available.

 

[19callum93]

Trying to look for this “cherry” colour 🤔

 

[Marzzz]

I thought they did away with physical SIM cards?

 

[gsmornot]

I thought they did away with physical SIM cards?

In the US, yes.

 

[boswald]

Will be nice to see this polished up and finished! As someone else said, it does look more like a raisin color than cherry, but hey, I'm cool with that too. Time to start digging for change in the couch!

 

[yuvaldv1]

I thought they did away with physical SIM cards?

For some countries only (US, Japan, Canada etc).

 

[klasma]

I thought they did away with physical SIM cards?

China requires physical SIM cards for its citizens.

 

[CDPlayer]

Some might also describe it as “raisin”.

A beautiful raisin.

The best raisin. A raisin like no other. A big, bold, beautiful raisin in the sun. But not California sun, Florida. Florida sun is the best sun. People are telling me this is the best raisin of all the raisins.

 

[Love-hate 🍏 relationship]

Will eu have sim tray still

 

[N82]

So, the iPhone 17 Pro came in a bold orange color. Why not an iPhone 18 Pro in a bold green color, like Kermit? This is a very sat autumn color.

 

[CDPlayer]

If the blue colour is like the 13 Pro Sierra Blue, I’d grab it.

 

[98PoundGeekling]

Hoping for a refresh of color on the 18 with some subtle tones... So glad the price increases didn't hit the iPhone... yet. 😬

 

[sw1tcher]

I thought they did away with physical SIM cards?

Apple's bringing back the SIM card on the iPhone 18.

"Can't innovate anymore...."

 

[crsh1976]

Bring back the audio jack next, with a dark cherry rim no less.

 

[Padre_Pio]

OMG a SIM tray!!!! Never seen one of those before. /s. I wonder how much money people get to leak things like this.

 

[CDPlayer]

I wonder how much money people get to leak things like this.

People gotta pay for the new prices on new old Apple hardware somehow. 😉

 

[transpo1]

Hmm… so the (vile sounding) ‘dark cherry’ could actually be this year’s black (ie: black with a faint background hint of colour, only visible at some angles, as seen on some previous Apple Watches)? That could work

The latest leaks make it seem like the equivalent of the Midnight Green on the 11 Pro, which was the best colorway they ever did, IMHO. A "dark cherry" (awful name) that looks almost black would be welcome.

Looks much darker than what I was expecting. This might not be the final color option available.

I hope it is the final look— much better than previous leaks.

Will be nice to see this polished up and finished! As someone else said, it does look more like a raisin color than cherry, but hey, I'm cool with that too. Time to start digging for change in the couch!

They should just call it "Dried Cherry" LOL.

In all seriousness, I'm liking this color more and more. But still hoping for Dark Gray and Silver colorways, too, which will make my decision really hard.

The leaker said "No Black" he didn't say no Dark Gray 😉

 

[erikkfi]

Tragically looks extremely dark. Aside from some rare slip-ups like the cosmic orange, Apple keeps losing when it comes to color.

 

[Royksöpp]

Hoping for a refresh of color on the 18 with some subtle tones... So glad the price increases didn't hit the iPhone... yet. 😬

To everyone believing the iPhone will stay the same price:

 

[H.E. Pennypacker]

After buying the orange iPhone I’m realizing I don’t really care what color my iPhone is. Goes in a case for me anyway.

 

[artifex]

We'll know for sure it's real if this article gets disappeared in a day or two.

 

[MRSugarD]

Is this "cherry" color in the room with us right now?