Bronze-Like iPhone 16 Pro Color Could Be Called 'Desert Titanium'

[MacRumors]

The new bronze-like color rumored to be replacing Blue Titanium in Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 Pro lineup may be called "Desert Titanium," according to the leaker known as "Majin Bu."

Concept render of new iPhone 16 Pro color​

Bu referenced the name on Sunday in a post on X (Twitter) in which they shared an image of camera lens rings purportedly destined for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models.

"The desert titanium color is kind of dark gold, similar to the old purple color, relatively discreet and deep," said Bu. This isn't the first time the leaker has used the name "Desert Titanium" in reference to the new color, which has variously been described as rose or rose-gold, and bronze-like. Back in February, Bu said that the "Desert Titanium" will be similar to the Gold color option offered on the iPhone 14 Pro in 2022, but "deeper and heavier."

Alleged camera lens rings for iPhone 16 Pro models​

The iPhone 16 Pro will introduce "Desert Titanium" as a new color option, replacing the iPhone 15 Pro's "Blue Titanium". It will be available alongside White, Black, and Natural Titanium. This year's Black Titanium is expected to be darker, while Natural Titanium will have a more pronounced gray finish.

One rumor suggests that Apple is using an improved process for finishing and coloring titanium, which will result in a glossier look than the brushed aluminum finish of the ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ models. The glossy finish could look much more like the stainless steel that Apple used in prior years, but it will be more resistant to scratches.

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Article Link: Bronze-Like iPhone 16 Pro Color Could Be Called 'Desert Titanium'

 

[Oblivious.Robot]

I'm still calling it the Poo colour.

 

[zombierunner]

I always get Space Black/Grey.

 

[Heat_Fan89]

Yeah, all 4 colors look boring but that's where we are with smartphone technology these days, the highly anticipated yearly colors.

 

[MathersMahmood]

Looks horrible.

 

[TwoH]

Majin Buus gone from destroying worlds to doing Apple leaks.. Goku knows how to change people

 

[Populus]

Now that render looks better, but I’d still prefer copper over bronze Desert Titanium.

Nah, who am I kidding, I’ve never liked this goldish colors. Just gimme a dark blue, midnight, grey, or even dark green/red.

I still remember the first time I saw my Space Grey iPhone 8, the glass back was indeed grey, and I loved it (although I got a bit tired of it after 4 years). And I have the feeling I’d love the Titanium Grey 16 Pro… I’ll have to check it in person, even if I’m not planning to purchase an iPhone 16, as I’m quite happy with my midnight SE 3rd gen.

Majin Buus gone from destroying worlds to doing Apple leaks.. Goku knows how to change people

Underrated comment.

 

[Marbles1]

This looks amusingly steampunk. Just needs a brown leather case.

 

[RRC]

A burnt orange would be nicer IMO, but I'll wait until I see them in person before judging.

 

[TechRunner]

Just gimme a dark blue, midnight, grey, or even dark green/red.

Dark green looks nice on a phone, IMO.

 

[F23]

Metallic Poo

 

[Mendoza_559]

Yep going with black this year.

 

[Populus]

Dark green looks nice on a phone, IMO.

While I agree, I didn’t feel convinced by the shade of green used on the iPhone 13 and 13 mini. I had one, I tested it, and I liked more the green on the 13 Pro.

Although in my opinion, the best green was the 11 Pro one, which was really trendy that year (I still remember going shopping and seeing that shade of green everywhere).

But yeah, dark green, especially the emerald tone and not the olive one on the regular 13, could be great. Hopefully the 17 lineup will be more colorful.

And I still hope Midnight has any sort of comeback.

 

[gleepskip]

How about an ai-generated case for the new steampunk iPhone?

 

[klasma]

They should make a Majin Blue.

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Or, being Apple, maybe a Margin Blue.

 

[coffeemilktea]

I really wish Apple would bring back Rose Gold instead of giving people this "Post-Taco Bell titanium" color. 😩🚽

 

[Mrkevinfinnerty]

My money is still on 'Muddy Brown' but this seems plausible.

 

[chargerinthebox]

and I am sure it will be deserted.

 

[btrach144]

Poop titanium for real

 

[vegetassj4]

I wanna rock right now
*doo doo brown**

 

[tim_apple]

I think it will look really nice in person. Bronze is a nice color.

 

[iamgalt]

you misspelled "desert titanium". It's spelled "brown".

 

[mrchrisbee]

Am I the only one who quite likes this and think it'll look better IRL? 🤣

 

[azentropy]

Oh, I like the color now that it has a cool name!
/s

 

[Boeingfan]

I’m going to call it ‘third place’.