iPhone 17 Colors: All the Rumors So Far

[MacRumors]

Apple will unveil its new iPhone 17 lineup in a range of new colors later this year in the fall (or autumn for most non-US folks reading this). Here are all the rumored colors so far for the iPhone 17, the all-new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, the ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌, and the larger ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro Max.

iPhone 17 Models

Last year, Apple chose soft, pastel-inspired finishes for its iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models. They are available in ultramarine, teal, pink, white, and black. The yellow that the iPhone 15 comes in is notably missing, having been replaced by the darker blue hue of the ultramarine. Together, the iPhone 16 colors appear more saturated and vivid – pink and ultramarine especially show a bolder, more confident hue compared to the pastel washes of the iPhone 15.

Last year's iPhone 16 colorways​

Purple and Green

For the upcoming iPhone 17 models, so far we have only a single rumor, courtesy of the leaker known as Majin Bu, that Apple is testing new purple and green color options for the iPhone 17 base model. One caveat is that Bu said that only one of the two new colors might make the final cut, with purple apparently being the more likely choice.

Majin Bu has has a mixed track record with Apple rumors, so make of this rumor what you will. As for the iPhone 17 Air, which is expected to replace the Plus model in this year's lineup, we have yet to hear what colors Apple will choose to paint its all-new super-thin device.

iPhone 17 Pro Models

Apple has stuck with muted colors for its recent iPhone "Pro" models made from titanium. For the iPhone 16 Pro, Apple offered a new Desert Titanium color. The iPhone 16 Pro also comes in Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium.

Last year's iPhone 16 Pro colorways​

This year, however, iPhone 17 Pro models are rumored to have an aluminum frame instead of titanium. The back of the devices will also reportedly have a new "part-aluminum, part-glass" design. This could potentially usher in all-new color choices for Apple's high-end iPhone 17 models. And so far, we have heard rumors of at least one.

Sky Blue

Apple will unveil the iPhone 17 Pro in a new Sky Blue color, the same color that debuted on the latest M4 MacBook Air models Apple released in March. That's also according to the leaker Majin Bu.

Writing on his website, Bu claims that "sources close to the supply chain confirm that several iPhone 17 Pro prototypes have been made in various colors, with Sky Blue currently the frontrunner." Bu goes on to say that it "looks even more stunning than the much-loved Sierra Blue of the iPhone 13 Pro, with a brightness and refinement that make it irresistible."

The Sky Blue finish on the MacBook Air is not very saturated, and the color's appearance can vary based on lighting conditions. Apple describes it as "a beautiful, metallic light blue that creates a dynamic gradient when light reflects off of its surface."

M4 MacBook Air in Sky Blue​

Majin Bu accurately revealed the "Desert Titanium" color name for iPhone 16 Pro models seven months before the devices launched, so there could be substance to the Sky Blue rumor.

And that's a summary of iPhone 17 color rumors that we've heard so far. Watch this space for more details as and when they become available ahead of the iPhone 17 lineup's expected release around mid-September.

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[Apple Mac Daz]

Regular iPhones always had better colours than the Pro’s which are boring

 

[F23]

Tim don’t take the gold away from us again

 

[Baslea]

I really hope Apple doesn't switch to aluminum after all these years of positioning themselves with the motto 'Premium devices deserve premium materials.' And all that just to pinch a few dollars in the end on their already almost endless margin.....

 

[Skyscraperfan]

Why do "Pro" phones always have those boring colours? It's the same problem with premium cars. They are often only available in white, black and silver.

 

[bebarhood]

I currently have the 13 Pro Max in Sierra Blue. I hope the 17 Pro won't come in the same color since I'll be upgrading to it.

 

[Ctrlos]

I didn't get on with the blue 16. YouTuber colour grading made it look a lot bluer on screen than IRL. I expected something along the lines of the blue iPhone 13 and instead got something that looked like my son's wallpaper aged 2 years.

 

[fatTribble]

If the lack of colors on the Pro models is supposed to make me feel like my iPhone is exclusive (whatever that means 😳), it doesn’t. Give the Pro more bold colors

 

[winxmac]

Best colors:
iPhone XR - blue, red
iPhone 12 - purple
iPhone 12 Pro - pacific blue
iPhone 13 - green
iPhone 13 Pro - alpine green, sierra blue
iPhone 14 - yellow
iPhone 14 Pro - deep purple

 

[Tripps9000]

Well for me I always get a dark color because I’m going to have a case on it anyway that is usually black so a dark colored on will blend in just nice 👍🏻

 

[orbital~debris]

later this year in the fall (that's autumn for non-US folks).

Or spring for those on Earth's Southern Hemisphere.

 

[krspkbl]

I'll take a sky blue 17 Pro Max 😍

 

[Lioness~]

Can't say thatI care a lot about the colors of the phones I won't buy.

So long live my midninght 13 mini, in a midnight case.
I liked my Red XR before it too though.
I like colors, but those pastel colors are like meehh to me.

 

[BGrifter]

The dark blue of the iPhone 12 was my ideal phone color. Not really crazy about the switch to pastels.

 

[BelgianChoklit]

I think people can give up their hope on more vivid colors for the Pro models. Because I think Apple finds it makes them look toyish and I can kind of understand that.

Same goed for AirPods which will never be available in a color, because the whiteness of Apple headphones is iconic.

 

[TechRunner]

Choosing from the dull color choices was my biggest struggle when picking out my 16PM.

 

[Moonjumper]

Project Red was the best colour iPhone there has been. I'd love to see a range of bold colours, preferably with a metallic finish, ideally including emerald green.

 

[McWetty]

If the lack of colors on the Pro models is supposed to make me feel like my iPhone is exclusive (whatever that means 😳), it doesn’t. Give the Pro more bold colors

Yes. Give me a deep blue or forest green. Maybe a burgundy wine. Something other than what we’ve had recently.

 

[TechRunner]

Yes. Give me a deep blue or forest green. Maybe a burgundy wine. Something other than what we’ve had recently.

I would be especially fond of a forest green, as I have stated in other places in these forums. But those other options you listed would be nice, too.

 

[Marty80]

The colour options for the Pro models really suck. I guess Apple does not want to use tacky pastel colours on their Flagship phones.

Its either skyblue or a black colour this time round.

 

[B4U]

The first picture gave me hope and then the rest of the article gives me disappointment. 🤣

 

[nottorp]

The first picture gave me hope and then the rest of the article gives me disappointment. 🤣

I think the first picture is more saturated than reality will be.

My wife is still nostalgic about her iphone 5C because the plastic back had an actual colour, not a Toyota washed out hue.

If the first picture is real she could want the blue... if they do it in mini size again. She said she's keeping her 12 mini until it breaks down otherwise.

 

[UliBaer]

The orange color in the first picture would be a burner! 👍

 

[Momof2.1107]

I would like a Pro Max in Rose Gold, red or the rumored blue please.

 

[dustin_]

why is the section of this article exclusively discussing past iphones labeled “iphone 17 models”?