iPhone 18 Pro: Dark Cherry, Light Blue, and Dark Gray Chassis Leaked [Update]

[transpo1]

Seems like these images were AI manipulated so we can’t trust them. However, if that’s the Dark Cherry, it’s a hard pass.

 

[transpo1]

I was hoping the red would be more red. It's a nice color but not like a cherry red Ford Mustang convertible. Looks like I'm going with the blue!

Exactly! Wish it was more of a real deep red color. If it was a true dark red, I’d love it.

 

[SactoGuy18]

I really like that Light Blue color. It looks stylish but doesn't stand out in a gaudy fashion like the Cosmic Orange of the current iPhone 17 Pro series models.

 

[ItchyRat2160]

Wait no, the images appear to be AI-generated. Check out these SIM trays, the one on the left is completely different to the right and the "screws" in the bag on the right are all fused together.
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Come on guys, you're better than this.

OOF.

 

[Aggouris]

Update: Since publication, new information has come to light suggesting the images have been AI-manipulated and are not in fact iPhone 18 Pro chassis parts. The original article follows.



The color options Apple is reportedly planning for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max have appeared online today in the form of images of chassis parts of unknown authenticity.

Shared by the account name "yeux1122" on the Korean-langauge Naver blog, the images show what appear to be production-ready frames for three of the four colors Apple is rumored to be planning.

Multiple rumors have suggested Apple is testing a deep red finish for the iPhone 18 Pro models, and the color is expected to be the special color that Apple chooses in 2026, similar to Cosmic Orange for 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, though that color isn't shown in these pictures. Macworld previously shared what it said were Pantone codes for the four colors Apple is testing.

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

The iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to be unveiled this September alongside Apple's first foldable iPhone, which will have its own set of color finishes that are likely to be more muted, with silver, white, and indigo rumored so far.

Article Link: iPhone 18 Pro: Dark Cherry, Light Blue, and Dark Gray Chassis Leaked [Update]

posting ai images is crazy work guys!

 

[MacBookJohn]

People who are saying they are AI manipulated is wrong there are 17 series aftermarket

 

[neuropsychguy]

Okay, if you say so 🤣

MacRumors and others said it. If you don't think they are AI generated, let the mods know. If they are something else (not 18 Pro), then the other commenter's criticism was about something that's not from Apple.

 

[MacBookJohn]

MacRumors and others said it. If you don't think they are AI generated, let the mods know.

What do I know but I’m in China 😂 but I’m sure someone in China who is in China knows there aftermarket 🤦🏻‍♂️

 

[SKeijmel]

Obviously fake like others have pointed out. Still seems like cherry and blue will be the special colors. Not bad, I sort of like the blue, but not enough to ditch my orange 17 Pro! 18 Pro isn't a big enough of a leap to justify ditching this amazing color.

In a few months orange is dated and for the poor 🙂

 

[minik]

This post should just be removed from the universe.

 

[cybercommand]

The color is showing more than in the past since iPhone 17 pro as the camera plateau is bigger. Most cases have an opening for this plateau and therefore the color shines more.
Cases that cover the camera plateau are looking like cheap cases in my opinion. Bottom line: colors matter!

Color doesn’t matter. Functionality is what matters. lol

 

[Nekomichi]

People who are saying they are AI manipulated is wrong there are 17 series aftermarket

They are aftermarket 17 Pro casings that have been recoloured and edited using AI.

 

[MacBookJohn]

They are aftermarket 17 Pro casings that have been recoloured and edited using AI.

I can only say what I saw in mainland China nothing else im not debating anything 😂

 

[Nekomichi]

This is the likely product the fake leaker used, which they then used AI to recolour and alter some details before posting the fake leak.

 

[fzJNotIBOxgnbqejSeVCvJScL]

A little bit warmer and it would have been Burgundy.

Just use the dark colors found on the dark color pieces of various chess sets, and you won't go wrong. For the lighter colors, anything that brings out the glossy aluminium sheen is good. Gold, rose gold, bronze, or that MacBook Neo's Blush color.

 

[fzJNotIBOxgnbqejSeVCvJScL]

That actually looks like a pretty nice color.

Wish they would do a green variety every year instead of so many blues.

I want a return of Rose Gold.

Perhaps next year, in 2027, the 20th anniversary of the iPhone. Put the same Rose Gold on MacBooks, iPads, Apple Watches and other accessories. Start with the basic iPhone 18 models that are released in Q1 2027. It will be the recurring hero color, featured in marketing materials.

 

[CPTmom2wp]

Would love a true red but this is a purple/pink color and wouldn't be caught dead with it. Again, childish, garish and nothing most of us would ever carry into a professional setting. What happened to the beautiful dark blues, greens and flat blacks? Must be 5 year old children in the design department at Apple.

 

[imamacperson]

Isn't everything "AI-manipulated" nowadays?

 

[Spinarelo]

I don’t pick up on color subtleties too well, so that dark cherry just looks purple to me 🤷🏻‍♂️

That blue looks nice though. Reminds me of my all time favorite sierra blue on the 13 pro

 

[sos47]

Very boring colors to me
IKEA has some furnitures you can buy in 50 colors.

 

[Manzzle]

It reminds me of Barney for some reason. I wish we had gold again. Guess I'll just go with the black this year after 5 years.

 

[transpo1]

It reminds me of Barney for some reason. I wish we had gold again. Guess I'll just go with the black this year after 5 years.

I agree— this Dark Cherry thing is not appealing and I’ll be going “Back in Black.” Give us full on Deep Metallic Red akin to the Midnight Green from the 11 Pro Max and I’d be interested

 

[svish]

Blue looks nice but I like the cherry. Initial rumors/renders of cherry were not to my liking. Will be good if true. Nice to have beautiful and bright color options for Pro models.

 

[eskr]

All in all, how on earth those leakers post stuff with their hands visible? That's probably the quickest way to get Apple or their manufacturers' security knocking on the door in like days

 

[dwhankner]

I’m paying the $10 a month for the free upgrade at att on my iPhone 17 pro max. Gonna get the iPhone 18 pro max. Then cut myself off with iPhone upgrades for the next 5 years. Need the 2nm chip and the new lens tech that costs Apple 50 percent more.