iPhone 18 Pro Reportedly Won't Come in Black

[MacRumors]

Apple offers the iPhone 17 Pro and ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max in just three colors – Silver, Cosmic Orange, and Deep Blue – but notably there's no black option. Last year was the first time Apple's high-end iPhones have not been available with a black or dark gray color option in any way, but those hoping for the return of black this year for the iPhone 18 Pro should look away now.

According to Weibo-based leaker Instant Digital, Apple won't be offering its next-generation premium models in a black color option. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has suggested that Apple is testing a deep red finish for the iPhone 18 Pro models, alongside a couple of more traditional color options. But black doesn't appear to be one of them.

It was previously rumored that Apple was also considering purple and brown finishes for the iPhone 18 Pro models, but Gurman has said he believes those color options are "just variants of the same red idea."

There's better news for anyone planning to buy Apple's rumored foldable iPhone in a more traditional finish. Gurman said Apple plans to "stay away from fun colors" and stick to more conservative space gray/black and silver/white colors.

Instant Digital has a good track record for Apple rumors and has provided some strikingly accurate information ahead of time, such as the imminent launch of 2023's Yellow iPhone 14, as well as the frosted back glass of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus.

The iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to launch in September, with the foldable iPhone potentially arriving later in the year.

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[SilmarilFinder]

maybe because it will be ✨space grey✨

 

[tyranne201]

no orange?

 

[2low_tech]

The lack of a black color certainly hasn't hurt 17 pro sales.

 

[EugW]

I want Electric ⚡️ Pink for my next iPhone.

And I’m only half joking. I always use a case these days so phone colour is not my primary concern but for the exposed camera island, if I’m to choose, it’s nice to have a bold colour. I’m currently rocking a Cosmic Orange 17 Pro with dark yellow case. 😎

The lack of a black color certainly hasn't hurt 17 pro sales.

Indeed. Also, for Macs it’s always been my least favorite colour because fingerprints are much more obvious.

 

[rikki_t]

'white wash', considering Apple's colour choices usually leave something to be desired this is one less safe colour option to fall back on

 

[Tim Jobs the 2nd]

So it will come in a shade of dark gray/black then but just called something else, got it

 

[klasma]

My prediction: It’ll come in Blood, Oatmeal, and Go Away Green.

 

[iZac]

The only black coloured iPhone in 2026 will be the $2000 one.

Tim, you evil genius.

Then perhaps the iPhone XX will be the only one to come in black next year.

To be clear I love the colour variety (but I always end up picking white because my formative Apple years were in the late 90s) but I know a lot of people are more conservative on tech colour finishes and exclusively go for black.

 

[madmin]

No product red, no black pro, nothing really matters to golden Tim

 

[LionTeeth]

Apple has completely lost the plot

Ugly phones, ugly colors etc
Good grief

 

[attila]

the iPhone 12 mini blue has been the best blue Apple ever released. I'd consider buying a new MacBook Air if it came in that shade.

(admiringly, the iPhone is on its last legs, so might replace it next year anyway)

 

[HouseLannister]

if they are saving the black for the Fold, i'm okay with this

 

[MayaUser]

i bet it wont come in pink either

 

[TheAustrianGuy]

I hope they keep blue forever...
Never liked a phone color that much before.

 

[DCIFRTHS]

I get offering colors for different personalities. To each their own.

Not offering black is something I’m going to have a problem with.

 

[yuvaldv1]

The lack of a black color certainly hasn't hurt 17 pro sales.

But it has hurt my feelings...

 

[baryon]

Remember when all core Apple products came in white and black?

 

[Porco]

My predictions.

18 Pro colours:
Punishment Burgundy
Admonishment Beige
Shameful Brown

iPhone Fold colours:
Heroic Black
Affluent Silver

 

[WarmWinterHat]

Remember when all core Apple products came in white and black?

Yes, it was pretty boring. Still used them, of course, but even then I wanted some interesting and bold colors.

Like most, I just toss on a fun case.

 

[mansplains]

I really like cosmic orange but dislike the 17 pro design otherwise… orange is my favorite color, but teal has become a close second with my 16 plus. An orange air 2 would be 🔥 but it won’t happen.

To be clear I love the colour variety (but I always end up picking white because my formative Apple years were in the late 90s) but I know a lot of people are more conservative on tech colour finishes and exclusively go for black.

I’m curious which color people would choose if Apple took the “safe” options away. Probably a blue or gold.

 

[tsupersonic]

Nothing a case or skin can’t fix

 

[ErzWolf]

Just stick with my *black* Air then till XX. Stay away from me with coloured, cheapy alloy phones. 😛

 

[TracerAnalog]

Apple has completely lost the plot

Ugly phones, ugly colors etc
Good grief

What plot is that? The one with losing sales? 🤣
To be honest: I'd love a truly matt black phone.

 

[bollman]

Who cares about the colour? I have to remove the case to see what colour my 16 is (som kind of greenish-blue?). I just took what was in stock.