Potential 'Copper Gold' iPhone 8 Color Depicted in New Images

[MacRumors]

In July, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo made the claim that the OLED iPhone 8 will come in fewer color options than LCD models of the iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus, in a bid by Apple to maintain the iPhone 8's "boutique image." Kuo never made it clear exactly how many colorways that might entail, and a few new images today provide a glimpse into one potential possibility, although their credibility remains uncertain.

Shared on the popular Chinese microblogging site Weibo (via MyDrivers), three new images depict three separate models of the iPhone 8. One is the expected black version, another is white, and the last is what's described as a "champagne gold" option that's said to be "closer in copper" in its color. The new colorway is also visually similar to current rose gold iPhones.

Due to the nearly bezel-less design of the iPhone 8, an all-black iPhone would provide an even more seamless blending into the device's OLED screen. For this reason, black iPhone 8 components have been spotted more frequently in the supply chain, suggesting Apple might only release the device in black, or at least in shades of black. A white or gold-type version would have bezels that more directly clash with the OLED display, particularly when it's turned off.

While the images provide an interesting look at a potential new iPhone 8 color, their veracity remains in question. Besides the vertical dual-lens rear camera and slightly elongated lock button, they don't show any other sides of the iPhone 8 that would support previous rumors. There's also no indication as to whether they are components directly taken from the supply chain, or if they are dummy models made by non-Apple suppliers based on recent rumors.

In separate color-related iPhone 8 news, leaker Benjamin Geskin last month claimed that Apple will make the OLED iPhone 8 available in four colorways, with a "mirror" shade pitched as the new option. Although the recently released HomePod firmware has yet to hint at any iPhone 8 color details, it's provided information on a wealth of other topics, including the general design of the new smartphone and advanced facial recognition features.

Article Link: Potential 'Copper Gold' iPhone 8 Color Depicted in New Images

 

[drinkingtea]

That color looks very gaudy, especially with that gold trimming.

 

[justperry]

We live in 2017 yet we still see these awful blurry photo's.

 

[Jsameds]

Looks about as tan as Varys last week.

 

[Sunny1990]

Looks awesome, Beautiful, it will look killer with Black Front

 

[Prabas]

It looks like $1 case off eBay.

 

[sshambles]

No thanks. Gold and Rose Gold look good. I don't believe these are actual colours.

 

[JohnApples]

Oh no.

Here come the threads:

"ITS COPPER! NO, IT'S PINK!"

and

"Will owning the Copper iPhone 8 force a sex change operation on myself?"

 

[Magneat-O]

Looks awesome, Beautiful, it will look killer with Black Front

The front is just going to be glass.

 

[berrymetal]

This is a whole new level of ugly, as if the matte rose gold wasn’t ugly enough

 

[Magneat-O]

The black camera looks horrible on the white phone. I may just hold on to my 6 Plus for a fourth year and upgrade next year. The rumored price of this phone isn't tempting either.

 

[mejsric]

Probably because it has black front.

 

[Appleaker]

It seems like a color for the dummy units only.

But this is nothing new in terms of a rumored colour. Here’s another picture:

 

[spiderman0616]

This copper gold color, if real, would be the first new color to make me consider not going with black/space black. I have never been a big fan of the silver/white, gold/white, or rose gold/white options on an iPhone or iPad. The copper looks cool to me for some reason.

But again, not holding my breath that this is a real color option.

 

[Nr123*123]

That camera is as ugly as sin.

 

[Sunny1990]

Apple is the only company that provides more color choice than any other company. They are first and best when it comes to colors and overall fit finish.

 

[576316]

Looks awesome, Beautiful, it will look killer with Black Front

Except you know they won't pair it with a black front, just like the Product Red and the Rose Gold - both would look better with black fronts.

 

[justperry]

It seems like a color for the dummy units only.

But this is nothing new in terms of a rumored colour. Here’s another picture:

Now...that (Front) is FUGLY!

Apple is the only company that provides more color choice than any other company. They are first and best when it comes to colors and fit finish.

Nokia was by far better.

 

[Lesser Evets]

Copper...why not?

Space grey looks like hell-on-earth, like a coal mine or dish water. Might as well snazz it up.

I wouldn't buy the funky colors, but there is a huge market of gaudy people with too much money.

 

[nfl46]

That is the type of color that you have to see in person to like. Then again, maybe its the blurry cam.

 

[StrangeNoises]

Oh no, I'm a sucker for copper (and bronze), and I can't afford it!

Yes, it'll look different in the metal. Like the original gold did. I thought that would be hideous and gaudy right up until I actually saw the then-brand-new iPhone 5s in gold... and promptly bought one.

 

[Quirinus]

Samsung copper gold coming in 3,2,..

 

[rp2011]

That color looks very gaudy, especially with that gold trimming.

I like it. I always thought that the previous rose gold looked gaudy. This looks like a far more sophisticated color option compared to the tacky rose gold.

 

[triangletechie]

Looks awesome, Beautiful, it will look killer with Black Front

and probably why they would go with a white front.

 

[Rogifan]

It seems like a color for the dummy units only.

But this is nothing new in terms of a rumored colour. Here’s another picture:

Is that what the front looks like? Yuck.