iPhone 18 Pro might double down on bold colors | Cult of Mac
Apple reportedly plans a deep red finish for the iPhone 18 Pro, following the strong response to cosmic orange iPhone 17 Pro.
www.cultofmac.comHere’s the latest on iPhone 18 Pro colors based on recent rumors and coverage:
- Most reports point to a continued move away from traditional black/space gray. Buzz suggests bold new finishes such as deep red (often described as burgundy or wine red), coffee/brown tones, purple, and possibly blue tones, with a preference for warm, luxurious hues.[2][4][5]
- Some outlets also note that Apple may launch both bold color options for the Pro line while keeping the foldable sibling with more conservative finishes, signaling distinct color identities across product families.[2]
- There is consistent speculation that black/space gray may not return as a Pro option, echoing the iPhone 17 Pro’s color trajectory; however, official confirmation from Apple is still pending ahead of a likely fall launch window.[3][4]
Illustrative take:
- If the pattern holds, the iPhone 18 Pro could ship in three bold colors (for example, deep red, coffee/brown, and purple) with no true black option, while other lines (like a foldable) might stick with more conventional neutrals.[4][3]
Citations
- Coverage highlighting new bold color directions and potential exclusions of black/Space Gray.[4][2]
- Bloomberg/analyst context about ongoing color experimentation and a September launch window being anticipated.[2]