iPhone 18 Pro Set to Ditch Popular Color, Leaker Reveals
Reports from a noted leaker suggest Apple will not offer a black finish for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro. The claim follows last year’s surprise removal of a standard black option for the iPhone 17 Pro models.
Leaker credibility and the report
The source, known as Instant Digital on Weibo, has a history of accurate Apple leaks. The leaker says Apple has no plans to bring back black for the iPhone 18 Pro.
This development was described as a leaker reveals that the iPhone 18 Pro may ditch a popular color. Industry watchers are watching for confirmation.
Why black vanished before
Apple surprised customers when the iPhone 17 Pro launched without black. That model was sold in silver, deep blue, and cosmic orange instead.
Apple used an anodized aluminum chassis rather than titanium for the 17 Pro. The change made the finish more prone to visible scratches, fueling the so-called “scratchgate” controversy.
New color strategy and other models
Filmogaz.com’s reporting indicates Apple is experimenting with a “Deep Red” shade for the iPhone 18 Pro. If confirmed, this would be the brand’s first non-(PRODUCT)RED red iPhone since the iPhone 14 red option.
Cosmic orange proved unexpectedly popular for the 17 Pro. That color’s demand may have helped push Apple toward one of its strongest fiscal quarters, according to Filmogaz.com.
Base iPhone and foldable lineup
The standard iPhone 18 model is still likely to offer a black option. That will give buyers a traditional dark choice.
Separately, reports suggest the anticipated iPhone Fold will favor conservative finishes. Rumors indicate space gray and black for Apple’s first foldable device.
What could still change
Apple often revises plans before launch. The company could alter color choices before the expected September announcement.
For now, the Instant Digital leak frames expectations. Consumers and retailers will watch for official confirmation from Apple.
