iPhone 18 Pro Colors Revealed: Exclusive Look at Apple's 2026 Models

It's iPhone leaks season again. In just a couple of months, Apple is expected to unveil three new phones: the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, and a new foldable iPhone now rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra. But as always, one of the most important questions for buyers will be: What colors will Apple release this time?

Supply chain sources have revealed the color options Apple is planning for the iPhone 18 lineup, along with CAD-based renders showing what to expect.

Dark Cherry Is the New Cosmic Orange

Every year, Apple introduces a new signature color for the iPhone Pro models. With the iPhone 17 Pro, the color that stood out the most was the vibrant Cosmic Orange. This year, Apple has been working on a Dark Cherry option to serve as the headline new color for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.

While other sources had previously reported on a "Dark Red" color, the information suggests the hue will be much closer to wine than fruit punch. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and other leakers had suggested Apple was experimenting with a shade of red, but Dark Cherry is more refined — classy and bold rather than bright and striking.

Dark Cherry won't be as bright and striking as Cosmic Orange in person, but it will still be unique enough to distinguish it as the new iPhone 18 Pro. As always, Apple is expected to discontinue the current lineup of colors, including Cosmic Orange.

All Four Rumored Colors

Apple has reportedly been experimenting with four color options for this year's Pro lineup:

The source notes that all colors are still in development. Since the iPhone 18 Pro hasn't gone into mass production yet, Apple still has time to change them. Apple doesn't always offer four color options for the Pro models, so one of these hues could be dropped before launch.

For context, last year both reliable sources reported that Apple had also considered launching the iPhone 17 Pro in black or steel gray — but those color options never saw the light of day.

Design Changes: Smaller Dynamic Island

CAD drawings of the new iPhones support the rumors that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will look very similar to their predecessors, with only minor but meaningful changes.

Smaller Dynamic Island

The renders show a smaller Dynamic Island on the screen — one of the most anticipated changes for this year's models. This means the display will have more screen space for content when the Dynamic Island isn't showing Live Activities.

Refined Camera Bump

Another interesting change: in one of the renders, the gap between the glass cutout on the back and the camera bump is smaller. A Weibo leaker known as Instant Digital had previously reported that Apple would adopt a new process to minimize the color difference between the glass and the aluminum frame — this design change may be part of that effort, creating a more seamless appearance.

Foldable iPhone Ultra: More Neutral Colors

Details have also emerged about the rumored foldable iPhone. The device, which will reportedly look like an iPad mini when unfolded, won't come in fun colors like the base iPhone and may have even fewer options than the iPhone Pro.

For the foldable iPhone, Apple has been working on two color options:

• Silver and White — a classic, clean look
• Indigo — similar to the iPhone 17 Pro's Deep Blue

Foldable iPhone Key Specs

Launch Timeline

Here's the expected release schedule for Apple's 2026–2027 iPhone lineup:

Some analysts suggest the foldable model will hit stores at a later date than the Pro models, even if announced alongside them in September.

What This Means for Buyers

If the leaks hold true, the iPhone 18 Pro lineup represents evolutionary refinement rather than revolutionary change — which is exactly what Apple tends to do in non-redesign years. The key takeaways:

• Dark Cherry will be the must-have color for anyone who wants the "new" look
• The smaller Dynamic Island is a welcome usability improvement
• The foldable iPhone Ultra at 4.7mm is the real headline — Apple's first foldable could redefine the category
• If you're on an iPhone 16 Pro or older, the combination of new colors, design tweaks, and the foldable option makes 2026 a compelling upgrade year

As always, colors and designs can change before mass production. We'll update this article as more information becomes available closer to the September launch.

Frequently Asked Questions

What colors will the iPhone 18 Pro come in?

According to supply chain leaks, Apple is working on four color options: Dark Cherry (Pantone 6076), Light Blue (Pantone 2121), Dark Gray (Pantone 426C), and Silver (Pantone 427C). However, Apple may drop one color before launch.

What is the iPhone 18 Pro Dark Cherry color?

Dark Cherry is a deep wine-red shade (Pantone 6076) that replaces the iPhone 17 Pro's Cosmic Orange as the signature new color. It's described as closer to wine than fruit punch — classy and bold rather than bright and striking.

When will the iPhone 18 Pro launch?

The iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and the foldable iPhone are all expected to launch in September 2026. The foldable model may hit stores at a later date. The base iPhone 18, 18e, and new Air are rumored for the first half of 2027.

What is the foldable iPhone Ultra?

Apple's rumored foldable iPhone, expected to be called iPhone Ultra, will look like an iPad mini when unfolded and be just 4.7mm thick — thinner than the 5.6mm iPhone Air. It will feature two rear cameras and selfie cameras on both the outer and inner displays. Color options include Silver/White and Indigo.