Apple’s next Pro iPhones are already taking shape in leaks, and the standout detail is a new color called Dark Cherry. The shade is described as a deep wine-red tone that would replace the bright Cosmic Orange finish seen on the iPhone 17 Pro.
Macworld reports that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to arrive with that as the main new color, alongside a familiar set of more restrained options. The same supply-chain source also points to a foldable iPhone, which is now rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra.
Dark Cherry looks set to lead the iPhone 18 Pro lineup
Apple usually gives its Pro phones one signature finish each cycle, and Dark Cherry appears to be the choice for the next wave. The color is said to sit closer to wine than to a bright red, so it should look more muted than the outgoing Cosmic Orange.
The report says Apple is expected to drop the current color set as the new models launch. That would fit its usual pattern of refreshing the Pro lineup with at least one distinct new finish.
Other colors in testing
The source also says Apple has been experimenting with Light Blue, Dark Gray, and Silver for the iPhone 18 Pro. Light Blue is described as resembling the Mist Blue finish on the base iPhone 17, while Silver sounds close to the current Pro model’s style.
Macworld says Apple has not locked the final lineup yet, which means some of these options could still change before mass production. The company does not always ship four Pro colors, so one of the reported shades may not make it to retail.
For reference, the internal Pantone codes shared in the report are Light Blue 2121, Dark Cherry 6076, Dark Gray 426C, and Silver 427C. Those codes were used to produce the renders, though actual finishes may appear different in real-world lighting and materials.
Design changes appear modest
Alongside the color leak, the report says CAD drawings show the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will look very close to the current generation. The biggest visible change may be a smaller Dynamic Island, which would create a bit more usable screen area when Live Activities are not active.
Another detail in the renders points to a smaller gap between the rear glass cutout and the camera bump. The source could not confirm whether that reflected a final production change or just an older rendering.
A separate leak cited in the report suggested Apple has been working on reducing the visual difference between the glass and aluminum frame. If that effort continues, the rear design could look a little cleaner even if the overall layout stays familiar.
Foldable iPhone colors lean more neutral
The rumored foldable iPhone, now said to be called iPhone Ultra, appears to be taking a different approach. Rather than bright or playful colors, Apple is reportedly testing a classic silver-and-white finish and an Indigo option.
That Indigo shade is described as similar to the iPhone 17 Pro’s Deep Blue. The foldable would reportedly resemble an iPad mini when opened, making its design the most dramatic change in Apple’s 2026 phone plans.
The same leak says the foldable device will include two rear cameras, a selfie camera on the outer display, and another selfie camera on the inner display. It is also said to measure just 4.7 millimeters thick when unfolded, which would make it thinner than the 5.6mm iPhone Air.
What to expect from Apple’s next phone launch
The iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the foldable iPhone are all expected to launch in September, according to the report. Some analysts believe the foldable could reach stores later, even if Apple announces it at the same event.
The same source also backs earlier chatter that the base iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and a new Air model are planned for the first half of 2027. For now, the clearest sign of Apple’s next premium push is the move toward Dark Cherry, with a design language that keeps the Pro models familiar while making room for a thinner, more ambitious foldable line.
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