New flagship iPhones will be unveiled in just over two months, and we’re pretty sure these will include color options Apple has never offered before. Based on information provided by supply-chain sources, Macworld has previously offered an exclusive look at this year’s iPhone 18 Pro in a rich purplish burgundy named Dark Cherry (Pantone 6076), along with Light Blue (2121) and the more conventional silver (427C) and dark gray (426C).
When we revealed these details in May, Macworld acknowledged that there was still a chance one or more of the four colors would be dropped ahead of launch, since the device hadn’t yet entered mass production and the 17 Pro launched with only three. (Every previous Pro model was available in four or even five colors, however, so make of that what you will.) But it’s now looking like Dark Cherry, the most striking of the set, has made the cut, following a new spy shot making the rounds on social media.
The prolific leaker known as Instant Digital (sometimes translated alternatively as “Momentary Digital”) yesterday posted to Weibo a grainy photo allegedly showing the SIM tray from an iPhone 18 Pro. It appears to match the Dark Cherry color previously discussed, only a little darker… and this may simply be a product of the poor lighting.
More intriguingly, Instant Digital engages as usual with some comments below the post, and when asked “Are there still three colors?” the leaker replies, “Yes, the other two are silver-gray and blue (light blue).” Which appears to indicate that dark gray hasn’t made the cut for 2026 and that Black Cherry will be the darkest available finish.
If it ends up being more of a dark brownish purple, will Dark Cherry be able to deliver the same visual interest as last year’s unexpectedly popular Cosmic Orange? Possibly not. But Apple has long felt that expensive phones should come in sensible colors.
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