Chinese leaker Ice Universe posted an image of four anodized aluminum camera‑protecting plates that hint at the finish options for Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro line. The plates, labeled black, silver, wine red, and blue, mirror rumors of light blue, dark cherry, dark gray, and silver. The accessories are third‑party covers, not actual phone bodies.

Apple reportedly will offer no black variant for the 2026 Pro models, per Weibo leaker Instant Digital, a first since 2025. The four colors remain in development, giving Apple room to tweak palettes before the September reveal. Consumers who have long campaigned for a red Pro may find the new wine‑red option a partial compromise.

Apple is slated to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max alongside its first foldable iPhone in September, which is rumored to feature silver, white, and indigo finishes. The color strategy signals a shift toward more muted tones, potentially reshaping premium market expectations. Ultimately, the new palette will test whether subtle hues can sustain consumer interest without classic black.

Retailers will need to decide how many units of each shade to stock, while designers consider how the new colors pair with upcoming accessories. If the launch proceeds as predicted, the iPhone 18 Pro’s palette will become a benchmark for future color releases in the industry.