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Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro models may not feature the classic black finish, according to a tipster, signaling a potential shift in design strategy and sparking debate among users. iPhone 18 Pro series is likely to launch later this year.
Tipster Instant Digital (translated from Chinese) has claimed in a Weibo post that Apple may have cancelled the black colour option for the iPhone 18 Pro. This would follow a similar move with the iPhone 17 Pro, which also did not get a black finish.
The upcoming models are expected to bring a few design and hardware changes, including possible tweaks to the display cutout and internal components.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is testing a new deep red color for its upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models. The move comes after the success of the orange variant. That popularity appears to have encouraged Apple to experiment with more expressive colors.
There is still some uncertainty about how Apple will position the new shade alongside the existing orange variant. The deep red is expected to be a rich, Burgundy-like hue, reminiscent of fine wine. It could project luxury, confidence, and individuality.
According to leaks, the iPhone 18 Pro will feature a 6.3-inch OLED display to support a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. The smartphone is expected to run on Apple’s next-generation A20 Pro chipset.
iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to have a 6.9-inch OLED display with the same 120Hz refresh rate and up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness. The battery size is rumoured to be slightly smaller than the Pro Max model. Early reports also suggest that the Pro Max may feature a larger display, a smaller Dynamic Island, and partial under-screen Face ID. This will be an immersive viewing experience for gaming, video, and productivity.
iPhone 18 Pro series is expected to integrate 12GB of RAM, with storage options ranging from 256GB to 1TB.
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The iPhone 17 series has outsold the iPhone 16 lineup in key markets. It has also generated Apple's record revenue for the quarter ending in December 2025 (first quarter of Apple's fiscal year 2026). While Apple doesn't disclose sales figures by model type or color, iPhone generated for $85.23 billion out of the total $143.75 billion revenue for the December quarter.
Cosmic Orange has proved to be an extremely popular color this year across the world. Another factor is that it is instantly recognisable in public. The Cosmic Orange color adds to this appeal and exclusivity, as it is the only smartphone with this specific shade.
Distinct finishes help differentiate each generation. Limited or bold color options often influence purchase decisions, reinforcing the iPhone Pro lineup’s premium positioning in competitive global markets. All the information provided above is based on leaks, and these can’t be confirmed until Apple releases an official statement.
