Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro lineup is still several months away from launch, but leaks out of the supply chain are beginning to paint a clearer picture. A new report from Macworld, citing a source close to Apple’s supply chain, has revealed four color finishes the company is currently evaluating for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.
Four Colors Reportedly Being Tested
According to the report, the four finishes Apple is currently evaluating are Light Blue (Pantone 2121), Dark Cherry (Pantone 6076), Silver (Pantone 427C), and Dark Gray (Pantone 426C). The Light Blue is described as resembling the mist blue shade seen on the base iPhone 17. The Silver option is said to be close to the current silver/white finish on the iPhone 17 Pro, while the Dark Gray follows the more understated tones typically associated with Apple’s Pro line.
The most notable addition is the Dark Cherry finish. The report clarifies that this will not be a vivid or bright red but a deep, wine-like tone that may lean closer to purple. That aligns with earlier reporting from Mark Gurman in February, who said Apple was exploring a deep red option, and with leaker Digital Chat Station, who had previously hinted at a “burgundy” variant. The Dark Cherry description is consistent with both of those earlier claims.
One color that appears to be on the way out is Cosmic Orange, which Apple introduced with the iPhone 16 Pro. Despite being well-received, the latest report suggests it will not return for the iPhone 18 Pro. The overall direction for this year’s Pro colors appears to be toward more muted, refined finishes rather than statement tones.
Dynamic Island May Get Smaller, But Nothing Is Final
On the design side, the iPhone 18 Pro is expected to look largely similar to the iPhone 17 Pro, with a few incremental changes. As some previous reports mentions a smaller Dynamic Island cutout and a reduced gap between the rear glass panel and the camera bump. However, the smaller cutout is not a confirmed change.
Digital Chat Station says Apple is currently running A/B tests on two front panel configurations. One keeps the existing Dynamic Island as is, while the other features a “Mini Dynamic Island” made possible by relocating some Face ID components beneath the display. Earlier leaks had indicated the cutout could shrink by around 35 percent, but Apple has not finalized that decision. The smaller Dynamic Island, widely considered one of the more anticipated changes for this generation, could still be dropped before production begins.
Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 18 Pro lineup in September, likely at the same event where it could unveil its first foldable iPhone. Until then, most of what is known remains subject to change.
