- According to a leaker on Weibo, the iPhone 18 Pro is now in full production and is set to come in sky blue, pure black, and burgundy models.
- A leaker claims the black model will replace silver this year for the iPhone 18 Pro.
- It’s entirely possible that the iPhone 18 Pro line could have a higher starting price than the $1,099 iPhone 17 Pro, should Apple follow this trend; we’ll find out more on Sept. 9.
- Reports suggest Apple may skip silver or gray shades this year, instead bringing back black after abandoning it on the series.
- The tech giant has amid the ongoing that’s making consumer electronics more expensive; the new model, for instance, starts at $899, which is quite a bit higher than the it replaced.
Leaked reports indicate that the iPhone 18 Pro will introduce a fresh color palette, featuring sky blue, pure black, and burgundy, while omitting the traditional silver. This change marks a return to black, which was previously abandoned in the series.125
The production of the iPhone 18 Pro is already underway, as confirmed by a leaker on Weibo. Prior leaks have hinted at these colors, although some names have varied, such as referring to burgundy as dark cherry.
Apple's decision to skip silver this year has raised eyebrows among fans, especially since black was available in other models last year, including the base and the Pro versions. The shift in color options reflects Apple's ongoing strategy to refresh its product line.
As anticipation builds for Apple's official event on September 9, speculation also surrounds the pricing of the iPhone 18 Pro. Given the trend of rising costs in consumer electronics, the starting price could exceed the $1,099 of the iPhone 17 Pro. The new model's price point remains a critical factor for potential buyers.34
With the tech giant facing challenges in the current economic climate, the iPhone 18 Pro's pricing strategy will be closely watched as it could set the tone for future releases.
“The report suggests Apple may skip silver and gray shades entirely, bringing back black after abandoning it on the series. Pricing could exceed the $1,099 iPhone 17 Pro, with more details expected on Sept. 9.”
