iPhone 18 Pro Launch: Will It Miss the Classic Black Color Option?

The iPhone 18 Pro is reportedly missing a black color option in its lineup once again. Despite earlier speculations of its comeback, Apple seems to have decided to omit the black variant for another year. Instant Digital was the first to report that black was not selected, and today Sonny Dickson shared a photo of three SIM card trays in silver, purple (which is closer to a burgundy or “cherry” color as some have described), and sky blue.

Design Similarities with iPhone 17 Pro

The iPhone 18 Pro appears to continue the design trends of the iPhone 17 Pro, featuring an aluminum chassis that is prone to dents and scratches. The anodization on the aluminum is shallow, revealing the natural silver color of the metal when damaged. This might be a reason why Apple has decided to avoid a stark contrast with a black color option.

iPhone 18 Pro shown in a drop test videohttps://t.co/xMNPIjFp6b pic.twitter.com/hmxlbF08jl

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It has also been whispered that the silver color of the iPhone 18 Pro might be slightly darker than usual, which seems to be confirmed by a drop test video that surfaced online after a leak from an Apple subcontractor. The video also supports another rumor from Instant Digital: the glass might feature a more uniform color matching the rest of the chassis. The iPhone 18 Pro is scheduled to be unveiled on September 9, and you can find more rumors about it in this detailed article.