New Delhi: Apple’s next iPhone cycle is already drawing attention, and this time the buzz is around colour. Fresh leaks suggest the iPhone 18 Pro could arrive in a deep red finish, a shift that may stand out in a lineup usually dominated by muted tones. It feels like a small change, but colour choices often drive buyer interest more than specs do.
According to a report cited by Bloomberg earlier this year, Apple is testing a deep red finish for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Other shades like purple and brown have also been mentioned, but they are believed to be variations of the same red concept. The detail adds to growing chatter that Apple may be planning a visual refresh for its premium phones.
Deep red iPhone 18 Pro may signal design shift
New inputs from Weibo-based leaker Digital Chat Station suggest that this deep red colour is already being seen in prototype Android devices. That raises an interesting possibility. Either brands are tracking the same global colour trends, or some are trying to match what Apple may launch.
From what is being discussed, both Apple and Android makers often rely on trend forecasting agencies. If deep red is trending globally, multiple brands could adopt it around the same time. Still, the timing has sparked debate online.
Black colour iPhone 18 Pro may be missing this year
Another claim from leaker Instant Digital adds a twist. The iPhone 18 Pro models may not include a black colour option this year. If that happens, it would be the second year in a row without one of Apple’s most familiar finishes.
The iPhone 18 Pro lineup is expected to launch in September, alongside Apple’s first foldable iPhone. While hardware details remain limited, the focus on colour suggests Apple is looking to refresh its visual identity.
For now, these are early leaks. But if the deep red finish makes it to final production, it could become the standout look of this year’s iPhone lineup.