Alleged iPhone 18 Pro Sim Tray Hints at Dark Cherry Finish
▼ Summary
– A leaked SIM tray image from leaker Ice Universe shows a dark cherry color for the iPhone 18 Pro, resembling burgundy, brownish, or purple.
– Multiple rumors indicate Apple is testing a deep reddish finish for the iPhone 18 Pro, expected to be a special 2026 color like Cosmic Orange was for the iPhone 17 Pro.
– Additional rumored colors for the iPhone 18 Pro include Light Blue, Dark Gray, and Silver.
– Ice Universe stated on Weibo that the iPhone 18 Pro will not be available in black.
– The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to launch in September alongside Apple’s first foldable iPhone, which may feature muted colors like silver, white, and indigo.
A SIM tray allegedly from the unreleased iPhone 18 Pro has surfaced online, offering what could be the clearest look yet at the dark cherry finish Apple is reportedly preparing for its 2026 flagship lineup. The image, shared by prominent Chinese leaker Ice Universe on Weibo, depicts a component in a deep, wine-like hue that appears burgundy, brownish, or purple depending on the lighting in this grainy preview.
Multiple industry sources have indicated Apple is testing a deep reddish color for the iPhone 18 Pro models, and expectations are high that this will be the signature shade Apple markets heavily this year. That strategy mirrors the approach taken with the Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro in 2025, which served as the lineup’s visual centerpiece.
Beyond the dark cherry option, Apple is said to be planning Light Blue and Dark Gray finishes. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max could also be offered in Silver. Macworld has previously claimed to have matched the Pantone codes for all four rumored colors, adding credibility to the speculation. These same shades were visible in the first iPhone 18 Pro dummy models to leak, giving consumers another early preview.
In the same Weibo thread, Ice Universe addressed a user asking whether the iPhone 18 Pro would come in black. The leaker’s response was succinct: “No.” This aligns with earlier reports suggesting Apple will skip a black variant for its premium models this year.
Apple’s next-generation devices are expected to debut in September, alongside the company’s first foldable iPhone. That device is rumored to arrive with a more restrained color palette, with silver, white, and indigo discussed so far. Some reports suggest the foldable could launch in just two colors, or possibly only one.
(Source: MacRumors)
