Dummy Models Reveal First Look at iPhone 18 Pro Colors
▼ Summary
– Leaked dummy models of the iPhone 18 Pro show four rumored colors: Light Blue, Black, Silver, and Dark Cherry.
– Dark Cherry is expected to be the headline new color, described as a deep red or wine-like shade.
– The color lineup includes specific Pantone codes: Light Blue (2121), Dark Cherry (6076), Dark Gray (426C), and Silver (427C).
– The dummies are the first physical depiction of the colors, though final production units may vary in tone and saturation.
– The iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to be announced in the fall alongside the first foldable iPhone.
Leaker Sonny Dickson has shared images of iPhone 18 Pro dummy models in four rumored colorways, giving consumers their first tangible preview of the upcoming flagship lineup. The physical dummies, posted on social media, offer a concrete glimpse into what Apple may unveil later this year.
Aligning with prior speculation, the dummy units display the iPhone 18 Pro Max in Light Blue, Black, Silver, and Dark Cherry. Dickson remarked that “Cherry will probably be the next hit, orange did very well.” The Cosmic Orange finish, the signature shade for the iPhone 17 Pro, was indeed a popular choice among buyers.
Dark Cherry is widely expected to be the headline new color for the iPhone 18 Pro models this cycle. Rumors of this deep red finish have circulated since at least February 2026, when Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple was testing the shade. He described it as a deep red, and a Chinese leaker later suggested the color was highly likely to be included, partly because Android competitors were already prototyping a similar tone.
The picture became clearer in April when Macworld reported that the color would be called Dark Cherry, describing it as closer to wine than a bright red and considerably more muted than Cosmic Orange. Another leaker, known as “Instant Digital,” corroborated the name and characterized the shade as a blend of burgundy, coffee, and deep purple. That source has a strong track record on Apple color leaks, having accurately predicted the yellow finish for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus.
Macworld’s reporting also identified the full four-color lineup, citing internal Pantone codes reportedly used by Apple: Light Blue (Pantone 2121), described as similar to the current iPhone 17’s Mist Blue; Dark Cherry (Pantone 6076); Dark Gray (Pantone 426C); and Silver (Pantone 427C), said to resemble the current generation’s silver.
These new images are significant because they represent the first time the rumored colors have been shown in physical, real-world form rather than as renders or supply chain descriptions. However, dummy models are typically made from plastic or low-quality metals and are not finished to production standards. That means the tone and saturation of each color could differ from what Apple ultimately ships. With that caveat, the dummies are consistent with earlier rumors, strongly suggesting this will likely be the final color palette for the device.
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to be announced in the fall, alongside the first foldable iPhone.
(Source: MacRumors)
