iPhone 18 Pro colour lineup leaks with dark cherry and black among new finishes
Leaked iPhone 18 Pro dummy units confirm black's return and the surprise omission of Cosmic Orange
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro lineup may have been revealed ahead of schedule, with newly surfaced dummy units offering the clearest look yet at the colour finishes expected to feature on this year's flagship iPhone models — including a deep cherry red and the return of black.
What the leak reveals
The dummy units, shared by well-known Apple leaker Sonny Dickson, appear to confirm that the iPhone 18 Pro will launch in four colours: Dark Cherry, Light Blue, Silver, and Black. The leak is consistent with earlier reports suggesting Apple had been testing a "deep red" finish for the device.
According to previous reports, the Dark Cherry variant is expected to feature a wine-like red tone rather than a brighter shade, while the Light Blue model is said to closely resemble the mist blue finish seen on the standard iPhone 17.
The Silver option appears similar to finishes used on previous Pro models, while Black is reportedly set to replace the current Deep Blue.
Cosmic Orange dropped from the lineup
One of the more surprising aspects of the leak has been the apparent absence of Cosmic Orange — a distinctive colour that made its debut as part of the iPhone 17 Pro series.
Despite earlier rumours suggesting Apple might carry the popular shade forward given its strong reception, the leaked dummy units indicate the company has opted to take a different direction.
How reliable are dummy units?
Dummy units are typically produced by Apple for accessory manufacturers seeking to prepare cases and other products in advance of an official launch.
They tend to be accurate with regard to dimensions and overall design, though the colour representations can occasionally differ slightly from the final official release.
Apple is expected to release the iPhone 18 series in the latter half of this year. The tech giant has yet to confirm any details, though the leak has already sparked considerable debate amongst fans over whether dropping Cosmic Orange was the right call.
