New iPhone 18 Pro leak offers another look at dark cherry color

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Apple’s rumored Dark Cherry finish for the iPhone 18 Pro has surfaced once again, this time through a leaked SIM tray shared by Chinese leaker Ice Universe. While the image does not confirm the final color Apple will use, it adds to a growing number of reports pointing to a new deep red finish for this year’s Pro models.

The image, posted on Weibo, shows what is claimed to be a SIM tray from the unreleased iPhone 18 Pro. Due to the quality of the photo, the exact shade is difficult to determine, but it appears to feature a deep red finish that could also be described as burgundy, maroon, or even a dark purple.

More rumors point to Dark Cherry

Reports over the past few months have consistently suggested Apple is testing a Dark Cherry finish for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.

The new color is expected to become the signature finish for Apple’s 2026 Pro lineup, much like Cosmic Orange was for the iPhone 17 Pro.

Current rumors suggest Apple is preparing four color options for the iPhone 18 Pro models:

• Dark Cherry
• Light Blue
• Dark Gray
• Silver

Macworld previously reported that it had identified the Pantone color references for all four finishes. Earlier leaked iPhone 18 Pro dummy units also appeared in the same color lineup, adding further consistency to the ongoing rumors.

No black model this year?

In the same Weibo thread, Ice Universe responded to a user who asked whether the iPhone 18 Pro would be available in black.

The leaker’s response was simple: “No.”

That claim aligns with earlier reports suggesting Apple plans to replace its traditional black Pro finish with Dark Gray, marking one of the biggest changes to the Pro color lineup in recent years.

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro series this September alongside its first foldable iPhone.

Current rumors suggest the foldable model could be offered in Silver, White, and Indigo, although some reports indicate Apple may initially limit it to just one or two color options.

As always, Apple’s final color lineup will remain unconfirmed until the company officially announces the iPhone 18 series later this year.

Would you choose the rumored Dark Cherry finish over Apple’s current Pro colors? Let us know in the comments below.

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