Why Apple is skipping black on iPhone 18 Pro
What's the story
Apple's upcoming flagship phone, the iPhone 18 Pro, is unlikely to come in a black color option. The news comes from Chinese leaker known as Instant Digital, who has a good track record with previous rumors. The tip was shared on Chinese social media platform Weibo and marks the second consecutive year that Apple will not offer black as a color option for its top-of-the-line smartphone.
Color choices
Apple has been experimenting with color options
Black has been a staple color for every flagship iPhone since the first model in 2007. However, it was missing from last year's iPhone 17 Pro's color palette as well. The company has offered variations like space gray, graphite, space black, and black titanium over the years. Despite this trend, Apple isn't afraid to experiment with bold colors. Recent reports suggest that a deep red could be on the cards for the iPhone 18 Pro lineup.
Anticipated upgrades
iPhone 18 Pro series expected to launch in September
The iPhone 18 Pro series is likely to launch later this year. Recent leaks suggest that the models may retain the pill-shaped cutout for Face ID but in a smaller size. This could be done by placing some Face ID components under the display. The standard iPhone 18 models are expected to remain unchanged while Apple may equip the Pro models with a 2nm A20 Pro chip, over 5,000mAh battery, and upgraded cameras with a larger aperture.