Apple Leaks 4 iPhone 18 Pro Colors as Dark Cherry Emerges as 2026 Trend Contender
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Updated · Android Authority · May 29
Apple Leaks 4 iPhone 18 Pro Colors as Dark Cherry Emerges as 2026 Trend Contender
5 articles · Updated · Android Authority · May 29
Dummy units leaked by tipster Sonny Dickson show the iPhone 18 Pro in four finishes—Black, Silver, Light Blue and a standout Dark Cherry—suggesting Apple is testing bolder Pro colors again.
Dark Cherry is drawing attention because the iPhone 17 Pro's Cosmic Orange reportedly sold well, reinforcing Apple's willingness to push louder finishes after years of muted premium palettes.
A separate leak last month from Digital Chat Station said Apple was testing a deep red iPhone 18 Pro, though that exact shade does not appear in the latest images, indicating the final color lineup may still change.
Apple's color choices can ripple across the market: after last year's orange iPhone finish, several Android brands released similarly bright orange phones, raising the prospect of dark cherry becoming the next copycat trend.
As Android brands inevitably copy 'Dark Cherry,' what can they do to innovate beyond just mimicking Apple's color trends?
Is a new 'Dark Cherry' color enough to justify an upgrade when Apple's foldable 'Ultra' is just around the corner?
After the 'Cosmic Orange' discoloration issue, can Apple guarantee its new 'Dark Cherry' finish will actually last?