Suddenly the picture forming about the iPhone 18 Pro is one of sacrifices and drawbacks. The most recent rumor indicates that Apple is planning to only release its next flagship with three color options.
The leak comes from prominent tipster Instant Digital on Weibo who says that the iPhone 18 Pro will come in these three hues:
- Dark Cherry
- Light Blue
- Silver-Gray
Now to be clear, a slate of only three shades is not new. Despite rumors claiming the iPhone 17 Pro would debut in five colors, it only comes in three: Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue and Silver.
Last year was actually the first time Apple didn't offer the iPhone in black, and it appears the iPhone 18 Pro will keep that trend in place.
Meanwhile, like the striking cosmic orange, dark cherry will likely be the standout color. And light blue replaces last year's deep blue.
More expensive
Unfortunately, these new colors are expected to be more expensive the iPhone 17 versions.
Apple recently announced increased prices for all of its MacBooks, iPads, and other devices except the iPhone. But one IDC analyst told Tom's Guide that iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone Ultra/Fold could be up to $200 more expensive.
As an example, the iPhone 18 Pro could start at $1,299 compared to the current $1,099 iPhone 17 Pro base model.
The foldable iPhone is expected to sell for closer to $1,999 for its vanilla model with the highest storage tier hitting $2,400.
Release date
Apple typically launches its iPhone lineup in September. This year's announcement should be unique as we expect Apple will only reveal the iPhone 18 Pro models and its new foldable phone.
The iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e aren't expected to launch until next Spring.
This week Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, claimed that "the most likely date for the debut of the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and foldable iPhone is Sept. 8, with Sept. 9 as the runner-up."
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