Highlights
- A new image leak shows the iPhone 18 Pro SIM tray in Dark Cherry with shade appearing closer to deep burgundy or nearly black.
- iPhone 18 Pro is expected in Light Blue, Silver Gray and Dark Cherry with no true black variant planned.
- The series is likely to debut in September alongside Apple’s first iPhone Ultra.
It has been reported in multiple leaks so far that the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will arrive with a refreshed set of colour options. Leakers have also revealed that one of the new finishes could be called Dark Cherry. We have had images go viral on social media showing the possible share even though Apple is yet to reveal how this colour will look. Now, a newly surfaced leak may have again offered an unofficial early glimpse of the upcoming shade.
iPhone 18 Pro – Leaked SIM Tray Image With Look at Dark Cherry Colour
iPhone 18 Pro’s SIM tray leaked image. (Image credit – Instant Digital)
The well-known China tipster named Instant Digital on Weibo has shared a new image, which is said to show the SIM tray of the iPhone 18 Pro. According to the leak, the image of SIM tray was options through a source and belongs to the Dark Cherry version of the smartphone. Notably, the image shared is of relatively low quality and it is difficult to assume the actual shade solely based on that.
However, we can say that the finish based on the leaked photo appears noticeably darker than what earlier rumours had suggested. Instead of a brighter cherry-inspired colour, the leaked SIM tray looks closer to a deep burgundy or a nearly black shade of purple.
Instant Digital’s post on Weibo. (Translated via Google Translate)
iPhone 18 Pro – Three Colour Options Expected
Previous leaks indicate that Apple is expected to introduce the iPhone 18 Pro in Light Blue, Silver Gray, and Dark Cherry colour options. If these reports are accurate, the Dark Cherry variant would serve as the closest alternative to a traditional black model.
Replying to a user asking whether a black version would be available, Instant Digital reportedly said that Apple is not planning to release one reinforcing earlier rumours that the Pro models will be limited to just three colour choices.
Meanwhile, two separate leaks have suggested that Apple has also been working on a Dark Gray version of the iPhone 18 Pro. However, it remains unclear whether this colour will make it to the final retail lineup.
Previous reports have also included renders, Pantone colour references for the expected finishes and leaked dummy units showing all of the rumoured colour options.
If Apple ultimately decides not to release the Dark Gray model, it would mark the second consecutive year without a true black iPhone Pro variant. That said, a darker finish similar to black would likely be welcomed by many users. One Reddit user even said they would upgrade from a blue iPhone 17 Pro if Apple introduced such a colour.
iPhone 18 Pro Launch Expected in September
As per the latest rumours, the iPhone 18 Pro series is expected to debut in early September alongside Apple’s first iPhone Ultra. Meanwhile, Apple’s first foldable iPhone is expected to be offered in no more than two colour options.
Every iPhone arrival is always full of speculation in the months leading up to the launch. We should take these rumours with a pinch of salt and wait for final announcement. Anyhow, we can expect more updates regarding the colour and specs to come out in the next few weeks.
