No black color for iPhone 18 Pro
According to a recent post (translated source) by an industry insider, the iPhone 18 Pro might be skipping a black color option next year as well, just like the iPhone 17 Pro did. This is hardly a dealbreaker for most consumers, but some only want a black smartphone, and might be tempted to get the Air instead.A strategy that I think Apple is employing to make the iPhone Air the default choice.
New colors, maybe the same old problems
Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro models sometimes turn pink. | Image credit — PhoneArena
Due to the new aluminum chassis, the iPhone 17 Pro has many problems. It is highly susceptible to damage, and the Cosmic Orange variants sometimes lose their color, turning a shade of pink instead. According to the post, the iPhone 18 Pro may have the following color options:
Frankly, I’m doubtful that this will be the color palette for the iPhone 18 Pro. And, being so early in development, it’s very likely to change. However, if these really are the color options, then Apple will need to do something to make sure they don’t discolor like the 17 Pro. All three sound like they could lose their vibrancy quite easily.
Is black going to be an exclusive color?
A black color option for smartphones is such an expected “feature” that I was genuinely surprised when the iPhone 17 Pro shipped without it.Some people have theorized that Apple might be saving it for a rainy day, as some sort of limited edition model. If so, then I’m even more convinced that the company wants to make the iPhone Air the default iPhone for its consumer base.
And if that’s the case, then you really need to start using silicon batteries, Apple. Without the battery life to match even the standard iPhone 17 model, the Air is headed the way of the Galaxy S25 Edge.
