Overview
- Accessory images shared Monday by leaker Ice Universe show camera-plate covers in wine red, blue, dark gray, and silver, aligning with Macworld’s report of a Dark Cherry–led four‑color test roster that remains unconfirmed.
- Multiple outlets report Apple is weighing Dark Cherry as the headline finish for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, with black likely missing this cycle according to Weibo tipster Instant Digital.
- Rumored core hardware shifts include an A20 Pro chip built on TSMC’s 2‑nanometer process, Apple’s in‑house C2 5G modem, and a larger Pro Max battery around 5,100–5,200 mAh, all aimed at faster performance and better efficiency.
- Camera changes reported across leaks include a variable‑aperture 48MP main sensor and a higher‑resolution front camera, moves that would give users more control over depth of field and sharper selfies.
- Coverage continues to point to a September 2026 reveal for the Pro models, possibly alongside a foldable iPhone, with the standard iPhone 18 now rumored to slip to 2027.