Overview
- Digital Chat Station, a frequent Weibo leaker, said the iPhone 18 Pro has a high chance of coming in deep red after seeing the same shade in next‑generation Android test units.
- Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported in February that Apple is testing a deep red finish for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, and he suggested purple or brown rumors are variants of that idea.
- Apple has not confirmed any color details for the 2026 Pro phones, so the reports remain unverified pre‑launch claims.
- Another Weibo leaker, Instant Digital, said the Pro models may again skip a true black option this year, which would mark a second straight omission.
- Industry watchers note that phone makers often draw from global color‑forecasting agencies, and the Pro lineup is expected in September alongside Apple’s first foldable, with a red Pro marking a first if the rumors prove accurate.