iPhone 18 Pro Dummy Units Show Four Colors Ready for Case Makers

Photo credit: Sonny Dickson
Images shared this week by longtime leaker Sonny Dickson give the first clear look at the finishes Apple appears ready to offer on the iPhone 18 Pro. Four dummy units sit side by side, each finished in a different shade and built to the same overall shape as last year’s Pro model. Four color choices stand out clearly in the shared photos.

Dark Cherry appears to be a deep, rich color with an almost wine-like depth that can shift to a purple-tinged hue depending on how the light hits it. Light Blue gives off a gentler, more airy vibe, similar to the misty hue of the former base model Sierra Blue finishes or the more traditional era finishes. Silver is back in a very straightforward metal finish, while Dark Gray steps up as the new black option, with its dark finish sitting very close to the deep blue from the iPhone 17 Pro and the classic Black Titanium look from the iPhone 16 Pro days, as anyone who has missed the black option in recent years should be very happy to hear it is back.

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Taking a closer look at the camera area reveals some subtle changes. The rectangular glass strip beneath the primary camera bar has been tweaked to match the surrounding metal frame much better than previously, and it now rests somewhat higher on the body. These improvements are minimal, but they are quite helpful to case manufacturers since they provide them with the exact measurements they need to get started right away. The remainder of the fake units are based on the same layout as the 17 Pro, and it’s nice to see that button placement, port locations, and proportions are all accurate.

As is customary, dummy units like these exist primarily for accessory makers to test their designs and ensure fit and finish before receiving real production units. History suggests that Apple’s color options are occasionally trimmed shortly before they hit shops, so one of these hues (Dark Cherry, Light Blue, or the original black) may yet be removed before the phones arrive in the autumn.

The iPhone 17 Pro was available in Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, and Silver, but the new version replaces the deep blue with Dark Cherry and Light Blue, as well as the new Black. These early versions already provide a solid indication of what to expect, allowing case makers to finalize their designs and purchasers to determine which one will best suit them months before the official release. With a September launch date now seeming certain, we have a better sense of what colors to expect, although we wouldn’t be surprised if the Ultra, is released before the big day.