An insider has revealed details about the design of the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max
Tech blogger and insider Sahil Karul has published renders of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in all planned colors. The new generation of Apple's flagship models will feature an updated color palette, minor design changes, and a potentially improved camera.
According to the insider, the 2026 iPhone 18 Pro lineup will include four colors: black, silver-white, light blue, and a new dark cherry shade.
As noted, the orange color that was characteristic of the iPhone 17 Pro will no longer be used. It will be replaced by a new deep burgundy shade called “Dark Cherry.”
“The rich dark cherry color will be the star of the iPhone 18 Pro lineup,” according to insider reports.
According to preliminary data, the smartphones’ exterior will generally retain the style of the previous generation, though some changes are expected.
In particular, there may be a slight increase in the thickness of the Pro models’ bodies, which is attributed to a larger camera module and potentially greater battery capacity.
Images of the cases have also appeared online, confirming the return of a light blue shade similar to Sierra Blue from the iPhone 13 Pro.
Media reports indicate that Apple is preparing one of the most significant camera upgrades in recent years. The main innovation of the iPhone 18 Pro could be a primary camera with a variable aperture.
The iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the new foldable iPhone are expected to launch in September 2026.
Meanwhile, the base models—the iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and the new iPhone Air—may not arrive until spring 2027.
He shared this information on his X account.
Apple is preparing a major update to its smartphone lineup, which will significantly change the design and the company’s usual release schedule.
Apple has faced serious technical challenges while developing its first foldable smartphone, which insiders have dubbed the iPhone Ultra. The Cupertino tech giant’s desire to create a revolutionary device without a visible fold on the screen has so far proven impossible to achieve in practice.
