iPhone 18 Pro Colour Leak: New Shades, Launch Date & Pre‑Order Info

Apple’s much‑anticipated iPhone 18 Pro line‑up is slated to hit the stage tomorrow, but a tip‑off that’s been making the rounds online already gives us a glimpse of what the new phones might look like. According to the Chinese leaker Fixed Focus Digital, the Pro models have already entered mass production in three familiar tones – sky‑blue, black and a deep‑grey – plus a brand‑new burgundy that some observers are calling ‘dark cherry.’

What’s really catching eyes, though, is the apparent disappearance of silver. Since the iPhone 11 Pro launched back in 2019, silver has been the default go‑to colour for every Pro variant. If the leak is accurate, Apple could finally retire that classic hue in favour of bolder options, a move that feels both daring and a little nostalgic.

Of course, leaks are just that – leaks. Apple has not confirmed any of these shades, so take the rumours with a pinch of salt. Still, it would be a noticeable shift if the current palette – which includes the pastel cosmic orange, classic silver and deep blue – gets swapped out for the new trio.

Beyond the colours, the schedule is starting to firm up. Apple has announced its “Surprise and Shine” virtual event for September 9, 2026. It will kick off at 10 a.m. PT, which works out to 10:30 p.m. IST for us here in India. Expect the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to be the headline acts, and rumours even suggest Apple might finally unveil its long‑rumoured foldable iPhone in the same show.

Pre‑order windows haven’t been officially disclosed yet, but industry chatter points to orders opening on September 12, with the devices landing in stores around September 18. Interestingly, the standard iPhone 18 and a presumably cheaper iPhone 18e might not debut alongside the Pro models; some reports hint they could be pushed to spring 2027 instead.

All of this is, of course, subject to change. Apple’s September event will be the ultimate truth‑verifier, confirming which of these colour fantasies become reality and solidifying the rollout timeline. Until then, we’ll keep our eyes peeled for any new tidbits that surface.