iPhone 18 Pro Four Color Options Revealed: New Red and Gray, Star Orange Exits

Summary

According to the latest supply chain reports, Apple is expected to release the new iPhone 18 Pro series and its first foldable iPhone Ultra on September 9. The Pro series features a significant color refresh with four options: Cherry Red, Dark Gray, Silver, and Light Blue. Compared to the previous iPhone 17 Pro's Silver, Star Orange, and Dark Blue, the new lineup adds Cherry Red and Dark Gray, replaces Dark Blue with Light Blue, and discontinues Star Orange. Cherry Red is positioned as the hero color for this generation, leaning toward deep red with a visual effect close to burgundy. It is not a bright red but exhibits different textures under varying light: dark red-black in low light and a translucent burgundy gloss in bright light. Paired with a matching frame, the device achieves a stronger sense of unity. This adjustment reflects Apple's shift from vibrant to more sophisticated and premium color strategies. In addition to colors, the iPhone 18 series is rumored to bring hardware upgrades, though specifics are undisclosed. The introduction of the foldable iPhone Ultra also marks Apple's official entry into the foldable market, potentially influencing future mobile device forms. For players and the industry, the iPhone remains a mainstream mobile gaming platform; color and hardware updates affect upgrade decisions, and the foldable form factor could open new possibilities…