From The Verge · Jay Peters · · 1 min
Black Is Back for the iPhone 18 Pro
After skipping a dark shade on the iPhone 17 Pro, Apple brings back classic black for its latest flagship line.
In brief
After skipping a dark shade on the iPhone 17 Pro, Apple brings back classic black for its latest flagship line. Classic black is returning to the iPhone 18 Pro lineup alongside burgundy, blue, and silver options. Originally reported by The Verge.
Black returns to the Pro
Apple reintroduced a black color option for the iPhone 18 Pro after leaving dark finishes out of the previous generation.
“Apple has seen reason: It has a black model in the iPhone Pro lineup again.”
A rare break from tradition
The iPhone 17 Pro offered orange, silver, and blue, marking the first time since 2019 that Apple omitted a dark gray or black choice.
“there was no black (or dark gray) for the first time since the start of the iPhone Pro lineup”
The case for understated tech
Flashy colors can feel tiring over time. Darker finishes match any phone case and blend easily into everyday use.
“I need a phone that blends into the background and looks decent in whatever case I throw it into.”
Four finishes on display
While black commands attention from minimalists, the iPhone 18 Pro line also features burgundy, blue, and silver models.
Next up for black finish
With the flagship Pro back in black, interest turns to whether Apple will bring the dark shade to its new foldable iPhone Duo.
“Now Apple, how about a black iPhone Duo ?”
The one thing
Classic black is returning to the iPhone 18 Pro lineup alongside burgundy, blue, and silver options.
