iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will launch next month, and in addition to packing a variety of new features, there are three design changes reportedly coming. Here’s what rumors say to expect.
#1: Unified rear glass and aluminum colors
Among the iPhone 17 Pro’s several design changes, colors have clearly been a big hit, and no one seems to mind the full-width camera plateau.
One design decision, however, has been a bit more polarizing: the two-tone rear glass and aluminum.
Fortunately, it sounds like Apple plans to address that with the iPhone 18 Pro.
Weibo leaker Instant Digital writes:
The iPhone 18 Pro series features a redesigned back glass that minimizes color difference between the glass and the aluminum back panel. A seamless, unified look.
I’m in the camp of users who find the two-tone colors a bad look, so I’m excited to see Apple move a different direction with the iPhone 18 Pro.
#2: Dynamic Island gets smaller
Apple launched the Dynamic Island four years ago with iPhone 14 Pro. Since then, despite plenty of rumors about a smaller design in the works, the Dynamic Island has been unchanged.
But next month with iPhone 18 Pro, a new Dynamic Island design is finally coming.
Rumors say the new Dynamic Island will be about 35% smaller on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.
Some Face ID components are reportedly being moved under the display, but not all of them. Thus, Apple isn’t moving to a hole-punch design—at least not yet.
#3: New colors, headlined by Dark Cherry shade
Apple did something surprising with the iPhone 17 Pro: it offered bold, fun color options.
Cosmic Orange in particular has been a huge hit, proving that Apple’s shift away from basic shades of white, black, and gray was a good move.
Rumors indicate the company plans to continue offering fun Pro colors with the iPhone 18 Pro. We’re currently expecting at least three colors:
- Dark Cherry
- Silver
- Light Blue
There have been conflicting reports on whether Space Gray/Black will make a comeback this year, but it’s a possible fourth color.
The ‘Dark Cherry’ color has been described as a mix of burgundy, coffee, and deep purple. It’s expected to be the standout option featured heavily in Apple’s marketing.
What do you think of Apple’s rumored iPhone 18 Pro design changes? Let us know in the comments.
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