If you were holding out hope that Apple would bring black back to the Pro iPhone lineup, it sounds like you'll be waiting a while longer.
When the iPhone 17 Pro launched without a black finish, limiting buyers to blue, orange, or silver, it rubbed a lot of people the wrong way. Black has been a staple of the iPhone Pro line for years, and dropping it felt like an odd move for a device that's supposed to be the premium option.
Now, a leaker with a reasonable track record is saying the iPhone 18 Pro won't fix that. According to them, black still isn't in the cards for the next Pro generation.
It's a small thing on the surface, but color options matter more than most people think. For professionals who carry their phone into meetings, on camera, or just want something that looks understated and sharp, black has always been the go-to. Removing it forces buyers into bolder choices that not everyone wants.
Apple clearly has a design direction in mind here, and they're sticking with it. Whether that's driven by materials, branding, or just wanting the Pro line to feel visually distinct from the standard models, the company doesn't seem interested in reversing course.
For anyone in the market for a new Pro iPhone and counting on a black option to seal the deal, this leak suggests you'll either need to embrace the available palette or look into cases and skins to get the look you want.
Worth noting that leaks are never guarantees. Plans change, and Apple has surprised people before. But if this pans out, it signals that the company views the current Pro color strategy as a feature, not a gap.
