This rumored iPhone 18 Pro shade could be the next big Android color trend

Apple could be getting ready to set the next big color trend in smartphones, and if history is any indication, Android brands may end up following suit once again.

According to Weibo tipster Digital chat stationthe next iPhone 18 Pro The line will likely feature a new deep red finish. The leaker says this is based on similar shades they’ve already seen on upcoming flagship Android phone prototypes, likely those scheduled to launch later this year or early 2027. DCS also shared a reference image of the shade, suggesting this could be the next featured color in both ecosystems.

Previous rumors have also suggested that Apple is experimenting with darker, richer tones for its new Pro line. If this leak is confirmed, the next iPhone (and Android phones) could look less fun and more premium, with an eye-catching finish that stands out without being too loud.

With the iPhone 17 Pro, Apple introduced the striking Cosmic Orange color combination to conquer a market full of premium Android phones in safe blacks, silvers and muted tones. That color ended up being one of Apple’s most popular shades and Analysts also said It played a key role in driving sales of the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max in some markets.

It didn’t take long for the color to go viral after Apple launched its new iPhones last September, and in the following months, several Android brands began adopting similar bright orange finishes. Accessory makers were also seen cashing in on the shade with skins and cases that mimicked the orange look on a variety of devices.

That said, Apple is known to test multiple finishes before locking in its final color palette. We haven’t seen other leakers talk about this new deep red color either. But if this particular shade is right, don’t be surprised if next year’s Android flagships start looking redder.