A newly surfaced hands-on video purportedly shows Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max in a Dark Cherry finish alongside a blue iPhone 18 Pro. If authentic, the footage provides the clearest look yet at the colors expected for Apple’s next Pro iPhones, moving beyond earlier renders, cases and component leaks.
The clip, shared by Korean leaker yeux1122 and reported by GSMArena, is said to depict physical demo units rather than mockups. The dark red option has previously been referred to as Burgundy, while the blue model appears close to the Sky Blue shade named in earlier reports. Neither finish, nor the phone names themselves, has been confirmed by Apple.
The devices shown in the video appear broadly similar to the iPhone 17 Pro series, with familiar rear camera hardware and chassis lines. That would align with iPhone 18 Pro dummy-unit leaks that emerged in June, suggesting Apple may rely more on a distinctive new color than a major exterior redesign to separate this generation from its predecessor.
Other reported upgrades remain speculative. Rumors have pointed to an A20 Pro processor, a new modem, slightly larger batteries and a main camera with variable aperture. Apple has confirmed its “Surprise and shine” event for September 9, when the company is expected to settle whether Dark Cherry and Sky Blue make the final iPhone 18 Pro palette—and whether Black or Silver joins them as a third option.
