Purported iPhone 18 Pro dummy units shared by Sonny Dickson show four colors—Black, Silver, Dark Cherry, and Light Blue—backing earlier rumors that Cosmic Orange is out and Dark Cherry is in.
The new iPhone 18 Pro colors are starting to look real in the only way that matters to accessory-makers: dummy phones are showing up in the wild.
On May 29, 2026, the often-reliable leaker Sonny Dickson shared images of what he calls “iPhone 18” dummies. In the photos, the camera plateau and the arrangement of three lenses are visible—enough to suggest these are for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max rather than a different model.
The dummy units are shown in four colors: Black, Silver, Dark Cherry, and Light Blue. Dickson says he’s seeing those same colors that were previously rumored, following an earlier claim from a leaker in April 2026 that all four colors for the iPhone 18 Pro were known.
For months. the key question was whether Apple would stick with the bold orange that helped make last year’s device stand out. Cosmic Orange was a huge hit with Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max. but Apple changes at least some colors each year. Now the dummies appear to confirm the direction of the previous rumor: Cosmic Orange is out. while Dark Cherry is in.
The earlier color rumor didn’t come from full dummy units—it was based on what were said to be rear camera plateaus. not the entire devices. It couldn’t be confirmed that the full color would match what was implied. Still, the new images add something tangible to the story. Even the Light Blue model may not be the exact shade people expected; it could be darker than previously suggested.
Dark Cherry also carries extra weight because of how quickly Apple’s signature colors can become a buying frenzy. Cosmic Orange’s success on the iPhone 17 Pro Max was described as a “huge hit. ” and Dark Cherry is framed as another color likely to draw attention. There’s even a practical twist: it’s possible Apple originally intended Dark Cherry for the iPhone 17 Pro. since the company encouraged accessory manufacturers to produce cases and a charger in that color.
For now, the message from the dummy phones is clear—whatever Apple decides in marketing later, the iPhone 18 Pro lineup is lining up around Black, Silver, Dark Cherry, and Light Blue, with Cosmic Orange seemingly losing its seat.
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