The leaks about Apple’s next big launch are in full swing. The iPhone 15 lineup, which is expected to be unveiled this September, will reportedly add a color option that should be familiar to us. Following the success of Alpine Blue on the iPhone 12 Pro, a variant in Dark Blue would now be introduced to the iPhone 15 Pro, according to rumors.
Change of material, change of colors
A rather distinctive color has been leaked by Unknownz21 (via MacRumors). This source has a good reputation and has previously provided accurate details about iPhones and other Apple devices, such as the Vision Pro. Now, their contribution joins the long list of rumors that will undoubtedly result in the iPhone 15 lineup coming in more new colors than ever before.
Let’s remember that until now, we were expecting the distinctive color for the iPhone 15 Pro lineup to be a crimson red. Traces and rumors of a blue color did appear, but they were associated with the entry-level iPhone 15 models. However, what is clear and key to understanding this year’s colors is the change in materials for the iPhone 15 Pro.
If we take into account the leaks, this year’s Pro lineup will be the first to introduce titanium as the material for the phone’s frame. Therefore, the new blue shade will be used on an unprecedented material for Apple, and it should provide a brushed finish that is distinct from the stainless steel the company has used in the past, which results in a shinier and more uniform appearance.
While this color is reminiscent of the blue tone used in the iPhone 12 Pro, it is expected to be darker this time and include a higher amount of gray to complement the titanium finish more effectively. Titanium is a material that often pairs well with dark colors.
While blue would be the definitive color for this generation of the iPhone, we expect Apple to continue offering silver and space gray options. However, both colors may differ significantly from previous generations due to the material change. In fact, there are suggestions that Apple may consider launching a model with a raw, untinted titanium finish, similar to what we already see in the Apple Watch Ultra, for example.
And is that goodbye to the Vermillion iPhone?
Regarding the crimson color for the iPhone 15 Pro, it appears that Unknownz21 has not seen any indications of this color being in development. However, according to the leaker, the blue color has been used in several iPhone 15 Pro prototypes, suggesting that Apple may be exploring specific shades and finalizing the finish before mass production of the device.
That being said, it is also true that using a particular color during the production validation stage does not necessarily mean it will be the color for the launch. Additionally, given the novelty of the material change, we cannot rule out the possibility that this time we might see two new colors instead of just one.
In any case, it is clear that Apple is planning a significant number of changes for this generation of the iPhone. New materials, a new mute button, distinctive finishes, much-improved battery life, periscope cameras in the Pro Max model, and a long list of enhancements will make the iPhone 15 something special. Therefore, no matter which color we choose, we will be facing a highly notable release in the annals of iPhone history this coming September.
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