iPhone 17 Pro Rumors: Orange Joins the Lineup as Color Leak Sparks Debate
July 18, 2025 – Cupertino, CA —
A growing number of leaks suggest that Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max could launch this fall in a striking new orange finish, alongside three more traditional colorways. The information, shared by noted leaker Majin Bu, aligns with previous rumors while igniting fresh speculation about Apple’s evolving Pro design strategy.
Four Colors, Not Five: Latest Insider Info
According to Bu’s latest blog post, the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will come in the following four colors:
Black
Dark Blue
Orange
Silver
This list omits a ‘Gray’ color previously reported by Macworld, suggesting that Apple may be keeping the Pro color lineup to four options—consistent with past releases but made bolder by the inclusion of orange.
Bu credits the information to an accessory manufacturer and sources close to Apple, giving the leak more weight given the timing within Apple’s pre-launch supply chain activity.
🧡 Orange: Bold or Just Copper?
Of the four rumored finishes, orange is the clear standout. Renders shared by Bu show a bright, energetic tone not seen in Apple’s Pro-tier designs before. However, some analysts and fans remain skeptical that Apple will ship a vivid orange.
“Historically, Apple’s Pro models have stuck with muted, metallic tones,” writes 9to5Mac. “An iPhone that’s actually orange orange would mark a real departure.”
One top commenter on the article put it more bluntly:
“Maybe we’ll get a ‘more orange than desert titanium’ color, but color me skeptical.”
Indeed, some speculate the final color may resemble copper or bronze, with subtle orange accents on elements like the camera ring or frame, while maintaining a premium metallic feel.
Special Color Effect Tied to iOS 26?
Adding further intrigue, leaker Instant Digital claims one of the iPhone 17 Pro finishes will be designed to interact visually with iOS 26’s rumored “Liquid Glass” UI theme.
“It should be white, but it will have different effects under different light,” the translated post reads, suggesting a pearlescent or iridescent finish that shifts tone depending on the angle—perhaps reminiscent of the AirPods Max’s reflective coating or past iPhone XR finishes.
If accurate, this color could serve as a showcase for the new UI depth effects Apple is said to be debuting in iOS 26.
Familiar Shades Return
While orange grabs headlines, the other three finishes—Black, Silver, and Dark Blue—are more in line with Apple’s recent design language. The blue is rumored to be slightly deeper than iPhone 15 Pro’s Titanium Blue, and silver and black appear to be returning with minor refinements to finish and reflectivity.
What to Expect Next
The iPhone 17 series is expected to launch in September 2025, with Apple likely unveiling the final color names and finishes during its annual fall keynote.
Until then, color rumors will continue to swirl—but if the orange model does materialize, it could become the most distinctive iPhone Pro in years, and possibly a new favorite among fans of bold design.
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