New and Classic Shades
Choosing the color of your iPhone is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make when purchasing a new device. After all, you’ll likely keep this phone for at least a year, and you’ll be looking at it many times each day.
If you’re considering upgrading to an iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, or iPhone 16 Pro Max later this year, it’s never too early to start thinking about which color you’d prefer.
Apple hasn’t officially confirmed the colors yet, but thanks to leaks and rumors, we have a pretty good idea of the likely shades. Here’s what we know so far:
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus Colors
Based on past patterns, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will probably be available in the same shades. The rumored options include:
Black
Multiple sources, including reputable leaker Ming-Chi Kuo, suggest that the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus might come in black. Black is a classic, popular color for smartphones, and it’s available for the iPhone 15, making it a likely choice for the iPhone 16 as well.
Green
Green has also been mentioned by the same sources. The green iPhone 16 might use color-infused glass, similar to the iPhone 15’s colors, resulting in a matte, pale shade. Green is an uncommon but appealing choice for a smartphone, and it would be exciting to see Apple offer it again.
Pink
Talk of a pink iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus has surfaced from the same sources. This color is available for the iPhone 15, so it might return in a similar shade for the iPhone 16 models.
Blue
Blue is another color mentioned by the sources, and it’s also available for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. If the iPhone 16 follows suit, it could come in a pale blue shade, though a brighter or darker blue is also possible. This color could serve as a smart alternative to black or a playful option, depending on the hue.
White
Both sources have mentioned a white iPhone 16, which is a common, popular choice for smartphones, though it can be a bit plain. Interestingly, the iPhone 15 is not available in white, so this would be a new addition for the iPhone 16, possibly similar to the Starlight shade of the iPhone 14.
Yellow
Yellow has been mentioned by one of the sources, but it’s less certain. This source doesn’t have a strong track record, and they listed more shades than Apple typically offers. However, there is a pale yellow iPhone 15, so a similar shade might appear for the iPhone 16.
Purple
Lastly, there’s the possibility of a purple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, though only a single, less-reliable source mentioned it. If it does appear, it could be an interesting addition. The iPhone 14 had a purple option, so this isn’t entirely out of the question.
iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max Colors
The Pro models will likely come in different shades from the standard models, as usual. Here are the rumored colors:
Space Black
Both Ming-Chi Kuo and @VNchocoTaco have mentioned a black shade for the iPhone 16 Pro line, possibly marketed as Space Black. This could resemble the Black Titanium iPhone 15 Pro or the Space Black iPhone 14 Pro, both with a slight gray tint, making it a sleek, understated option.
White or Silver
The same sources have also mentioned a white or silver iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. Ming-Chi Kuo suggests it might be silver instead. This new shade could be similar to the White Titanium iPhone 15 Pro or the silver iPhone 14 Pro, both of which are popular choices.
Rose
Among the rumored shades for the Pro models, rose is the only one that might add a bit of color. This leak comes from the same sources, and while the iPhone 15 Pro doesn’t offer this color, other iPhones have featured pink or rose gold options. The rose shade could be slightly different, adding a unique touch.
Gray/Natural Titanium
Finally, a gray shade, possibly marketed as Natural Titanium, has been mentioned. This could resemble the Natural Titanium iPhone 15 Pro, which is a light gray. With the line’s Black Titanium being a darker shade, Apple would likely keep these options distinct.
By Andrej Kovacevic
Updated on 21st July 2024