{"id":581575,"date":"2026-04-13T12:20:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/581575\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T12:20:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:20:11","slug":"this-rumored-iphone-18-pro-shade-could-be-androids-next-big-color-trend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/581575\/","title":{"rendered":"This rumored iPhone 18 Pro shade could be Android&#8217;s next big color trend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img class=\"e_Wg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\"  title=\"Best Android camera phones 2025\"  alt=\"Best Android camera phones 2025\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Best-Android-camera-phones-2025.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Robert Triggs \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n<p>TL;DR<\/p>\n<p>A new leak from Digital Chat Station suggests that upcoming Android flagships are preparing to copy Apple\u2019s hero color from the iPhone 18 Pro.<br \/>\nDCS claims that they\u2019ve seen many next-gen Android flagships in a new deep red colorway, which is very likely a shade Apple will debut on the new iPhones.<\/p>\n<p>Apple could be gearing up to set the next big smartphone color trend, and if history is any indication, Android brands may end up following its lead once again.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t want to miss the best from Android Authority?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/andauth.co\/AAGooglePreferredSource\" class=\"e_dm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"e_Wg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"google preferred source badge light@2x\"  alt=\"google preferred source badge light@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png\"\/><img class=\"e_Wg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"google preferred source badge dark@2x\"  alt=\"google preferred source badge dark@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>According to Weibo tipster <a href=\"https:\/\/m.weibo.cn\/detail\/5286539589845266\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Digital Chat Station<\/a>, the upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/iphone-18-pro-already-putting-2026-android-phones-shame-3633944\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">iPhone 18 Pro<\/a> lineup will likely feature a new deep red finish. The leaker says this is based on similar shades they\u2019ve already seen on upcoming prototype flagship Android phones, likely those slated for release later this year or early 2027. DCS also shared a reference image of the tone, suggesting this could be the next standout color across both ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/m.weibo.cn\/detail\/5286539589845266\" class=\"e_Ek e_f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"e_Wg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"DCS iPhone 18 Pro Deep Red Android Flagship Leak\"  alt=\"DCS iPhone 18 Pro Deep Red Android Flagship Leak\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DCS-iPhone-18-Pro-Deep-Red-Android-Flagship-Leak.jpg\"\/><\/a><img class=\"e_Wg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"iPhone 19 Pro Deep Red DCS\"  alt=\"iPhone 19 Pro Deep Red DCS\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/iPhone-19-Pro-Deep-Red-DCS.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Previous rumors have also suggested that Apple is experimenting with darker, richer hues for its new Pro lineup. If this leak holds up, the next iPhone (and Android phones) could look less playful and more premium, with a striking finish that stands out without being too loud.<\/p>\n<p>With the iPhone 17 Pro, Apple introduced the striking Cosmic Orange colorway to take on a market full of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/best-android-phone-3563254\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">premium Android phones<\/a> in safe blacks, silvers, and muted tones. That color ended up being one of Apple\u2019s most popular shades, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/e2d78d04-7368-4b0c-abd5-591c03774c46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">analysts also said<\/a> it played a key role in boosting sales of the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max in some markets.<\/p>\n<p>It didn\u2019t take long for the color to go viral after Apple released its new iPhones last September, and in the months that followed, multiple Android brands started adopting similar bright orange finishes. Accessory makers were also seen cashing in on the shade with skins and cases that mimicked the orange look across a range of devices.<\/p>\n<p>That said, Apple is known to test multiple finishes before locking in its final color palette. We\u2019re also yet to see other leakers talk about this new deep red color. But if this particular shade makes the cut, don\u2019t be surprised if next year\u2019s Android flagships start looking redder.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for being part of our community. 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