Apple has officially reintroduced black as a finish option for its iPhone Pro models, responding to consumer demand for the classic colorway.
The decision marks a shift from the previous year’s lineup, where the iPhone 17 Pro featured a bold palette consisting of orange, silver, and dark blue. For the first time since the iPhone Pro series debuted in September 2019 with the iPhone 11 Pro, the dark gray and black options were omitted entirely.
While the previous colorful iterations received praise for their aesthetics, many users, including long-time Pro buyers, expressed disappointment at the absence of black. The company’s return to this iconic color suggests an acknowledgment of the demographic that prefers understated designs over more flamboyant finishes.
Is it just me, or does this feel like a desperate move to clear out unsold inventory from the colorful generation? Classic corporate pivot.
Wait, so black wasn’t an option last year? I thought I just imagined that wild orange one. Either way, bring back the stealth look!
Finally! The orange was nice but black is the only real Pro color. Glad Apple listened to the loyalists this time around.