While work on Apple’s highly anticipated first foldable iPhone model continues, a new thesis regarding the color options of the device has caused a stir in the technology world. Instant Digital, known for its leaks on Weibo, claimed that Apple has not yet decided whether to include the black color option on the foldable screen device.

The color palette for this ambitious work, which is expected to be released in September 2026 and is approaching the mass production stage, is still not clear. The color options offered, as well as the design and material quality of the device, stand out as a determining factor in users’ purchasing decisions.

Limited Color Options Stand Out in Production Processes

When Apple’s strategies in the past years are examined, it is seen that it generally preferred more limited and classical color palettes when entering new product categories. Starting with a single color option, especially for high-tech products such as Apple Watch Ultra and Vision Pro, proves the company’s sensitivity to production efficiency and stock management.

Adopting a similar approach in the foldable iPhone project is considered a result of complex production processes and supply chain constraints.

The production difficulties brought by foldable screen technology force Apple to minimize color diversity in the initial phase.

Supply Chain Information Offers New Insights

Industry analysts, especially based on Ming-Chi Kuo’s reports, state that there may be significant efficiency problems in the production of foldable devices by the end of 2026. In order to optimize its production lines and logistics processes, Apple aims to decide on more standard colors that can be produced in high volumes, rather than dealing with a large number of color options. Some sources say that the device is silver and white, as well as the iPhone 17 Pro.