Recent leaks about the iPhone 17 colors have been corroborated by a new report citing an “internal document.” The document details six colors for the iPhone 17 base model, four for the new iPhone 17 Air, and five for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, aligning with earlier leaks.
Previous reports mentioned a “very light blue” for the iPhone 17 Air, supported by renders showing three additional colors. Another leak showcased camera lens protectors for the iPhone 17 Pro in four colors. Macworld, citing independent sources and an internal document referencing Pantone colors, confirms these leaks.
Here’s the full color lineup for Apple’s next-gen iPhones:
iPhone 17:
• Black (matches iPhone 16)
• White (matches iPhone 16)
• Steel Gray (Pantone 18-4005-TPG)
• Green (Pantone 2282 U)
• Purple (Pantone 530 U)
• Light Blue (Pantone 658 U)
iPhone 17 Air:
• Black (matches iPhone 16)
• White (brighter/colder than iPhone 16)
• Light Blue (Pantone 657 U)
• Light Gold (Pantone 11-0604 TPG Gardenia)
iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max:
• Black (matches iPhone 16 Pro)
• White (matches iPhone 16 Pro)
• Gray (similar to Natural Titanium)
• Dark Blue (Pantone 19-4025 TPG Mood Indigo)
• Orange (Pantone 1501243 TCX Papaya)
MacDailyNews Take: Based on available data, approximately 79% of smartphone users in America use a protective case for their devices, and this figure is likely similar for iPhone users specifically, given their popularity. An older 2014 survey of iPhone users found that 86% used a case, suggesting a strong preference for protection among iPhone owners.
Estimates based on market trends indicate that 20–30% of iPhone cases are clear, allowing Apple’s colors and finishes to show through, although this is a rough approximation due to the lack of specific surveys on case types.
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I’d accept the battery challenges of an iPhone Air if Apple has made some sort of breakthrough in case-less durability — because if you’re going to slap a case on it then there’s just no point whatsoever.