Brand new ‘never seen’ iPhone colour ‘coming this year’ as leak reveals exact shade and top Apple fans may recognise it

APPLE’S next smartphone might come in a brand new colour never seen on the iPhone.

The tech giant is reportedly preparing a surprise paintjob for its upcoming iPhone 17.

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The Sun has imagined what an almost silvery Sky Blue iPhone Pro model might look like[/caption]

This next-gen iPhone hasn’t been officially confirmed, but is expected to debut in September.

And a prominent Apple leaker known online as “Majin Bu” says that the iPhone 17 Pro model will come in a new hue.

This fresh colour is called Sky Blue, and it’s being described by the leaker as “inspired by the clear sky of a spring morning”.

Keen Apple fans will know that Sky Blue is available right now on Apple’s latest laptop.

In fact, The Sun’s 2025 MacBook Air review featured the laptop in that exact colour.

Apple has released blue iPhones in the past, but never a Sky Blue option.

For contrast, last year’s iPhone 16 Pro models were available in Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium.

They’re all very plain colours, so a Sky Blue option could make this year’s iPhone line-up more vivid.

“Sources close to the supply chain confirm that several iPhone 17 Pro prototypes have been made in various colors, with Sky Blue currently the frontrunner,” Majin Bu explains.

“In prototypes, it reportedly looks even more stunning than the much-loved Sierra Blue of the iPhone 13 Pro, with a brightness and refinement that make it irresistible.

“Unless Apple changes course at the last minute, this will be the star of the September 2025 launch event.”

Sadly it’s impossible to know exactly whether the “leak” is correct or not.

Apple won’t even confirm the dates of the launch event until much later in the year – and will wait for the big day before revealing the iPhone 17.

WHAT ELSE DO WE KNOW ABOUT THE IPHONE 17?

Apple plays its cards close to its chest with new iPhone models.

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The Sun tested the 2025 MacBook Air earlier this year – and tried the model with a very subtle Sky Blue paintjob[/caption]

But the company is a creature of habit – and leaks are common – so we can make some good guesses.

For instance, last year The Sun’s tech editor Sean Keach made a prediction for the exact iPhone 17 release date.

It’s not a total shot in the dark. Apple usually announces its iPhone on a Tuesday or Wednesday in the first half of September.

Pre-orders typically go live on the Friday of that week, followed by a full release the Friday after that.

So our best guess is:

• Apple iPhone 17 event announcement – Tuesday, August 26, 2025
• Apple iPhone 17 event day – Tuesday, September 9, 2025
• iPhone 17 pre-orders – Friday, September 12, 2025
• iOS 19 release date – Monday, September 15, 2025
• iPhone 17 release date – Friday, September 19, 2025

In terms of upgrades, we’re expecting a long list of new iPhone 17 features.

Based on rumours and leaks, that list includes:

• Bigger battery
• Scratch-resistant screen
• Rectangular camera bump
• 24-megapixel selfie camera
• 48-megapixel telephoto camera
• Aluminium frame
• 12GB RAM
• Improved cooling
• Apple A19 Pro chipset
• Apple Wi-Fi 7 chip

Of course these changes aren’t guaranteed, and even if they are true, Apple often makes changes in the run up to its gadget launches.

So we won’t know for sure until September 2025.

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Last year’s regular iPhone 16 came in a blue-ish Ultramarine colour – but a Sky Blue paintjob would likely be far lighter[/caption]