Sonny Dickson’s accessories point to silver and dark blue. Two months ago the same leaker suggested white might be the only option. The colour story has changed four times since February.
Leak-based reporting. Apple has confirmed no colours, specifications, pricing or release date for any foldable iPhone. The images described here are third-party accessories, not Apple products.
Summary
Leaker Sonny Dickson published images of two third-party camera protectors for the unannounced foldable iPhone on 8 August 2026, one silver and one dark blue. The accessories are made by case manufacturers working from supply chain information rather than by Apple. Dickson has a strong track record, but the reported colour lineup has shifted repeatedly since February.
Key Takeaways
- Sonny Dickson published images of silver and dark blue camera protectors on 8 August 2026
- The accessories are third-party products, not made by Apple
- Dickson has a strong record, including accurate iPhone 18 Pro colour leaks
- A May report cited a supply chain source describing silver/white and an indigo option
- Dickson’s own June leak suggested white might be the only colour
- Every source since February has agreed on two colours and restrained finishes
- The iPhone 18 Pro is rumoured to get Dark Cherry, Light Blue and Silver
- Ming-Chi Kuo says the Ultra may be unveiled but not launched alongside the 18 Pro
- Apple has reportedly raised production targets to around 10 million units
What Was Actually Posted
Two camera protectors accessories designed to fit over the device’s camera bump.
One in silver, one in a dark blue finish. Dickson’s caption described them as showing two of the colours planned for the device.
The important caveat: these are third-party accessories, created by companies based on supply chain leaks. They are not Apple products, and they reflect what accessory makers believe Apple is producing rather than confirmed decisions.
Dickson has a strong record with accessory and dummy-unit leaks, including an early and accurate look at this year’s iPhone 18 Pro colours. That makes the signal credible without making it confirmed.
The protectors also show the camera plateau design two horizontally arranged lenses alongside a pill-shaped flash and a LiDAR scanner, matching what has been widely reported.
The Colour Story Has Changed Four Times
This is the context that makes the leak worth reading carefully rather than simply repeating.
| When | What was reported |
| February 2026 | Instant Digital: two colours, white the only “confirmed” shade; second option unknown |
| May 2026 | Macworld supply chain source: classic silver and white, plus indigo similar to iPhone 17 Pro’s Deep Blue |
| June 2026 | Silver described as the first “confirmed” colour; separate report suggested the darker option might not be black |
| June 2026 | Dickson’s own dummy-unit leak suggested white might be the only colour |
| August 2026 | Dickson’s accessories point to silver and dark blue |
Dickson himself said in June that the device appeared to exist only in white. Two months later he is publishing accessories in silver and dark blue.
That is not a contradiction so much as a demonstration of how supply chain information firms up over time — but it is a reason to treat August’s version as the current best guess rather than a settled answer.
What has been consistent is the number: two colours, restrained finishes, no bright options. Every source since February agrees on that.
The Restraint Is the Story
The iPhone 18 Pro is rumoured to launch with Dark Cherry, Light Blue and Silver. The Ultra reportedly gets silver and dark blue.
A black option for the Pro models was rumoured initially and subsequently reported as dropped.
Apple has form here. The Apple Watch Ultra and Vision Pro both launched as new categories with extremely limited colour choices. Introducing a form factor and a colour experiment simultaneously doubles the risk on a product that is already unproven.
There is also a supply argument. Launch volumes are expected to be tight and pricing above $2,000, per Gurman. At that price, buyers are less likely to make a purchase decision based on finish and every additional colour multiplies inventory complexity on a constrained product.
The Detail Most Coverage Omits
Ming-Chi Kuo has said the iPhone Ultra will be unveiled the same day as the iPhone 18 Pro, but likely will not launch at the same time.
That distinction matters more than the colours. An unveiling in mid-September does not mean the device goes on sale in September.
Apple has reportedly told suppliers to prepare approximately 10 million units, raised from an earlier forecast of 7 to 8 million. It has also increased orders for vapor chamber cooling components said to be destined for the foldable, according to the Weibo account “Fixed Focus Digital.”
Higher production targets and a separated launch date are not contradictory. They suggest Apple expects demand but is not ready to meet it on announcement day.
A Specification Discrepancy Worth Noting
Reported display sizes vary between sources.
Some reporting gives a 5.5-inch outer display and 7.8-inch internal OLED. Other accounts have cited 5.3 inches and 7.6 inches.
Both describe a book-style device that opens like a passport rather than a clamshell, roughly iPad mini-sized when unfolded, with an unusual 4:3 aspect ratio making it wider than most current foldables.
Anyone publishing exact dimensions should attribute them to a specific source rather than presenting a single figure as established.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colours will the iPhone Ultra come in?
A leak from Sonny Dickson points to silver and dark blue, based on third-party camera protector accessories. Apple has confirmed nothing, and the reported colour lineup has changed several times since February.
How reliable is this leak?
Dickson has a strong track record with accessory and dummy-unit leaks, including accurate iPhone 18 Pro colour information. However, the items are third-party accessories made from supply chain information rather than Apple products.
Why so few colours?
Apple has historically launched new product categories with limited colour choices, including the Apple Watch Ultra and Vision Pro. Constrained launch supply and pricing above $2,000 also reduce the incentive to expand the range.
When will the iPhone Ultra launch?
An unveiling is expected in mid-September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro. Ming-Chi Kuo has said the Ultra will likely be unveiled on the same day but not go on sale at the same time.
How much will it cost?
Above $2,000, according to reporting from Mark Gurman, which would make it the most expensive iPhone yet sold. Apple has not announced pricing and figures remain estimates.
What colours is the iPhone 18 Pro getting?
Reporting points to Dark Cherry, Light Blue and Silver. A black option was rumoured initially, though a subsequent report indicated Apple decided against including it this year.
What does the camera look like?
The leaked protectors show a camera plateau with two horizontally arranged lenses, a pill-shaped flash and a LiDAR scanner, consistent with earlier reporting on the device’s rear design.
How large is the display?
Reports vary. Some cite a 5.5-inch outer and 7.8-inch internal display; others give 5.3 and 7.6 inches. Sources agree it is a book-style device with a 4:3 aspect ratio, roughly iPad mini-sized when open.
Conclusion
The leak is credible as far as it goes. Dickson is reliable, accessory makers work from real supply chain data, and silver plus dark blue matches what a Macworld source described in May.
It is also the fifth version of the iPhone Ultra colour story since February, including one from Dickson himself two months ago suggesting white might be the only option.
What has held steady is the shape of the answer rather than its content: two colours, nothing bright, on a device that will cost more than any iPhone before it. Everything more specific than that has moved at least once.
