A Surge of Red Android Smartphones Expected in Late 2026: Apple's Influence

The new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will introduce an unprecedented dark red color, which Apple's marketing division is expected to center around during the launch phase, similar to what was done with the orange version of the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max last September. According to a new leaks, several Android manufacturers (primarily Chinese OEMs) are ready to follow Apple's lead with the new color.

A New Wave of Red Android Smartphones?

Several Android smartphone manufacturers may adopt various shades of red in the second half of 2026, enriching their smartphones' color variants in the wake of what Apple will do with the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, just as recently occurred with the orange color, which, for example, HONOR is set to introduce among the new HONOR 600 arriving next week.

The choice to "copy" Apple is not new, with many Chinese manufacturers often opting to follow the example of Cupertino's products. More than a copy, this decision can be viewed as a true homage, at least in Chinese culture.

For now, of course, there is still nothing official, and Apple itself could change its mind and focus on other colors (the company is also considering purple and brown variants). Further details on this might arrive in the coming weeks. Let’s remember that the new iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max will debut next September.