According to leaker Majin Bu, Apple is experimenting with two new colors for this year’s iPhone 17 base models, but only one might make it to launch. And if the current internal scuttlebutt is anything to go by, there seems to be a frontrunner.

Purple vs. Green

Bu’s sources say that Purple and Green are currently in development for the aluminum-framed iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Plus, but Apple will likely pick just one of them for the final lineup this fall. And Purple is in the lead.

As the leaker previously reported, the new Purple shade has generated strong interest within Apple, with internal descriptions calling it a “vibrant hue” that plays well with the aluminum frame.

Bu describes the Purple as “a vibrant and modern hue crafted for those seeking a device with bold personality,” while the Green is said to offer a “fresh and natural tone, ideal for a minimalist yet striking aesthetic.”

Still, he says, “only one color might make the final cut, with expectations leaning toward Purple being the likely choice for release.”

Purple, of course, would be a returning champion, as it has previously done quite well when released either mid-cycle, or as one of the official initial colors of iPhones 12, 13, and 15. Green iPhones, meanwhile, have been less frequent.

What else to expect

Color aside, the iPhone 17 base models are shaping up to be a bigger upgrade than usual. Alongside a larger display, Apple is expected to bring 120Hz refresh rates to its base device for the first time. That means smoother scrolling, better animations, and improved battery management.

The iPhone 17 is also expected to get an A18 chip and a single back camera supported by a pill-shaped horizontal bump that will run across the entire width of the device. However, whether one of the options will be in Green or Purple, we’ll have to wait until September to officially find out.

Which option would you prefer? Have you ever had either a Green or a Purple iPhone? Let us know in the comments.

A well-known leaker with a questionable track record claims that Apple could release the iPhone 17 in two new colors.

On Friday, Leaker Majin Bu announced that Apple is currently testing iPhone 17 base model colorways. This time around, it seems as though Apple may be planning on going with a pastel green and purple.

From the images shared by Bu, the purple appears to be pretty similar to what we saw with the iPhone 11 lineup. The green, however, is more saturated than the light green iPhone 15 and skews more towards yellow than the mint green iPhone 12.

iPhone 17: Purple and Green Colors in Testing as Potential New Shade for 2025

Full Article:https://t.co/jZJJoUHBsf pic.twitter.com/1in8R6dDa5 — Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) June 20, 2025

In the accompanying blog post, Bu says that while both colors are actively under consideration, only one may actually make the final cut. The leaker says that as of right now, the current frontrunner is purple.

The rest of the blog post goes on to reiterate what Bu believes Apple will introduce with the upcoming iPhone 17 base model. It includes a 120Hz display, an aluminum design, improved cameras, and A18 Bionic chip.

The design shared also echos that which we’ve seen in both leaked molds and dummy models, with a vertically aligned dual camera, similar to the iPhone 16 layout.

Majin Bu’s track record is, like many leakers, mixed — but theirs is on the bad side of that “mixed” line. While Bu often gets certain details — mostly logical assumptions — correct, they also predicted the iPhone 15 “Ultra,” which was allegedly supposed to release with two front-facing cameras.