Earlier this month, Apple unveiled its latest range of phones, but conspicuously missing was a black or graphite iPhone 17 Pro, leading to considerable user disappointment. One Reddit user wryly commented on Apple’s choice, implying a need for responsibility. Another user challenged the reasoning behind eliminating one of the two fundamental color choices, black and white. The selection of cosmic orange instead of traditional black faced backlash, with some users feeling the new color palette lacks the sophistication of earlier Pro versions. Even though there are mixed feelings about the new colors—silver, deep blue, and cosmic orange—there’s curiosity about what a black iPhone 17 Pro could have appeared as.

Marques Brownlee, a prominent YouTuber, posted a video on X displaying a black iPhone 17 Pro, garnering favorable reactions from many, although a few expressed worries regarding possible scratches and visual appeal. The general agreement is that a black iPhone 17 Pro would have been a sought-after option, and Apple squandered a chance by not providing it.

This isn’t the first instance of alternative designs for the iPhone 17 Pro being envisioned. Following its release, a batch of digitally-modified videos went viral, including one showcasing a color-changing iPhone, underscoring the appetite for choices beyond cosmic orange.