The iPhone 16 was just announced the other day.
There are functional updates such as the introduction of action buttons and the ability to use Apple Intelligence, but what really concerns me is the design. Especially the color!
The lineup is in vibrant colors that haven’t been seen recently, and I’m sure it caught the eye of many people.
This time, we conducted a survey of Gizmodo editorial staff and writers about the colors they wanted and created a ranking of the most popular colors, so if you’re considering purchasing one but can’t decide which color to choose, be sure to use this as a reference.
iPhone 16 most popular colors, ranked by number of votes
Teal (8 votes)
The refreshing mint color “teal” was by far the most popular, with 8 votes. It is a new color with a soft, transparent feel that has not been seen much before.
The moderate saturation and calmness are comfortable. It also reminds me of Hatsune Miku. (Writer Yuu Yamada)
The colors are different from anything I’ve seen before, and it’s cute. It looks like Miku. (Writer: Hisanori Kogure)
I want to break away from monotone and use it without a case for a pop look! It won’t stand out with any outfit. (Writer Keisuke Miyagi)
Because I like green. (Writer Kazunori Miura)
White (4 votes)
White is the first new color since the iPhone 14. Although it is a basic color, it was surprisingly removed from the lineup, so there are probably many people who are “waiting for this!”
I tend to choose white because it goes well with any case! (Writer Kakurei)
I always use a case, so I like the body color to be white or black. (Writer: Musha Ryota)
Speaking of Apple, it’s white, just like the original iPod and AirPods. So the iPhone is also white. (Editorial staff member Yamazaki)
I like things simple. I don’t want to emphasize my smartphone. (Writer SUMA-KIYO)
Ultramarine (3 votes)
This is a new color, “Ultramarine,” a shade of blue that we haven’t seen much on an iPhone. It’s a beautiful blue with purple undertones.
By the way, all three colors received the same number of votes.
Because it’s the color of the Earth. (Writer: Kenji P. Miyajima)
Because it looks like my favorite delphinium flower. The purplish blue is a beautiful color I’ve never seen before on a smartphone. (Writer: Yamada Chitora)
The transparent, ocean-like color is sure to get you excited. (Editorial staff member, Yatagai)
Pink (3 votes)
“Pink” will continue to be available, but the color is slightly different. It is brighter and more toy-like than before.
I feel like it would be okay to make it as flashy as a smartphone. (Editorial staff member, Hanasaki)
The flashiness is cute. Holding it will lift your spirits. (Writer: Shinichi Onodera)
Well, it’s simply the most fashionable. Accessories should be brightly colored. (Writer Souko)
I wanted a bluish pink! It’s cute and toy-like. (Editorial Department, Chisaro Kuroda)
Black (3 votes)
The classic color for gadgets, “black,” is consistently popular. If you have a smartphone, it must be black! Are there people who have decided that?
I want to have everything I own in black. (Writer Kohei K)
I’ve used a variety of colors since the flip phone days, but black is still the most compact. I’m fascinated by shiny black gadgets. (Writer, Gensuke Okamoto)
For me, the phase of wanting pop colors in gadgets is over. (Writer Machiko Nakagawa)
