Rumors Suggest iPhone 18 Pro May Introduce Smaller Dynamic Island and Under-Screen Face ID

Rumors surrounding the iPhone 18 Pro suggest it may feature an under-screen Face ID alongside a smaller Dynamic Island. Ross Young, VP at Counterpoint Research, indicated that while there may not be a true all-screen design for the 20th-anniversary iPhone, Apple is making strides towards that goal in future models.

In a recent post, Young asserted that several new iPhones anticipated for 2026 could incorporate under-screen Face ID technology. Although he did not specify which models, it is likely he was referring to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Despite the introduction of under-screen technology, Young noted that some Face ID components might still be visible, suggesting that a smaller version of the Dynamic Island will remain, albeit reduced in size compared to previous iterations. This information contrasts with an earlier report from Wayne Ma of *The Information*, stating that the iPhone 18 Pro series might contain only a small hole for the front-facing camera.

While that report hinted at the absence of a Dynamic Island, Young’s comments imply that a smaller Dynamic Island will instead be implemented. Mark Gurman from Bloomberg also revealed that some models set to launch next year will witness a reduction in the size of the Dynamic Island, corroborating the notion that the iPhone 18 will maintain a semblance of this feature.

Young remains uncertain about whether the new front camera hole will be placed in the top-left corner or stay more centered. In terms of future developments, Young forecasts that Face ID will eventually transition entirely under the screen, although this breakthrough is not expected until 2028.

Meanwhile, excitement builds for the imminent iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, set to debut in the coming months, both of which have generated significant buzz regarding their rumored features.

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