iPhone 18 Pro Rumored to Feature Corner Dynamic Island and Under-Display Face ID
Recent reports suggest that Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro may introduce significant design changes, including relocating the Dynamic Island to the top-left corner and integrating Face ID components beneath the display.
Jon Prosser of Front Page Tech has indicated that the iPhone 18 Pro models will feature an under-display Face ID system combined with a top-left camera cutout. He also claims that the Dynamic Island will shift to the top-left corner, expanding outward when necessary to maintain its current functionality.
Implications of the Design Shift:
– The existing Dynamic Island is centrally located at the top of the screen, concealing the selfie camera and Face ID components.
– Prosser’s proposed design retains the Dynamic Island but moves it to the left to encompass the camera cutout.
– The Dynamic Island would continue to animate and expand for live activities, alerts, and background tasks, albeit from a new starting position.
Alignment with Other Reports:
– Wayne Ma at The Information has reported that under-screen Face ID on iPhone 18 Pro models would eliminate the large black oval area at the top of the display, leaving only a pinhole selfie camera at the upper left.
– Ross Young has stated that under-display Face ID is possible for iPhone 18 Pro models but expects a smaller Dynamic Island to remain rather than a full relocation.
– Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has also suggested that Apple could slim down the Dynamic Island instead of removing it.
– Instant Digital, a leaker on Chinese social media, has claimed a smaller Dynamic Island is coming but says under-display Face ID and an under-display camera are not part of the plan this year.
While some rumors agree on a top-left camera cutout, they do not fully agree on how Apple would treat the Dynamic Island. Prosser’s claim offers a clear explanation for how Apple could combine a pinhole camera with under-display Face ID, but it remains a rumor. Another plausible outcome also fits the existing reports: Apple moves Face ID under the screen, keeps the Dynamic Island centered, and simply makes it smaller.
Additional iPhone 18 Pro Speculations:
– New color options, including burgundy, brown, and purple.
– A variable aperture camera system.
– A simplified Camera Control button.
– An A20 Pro chip.
– Apple’s C2 modem.
– Satellite features described as full 5G satellite internet.
Legal Context:
In July, Apple filed a lawsuit against Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti over allegations related to obtaining and leaking trade-secret information from a development device connected to unreleased iOS software. Apple later secured a default judgment after Prosser missed an initial response deadline. Prosser has stated that he has been in contact with Apple about the case and that it remains active.
Apple typically launches new Pro iPhones in September. Current discussions point to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max arriving then, with a separate spring launch window rumored for the regular iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e as part of a split-release cycle.
