Apple may move Face ID sensors under the display on the iPhone 18 Pro, potentially removing the Dynamic Island cutout.
The iPhone 18 Pro is tipped to feature a variable-aperture camera with a mechanical iris alongside a 48MP main sensor.
The device is expected to run on Apple’s A20 Pro chipset built on a 2nm process, with a launch likely in September 2026.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro leaks: Apple has already introduced the iPhone 17 series earlier this year and the leaks about the iPhone 18 Pro series have started to surface online. The latest leaks suggest some big changes, including design, camera hardware and performance. Apple has not confirmed the details yet, but the potential first look and specifications have surfaced online. Here is everything that we know about the Apple iPhone 18 Pro.
SurveyApple iPhone 18 Pro display
As per the report by The Information, Apple is said to place Face ID sensors beneath the display on iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. If true, this will remove the pill-shaped Dynamic Island cutout that has been present on recent iPhone models. This means the front-facing camera will be visible.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro camera
Apple may also bring some big changes to the rear camera setup. If true, one camera on the iPhone 18 Pro could get a mechanical iris, enabling variable aperture control. This would allow the camera to adjust light intake based on conditions, potentially improving the performance in daylight and low light. The main camera is expected to remain a 48MP sensor, but with greater flexibility than the fixed-aperture systems used in recent Pro models.
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro chipset
The iPhone 18 Pro series is widely expected to debut Apple’s A20 Pro chipset, built using TSMC’s 2nm manufacturing process. In addition to the smaller process node, Apple is reportedly exploring a new chip packaging approach that integrates memory directly with the processor and neural engine. This tighter integration could improve performance, reduce power consumption and enhance on-device AI capabilities, while also improving thermal efficiency.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro series launch timeline
As per the reports, Apple will stick to its usual release schedule. This means that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max could launch in September 2026. However, the vanilla trim will launch later, possibly in 2027. Do note that Apple is yet to confirm the final details.
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