iPhone 18 Pro Max may drop the Dynamic Island for a punch-hole display using HIAA technology.
Apple is testing under-display Face ID, but infrared hardware limitations pose challenges.
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max could get 6.27-inch and 6.86-inch LTPO OLED screens with 1.5K resolution.
Apple is still months away from launching its next-generation iPhone – the iPhone 17 series – and leaks about the iPhone 18 lineup have already started hitting the headlines. The top-of-the-line iPhone 18 Pro Max details recently emerged on the internet, suggesting some significant changes. The handset is likely to ditch the Dynamic Island and an under-display Face ID sensor, according to a Weibo leakster account, Digital Chat Station. Notably, Apple may release the iPhone 18 series next year, and it’s too early to say anything.
Here’s what we know about the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.
iPhone 18 Pro display leaks
As per the leak, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max could feature a 6.27-inch and a 6.86-inch OLED panel, respectively. Both phones will support LTPO refresh rate tech and 1.5K resolution. However, the most notable change would be the absence of Dynamic Island and the under-display Face ID that Apple is reportedly working on.
The tech giant is tipped to use HIAA or “Hole-in-Active-Area” technology for the selfie camera. For the unfamiliar, HIAA is a punch-hole design where part of the pixel matrix of the display is removed to provide a clear view below a camera lens. Additionally, the tech brand is also rumoured to introduce an under-display Face ID; however, it won’t be easier due to hardware limitations.
Notably, Apple’s biometric system relies on a suite of infrared components, including a dot projector, a flood illuminator, and an IR camera. The under-display tech is optimised for visible light, making it adaptable to infrared components, which is not so easy. Though some reports suggest that the company has already started testing its working prototypes. This also indicates Apple may have overcome some of these hardware limitations. However, nothing can be confirmed yet.
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Himani Jha is a tech news writer at Digit. Passionate about smartphones and consumer technology, she has contributed to leading publications such as Times Network, Gadgets 360, and Hindustan Times Tech for the past five years. When not immersed in gadgets, she enjoys exploring the vibrant culinary scene, discovering new cafes and restaurants, and indulging in her love for fine literature and timeless music. View Full Profile
