iPhone 18 Pro to Feature Under-Screen Face ID and LTPO+ Display
▼ Summary
– Conflicting rumors exist about how under-screen Face ID on the iPhone 18 Pro models will affect the size and presence of the Dynamic Island.
– One leaker claims the Dynamic Island will become “shorter,” with only the front camera and an infrared camera remaining visible in the display.
– A separate report suggests the front camera will move to the top-left corner, potentially eliminating the pill-shaped cutout entirely.
– A new report indicates the phones will use Samsung’s under-screen infrared technology and more power-efficient LTPO+ displays for better battery life.
– All rumors about the exact implementation remain unconfirmed and should be treated with skepticism until Apple’s official unveiling in September.
The upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are widely expected to introduce a significant design shift by moving Face ID components beneath the screen, though industry chatter reveals conflicting views on how this will affect the current Dynamic Island feature. This change promises a more seamless display experience, marking a notable step in Apple’s pursuit of a truly all-screen front.
A recent claim from the source “ShrimpApplePro” on social media platform X suggested the Dynamic Island will become “shorter” on the new Pro models. According to this leak, only the front-facing camera and an infrared camera for Face ID would remain visible in the display. This source has a mixed track record, having accurately predicted details for products like the iPhone 15 Pro in the past while also being incorrect on other occasions. Such early rumors naturally require a degree of skepticism.
This latest speculation adds another layer to the ongoing narrative. A separate report last month from The Information indicated the front camera would relocate to the top-left corner of the screen on the iPhone 18 Pro, explicitly stating this move would eliminate the familiar pill-shaped cutout. The new claim from “ShrimpApplePro,” however, implies the Dynamic Island software feature will persist in a reduced form rather than vanishing entirely. Some tech commentators have already created visual mockups combining these ideas, showing a device with a smaller Dynamic Island and a camera in the corner, though these are purely speculative composites of the existing rumors.
Despite the uncertainty over the final design, the core advancement appears increasingly solid. The integration of under-screen Face ID technology seems poised for a 2024 debut, a move that would finally realize a long-anticipated design goal for Apple’s flagship smartphones.
Supporting this trajectory, a report from South Korean outlet ETNews states that the iPhone 18 Pro models will utilize under-screen infrared technology supplied by Samsung, a critical enabler for hiding Face ID. The same report highlights another expected display upgrade: the adoption of new LTPO+ display technology. This advancement over the current LTPO panels used in the iPhone 17 series is anticipated to offer improved power efficiency, which should contribute meaningfully to extending battery life for users.
Apple traditionally unveils its new iPhone lineup in September. As that date approaches, the conflicting rumors regarding the fate of the Dynamic Island and the precise implementation of the under-screen components will likely crystallize into a clearer picture. The source “ShrimpApplePro” has since removed the original social media post discussing these details.
(Source: Mac Rumors)
