iPhone 18 Pro Leak: Smaller Dynamic Island Size Revealed
▼ Summary
– A leaker claims the iPhone 18 Pro models will have a Dynamic Island approximately 35% narrower, shrinking from 20.7mm to around 13.5mm in width.
– This smaller cutout size includes the black pixels around the actual Face ID and camera sensors while the screen is on, though it expands temporarily for Live Activities.
– Reports indicate Apple will only move the Face ID flood illuminator under the screen this year, shrinking the pill-shaped cutout rather than creating a single hole-punch.
– An expert predicts this smaller Dynamic Island design will remain through at least 2027, delaying a truly seamless iPhone display for several more years.
– While the leaker has some credibility from past accurate leaks, they lack a perfect track record, and Apple is expected to announce these models in September.
The upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are generating significant buzz with a key design change: a notably smaller Dynamic Island. This anticipated reduction in size represents a meaningful step in Apple’s ongoing effort to maximize the usable screen area while integrating essential front-facing technology. According to a recent leak from a source with a credible history, the new pill-shaped cutout will be substantially narrower than the version found on current models.
A source known as “Ice Universe” has provided specific measurements, suggesting the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 Pro series will be approximately 35% narrower. The claim states the width will shrink to around 13.5mm, a significant decrease from the roughly 20.7mm width on the iPhone 17 Pro generation. An accompanying mockup image illustrates how this more compact cutout would appear on the device’s display. It is important to note that these dimensions refer to the default state when the screen is active, encompassing the black pixels that frame the actual hardware cutouts for the front-facing camera and sensors. The interactive area of the Dynamic Island will still expand temporarily when displaying Live Activities and other notifications.
This evolution follows earlier industry reports that predicted more radical changes. Previous information suggested the iPhone 18 Pro models might feature a fully under-screen Face ID system, potentially reducing the front design to a single, small hole-punch camera. The latest intelligence, however, indicates a more incremental approach. Apple is reportedly moving only the flood illuminator component of the Face ID system beneath the display this year. This technical shift allows for a reduction in the size of the pill-shaped cutout but does not eliminate it entirely. The front-facing camera and other necessary sensors will remain within the newly shrunken Dynamic Island.
Industry analysts with strong track records, such as display expert Ross Young, believe this smaller Dynamic Island design will persist for several years. This forecast suggests consumers may need to wait until at least 2027 before Apple achieves a completely seamless, uninterrupted display on its flagship iPhones. While the source “Ice Universe” has accurately leaked iPhone dimensions in the past, lending weight to this latest claim, it is wise to treat all unofficial information with cautious optimism until Apple makes an official announcement. The iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to be unveiled in September, at which point the final design and specifications will be confirmed.
(Source: Mac Rumors)
