Overview
- New prototype photos and screen‑protector images shared Monday suggest the Dynamic Island on iPhone 18 Pro models may shrink by about 35%, enabled by shifting parts of the Face ID system beneath the display.
- Leakers say Apple will keep the pill‑shaped area for the front camera, so the cutout gets smaller rather than disappearing, which lines up with reports that full under‑screen selfie quality is not ready yet.
- Reports continue to point to a September 2026 unveiling for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, with a foldable iPhone likely announced at the same event and standard iPhone 18 models expected in early 2027.
- Hardware rumors call for a new A20 or A20 Pro chip on a 2nm process, camera upgrades such as a variable aperture and a stacked sensor, and a larger Pro Max battery near 5,100mAh.
- Indian outlets cite estimated starting prices near ₹1,34,900 for the Pro and ₹1,49,000–₹1,54,900 for the Pro Max, though Apple has not confirmed pricing or specs.