The rumor mill is churning for Apple's iPhone 18 lineup, and a fresh leak suggests major changes for the Pro models. According to a post on Weibo by the reliable leaker Digital Chat Station, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are slated for under-screen Face ID, finally ditching the infamous notch or pill. This would be a significant design shift, potentially paving the way for a truly edge-to-edge display.

Under-Screen Face ID: A Notch-less Future?

For years, Apple has been rumored to be working on embedding Face ID technology beneath the display. This new leak, corroborated by a report from The Information, suggests that 2026 might be the year it finally happens. If true, the iPhone 18 Pro models will eliminate the need for a screen cutout, offering a cleaner, more immersive viewing experience.

The leaker also claims that the front camera would be moved to the top-left corner of the screen, a detail that aligns with previous speculation. However, questions remain about the fate of the Dynamic Island. Will it disappear entirely, or will it still surface for certain alerts and activities? Only time will tell, but the prospect of a truly seamless display is undeniably exciting. "Even if the TrueDepth sensor cutouts for Face ID are hidden under the screen, perhaps the Dynamic Island would still pop up at least briefly for things such as low battery alerts and Live Activities," MacRumors speculates.

Display Sizes and Other Details

Beyond the under-screen Face ID, the leak also sheds light on display sizes across the iPhone 18 family. The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to maintain the 6.3-inch display size, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max will stick with a 6.9-inch screen, consistent with the iPhone 17 Pro series. All models are expected to feature a 120Hz/LTPO display for smooth scrolling and optimized battery life.

The standard iPhone 18 and the iPhone Air 2 are also expected to see some upgrades. According to the leak, those devices will have a Dynamic Island, and the same 6.3-inch and 6.5-inch display sizes as the equivalent previous-generation models, respectively. It's important to remember that these are still early rumors, and Apple could always change its plans before the official launch, which is still many months away. “While the iPhone 18 Pro models are still around nine months away, a leaker has shared some alleged details about the devices,” MacRumors reports.

"Even if the TrueDepth sensor cutouts for Face ID are hidden under the screen, perhaps the Dynamic Island would still pop up at least briefly for things such as low battery alerts and Live Activities."

— MacRumors

While we won't know for sure until Apple unveils the iPhone 18 lineup, this leak provides a tantalizing glimpse into the future of iPhone design. Under-screen Face ID would represent a major step forward, potentially setting a new standard for smartphone displays. The question remains: how will Apple integrate existing features like the Dynamic Island into this new, notch-less reality? The answer, for now, remains a mystery, but the anticipation is already building. Stay tuned to Automatica Press for all the latest iPhone 18 updates as they emerge.