Recent leaks lend credence to speculations regarding a more streamlined Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18.
Reliable leakers, prototype images, and screen protector manufacturers are all in agreement: the Dynamic Island of the iPhone 18 Pro is set to significantly decrease in size this fall.
Apple's pill-shaped front camera cutout, known as Dynamic Island, has sparked discussion since it replaced the notch on the iPhone 14 Pro. The latest iPhones continue to utilize this clever hardware and software feature, which is part innovation and part workaround for housing the Face ID sensors.
Recent information from two different sources indicates that the iPhone 18 Pro may have a narrower Dynamic Island. The first source is an account on X named @earlyappleleaks, which posted a picture of what seems to be a prototype device.
What do the leaks reveal?
A small circular punch hole is visible beneath the display in a photo taken with a flashlight at the corner, suggesting that Apple may have moved the Face ID sensor beneath the screen.
In addition, well-known leaker Ice Universe—who has a strong track record—shared images of what are claimed to be iPhone 18 Pro screen protectors. The cutouts on these protectors appear significantly smaller than those on current models. Social media in China has also been flooded with similar accessory images, further lending credibility to the rumor.
Leaker Majin Bu has noted that with the growing number of leaks, the Dynamic Island is expected to shrink by about 35% compared to the iPhone 17 Pro, indicating a substantial change. This, in my view, qualifies as a redesign.
A couple of days ago, Ice Universe also mentioned that the new Dynamic Island design will feature in three iPhone 18 models: the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and standard iPhone 18. However, the bezels may remain unchanged.
Recent leaks regarding the iPhone 18 Pro suggest that the dynamic island has been reduced by 35% compared to earlier models. pic.twitter.com/DFHbcig9sJ— Majin (@MajinBuofficia) March 29, 2026
The new Dynamic Island could be introduced across all iPhone 18 models.
Considering the rumors about Apple's phased rollout strategy, where the iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to debut in September 2026 (alongside the first foldable iPhone), and the iPhone 18 slated for early 2027, this rumor seems increasingly plausible.
It's essential to note that not all sources or reports agree on the introduction of the new Dynamic Island across the entire iPhone 18 lineup. In fact, some dispute the notion that this change will occur in the current upgrade cycle.
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