IPhone 18 Pro gets smaller Dynamic Island in leaked image

A leaked image exposes what could be the new front look of the iPhone 18 Pro. The Dynamic Island cutout appears much smaller than the current one. The detail marks the first significant change to this element since its launch in 2022.

The leak came from Majin Bu, known for sharing renders and information about Apple products. The photo only shows part of the device’s top screen. Especialistas assess that this is a mockup, not a real unit, but the small size of the cutout draws attention.

Recorte front visibly shrinks

The Dynamic Island debuted on the iPhone 14 Pro and remained with similar dimensions in subsequent generations. Medições based on dummy models indicate a reduction of around 25%. The length would drop from approximately 20 mm to 15 mm. Outras estimates speak of up to 35% smaller, reaching 13.5 mm.

Essa contraction happens because Apple must reposition part of the Face ID sensors. The flood illuminator, responsible for projecting points for facial recognition, would pass below the screen. The remaining hardware still requires a pill-shaped cutout, but smaller.

• Current Dynamic Island measures around 20mm wide
• Versão of iPhone 18 Pro should be between 14mm and 15mm
• Redução varies from 25% to 35% depending on different sources
• Face ID remains functional, without loss of resources
• Bezels sides remain similar to those of the iPhone 17 Pro

The change leaves more usable screen area when the feature is not active. Usuários gain extra space for full-screen videos and notifications. The interactive feature of Dynamic Island should remain the same, with expanded animations and controls.

Design overall maintains recent line

The iPhone 18 Pro is not expected to bring a revolution to the body. The Apple changed its external design last year, which postpones major changes. Rumores only indicate a more pronounced camera bump at the rear and a possible increase in thickness. The front look is cleaner thanks to the reduced cutout.

The Pro line continues with titanium on the sides and glass on the back. Telas of 6.3 inches in the Pro model and 6.9 inches in the Pro Max are still the same size. Taxa upgrade from 120 Hz and high brightness should also not change.

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What changes for the user on a daily basis

The smaller Dynamic Island improves the experience in simple tasks. Quem watches streaming content and loses less space for clipping. Jogos and full-screen apps gain extra immersion. Notificações and controls continue to spawn in the same location, but take up less area.

Apple still doesn’t take the entire Face ID under the screen. Full Essa technology should take a few more years. The current setting represents an intermediate step. Fabricantes Android already use small holes or cameras under the display in several models.

Ficha technical expected for iPhone 18 Pro

• Tela: Super Retina XDR, 6.3-inch, 120 Hz
• Processador: Chip A20 or A-series successor
• Câmeras rear: triple Sistema with improvements in zoom and main sensor
• Bateria: Capacidade slightly larger because of possible increase in thickness
• Conectividade: Suporte to Wi-Fi 7 and faster USB-C
• Material: Titânio grade 5 on the sides
• Predicted Lançamento: 2026 Setembro

Essas specifications are still preliminary and may undergo adjustments until the official presentation.

Expectativa launch and next steps

The iPhone 18 Pro should hit the market in September, along with the other models in the line. Rumores indicate that Apple is also preparing a foldable iPhone for the same period or shortly after. The company keeps final details secret, but leaks like this fuel the public’s curiosity.

Analistas monitor the development of components in the supply chain. Qualquer last minute change may still happen. For now, the reduction of Dynamic Island appears as one of the few visually confirmed news for next year.