The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will receive a new part, which would represent one of the biggest changes in almost a decade. You need to know this!
Face ID with the iPhone 18 Pro (Max)
It has been a while since the iPhone 17 series was released, which is why more and more rumors are emerging about the next generation of the iPhone. In any case, the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max are planned for 2026, which are reportedly receiving major changes. Apple is working on a new version of the Dynamic Island, which will become much smaller or even disappear altogether. This is due to a new part of the iPhone 18 Pro (Max), because Apple is adapting the Face ID sensor for the first time in ten years.
Apple introduced Face ID with the iPhone On the iPhone From the iPhone 14 Pro (Max), the Face ID sensor can be found in the Dynamic Island. This is no longer the case with the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max, because the part then disappears under the screen.
| iPhone | Format | Refresh | Screen |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 18 | 6.3 inches | 120Hz | Dynamic Island |
| iPhone 18 Pro | 6.3 inches | 120Hz | Notch for camera |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max | 6.9 inches | 120Hz | Notch for camera |
Dynamic Island disappears
It has been clear for some time that Apple is working on a new Face ID sensor. This sensor is placed under the display, so that it is no longer visible to users. That means a big change for the Dynamic Island, it is no longer necessary to hide the Face ID sensor. This new part of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max represents the biggest change in almost a decade, as these will be the first iPhones without a notch or Dynamic Island.
A small notch remains visible in the screen on the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max. This will reportedly be a small black circle, which is needed for the front camera of the iPhone 18 Pro (Max). This lens is not yet placed under the screen, unlike the new Face ID sensor. This part remains visible on the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max, but takes up much less space than the Dynamic Island.
More about the iPhone 18 Pro (Max)
New rumors confirm that the Face ID sensor will be concealed under the screen on the new Pro models. The notch for the front camera will probably be placed in the same place as the current Dynamic Island. With the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max you have more space on the screen, due to the disappearance of the Dynamic Island. That is good news, because this part sometimes gets in the way with certain software and applications.
Apple is making major changes, meaning that the top of the iPhone will not have a notch or Dynamic Island for the first time in almost a decade. Furthermore, the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max will receive a new chip and improved camera. The devices will be released in September, that month we will know for sure whether the Dynamic Island will indeed disappear from the Pro models. Don’t want to miss anything from the next iPhone? Then sign up for our newsletter so you always stay informed!