Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models are rumored to feature under-display Face ID technology, according to multiple leaker reports. The standard iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2 will retain the Dynamic Island design.
Leaker Digital Chat Station posted specifications for the 2026 iPhone lineup on Weibo. All models will maintain the same screen sizes as their iPhone 17 predecessors. The iPhone 18 Pro reportedly uses a 6.3-inch display, while the Pro Max measures 6.9 inches.
Both Pro models will incorporate under-display Face ID sensors with a punch-hole camera positioned slightly left of center. This marks Apple's first major front display redesign since introducing the Dynamic Island in 2022.
The standard iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2 will keep Dynamic Island functionality. The iPhone Air 2 will feature a 6.55-inch display, matching current dimensions. All iPhone 18 models will use 120Hz LTPO OLED panels.
Apple is testing the under-display technology across the entire iPhone 18 family. The implementation represents a partial transition, with only Face ID sensors moving beneath the screen initially.
The Information previously reported the iPhone 18 Pro would eliminate the pill-shaped cutout. The publication stated the front camera would move to the top-left corner of the display.
Siri's Gemini-powered features will launch in stages this year. Some capabilities will arrive this spring, while others won't debut until fall. Apple will likely preview the delayed features at WWDC in June.
The staged rollout includes Siri's ability to remember past conversations and provide proactive suggestions. These features were originally promised in 2024 but reportedly won't be ready for iOS 26.4 and may not arrive until iOS 27.
Apple confirmed Google's Gemini will power new Siri capabilities earlier this month. The company will fine-tune the AI independently rather than giving Google direct control.
For the iPhone Air 2, Apple is exploring CoE display technology. Chip on Encap enables thinner, brighter panels and could also appear on the iPhone Fold. The extra space may accommodate a larger battery rather than making the device thinner.
The iPhone 17e will gain Dynamic Island when it launches in the coming months. The budget model will feature a 6.1-inch 60Hz LTPS OLED display with the A19 chip. This represents a significant upgrade from the iPhone 16e's notch design.
Apple typically releases new iPhone models in September. Rumors suggest the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will follow this schedule, while the standard iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2 might not launch until early 2027.
The company is currently in sample production for the iPhone 18 lineup. The Pro models with under-display technology could represent Apple's response to increasing competition in the premium smartphone segment.
Apple's display strategy comes as the company maintains strong sales in China, the world's largest smartphone market. The iPhone 18 lineup and first-generation iPhone Fold, both expected in fall 2026, could further strengthen Apple's position.
The under-display Face ID technology represents Apple's most significant hardware change in four years. The staged Siri rollout acknowledges the challenges of integrating third-party AI while maintaining Apple's ecosystem control.
