Archive · 15 Sep 2025
iPhone 18 Series: Dynamic Island to Remain, Minor Design Changes
Rumors suggest Apple's iPhone 18 series may have subtle design changes.
The Dynamic Island, a pill-shaped cutout, will likely be smaller, but not integrating the Face ID sensors under the display.
The new iPhones are expected to have a new A20 series chip with a 2nm processor.
This means improved performance.
These changes are expected across the iPhone 18, 18 Pro, and 18 Pro Max models.
Some reports indicate that Apple may reserve the under-display Face ID for the iPhone 19 series.
The iPhone 18 series is expected to have subtle design changes.
The Dynamic Island size is expected to shrink.
Face ID sensors will not be under the display.
The A20 series chips are expected to introduce 2nm processors.
Battery and camera improvements are also expected.
- Who
- Apple
- What
- Expected design changes for the iPhone 18 series
- When
- Upcoming iPhone 18 series
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To provide speculation on the iPhone 18 lineup
Previous Rumors
Newest Rumors
Face ID placement
Previous Rumors
Under-screen Face ID with iPhone 17
Newest Rumors
Face ID visible on iPhone 18
- Phone Series
- iPhone 18, Pro, Pro Max
- Expected Change
- Subtle design change
- Dynamic Island
- Shrinking in size
- Face ID
- Retains visible front camera
- Processor
- A20 series chip (2nm)
Sources
iPhone 18 series leaks: Smaller Dynamic Island and no under-screen Face ID tipped
Forget iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max: Upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max leaks suggest major camera and performance upgrades
