Archive · 3 Sep 2026
iPhone 18 Pro Leaks Hint at Smaller Island, Foldable
Apple is expected to reveal some new iPhones at an event on 9 September.
The regular iPhone 18 may not arrive until spring 2027.
The iPhone 18 Pro could have a smaller Dynamic Island at the top of its screen.
Reports disagree about exactly how much smaller it will be.
The Pro phones may also get improved cameras, a faster chip and a new modem.
The Pro Max could have a much larger battery.
Apple may also show its first foldable iPhone, with one small screen outside and one larger screen inside.
Reports say the foldable phone could cost between $2,000 and $2,500.
Apple is expected to showcase the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and a rumored foldable iPhone at its 9 September event.
The iPhone 18 Pro may have a smaller Dynamic Island, although reports disagree on how much it will shrink.
Both Pro models are expected to gain variable-aperture main cameras, while the A20 Pro chip may use a 2nm process.
The Pro models may debut Apple’s C2 modem, and the Pro Max could have a battery of up to 5,200mAh in overseas versions.
The rumored foldable iPhone may include 5.5-inch and 7.8-inch displays, MagSafe support, no Face ID or telephoto camera, and a $2,000-$2,500 price.
- Who
- Apple, along with analysts and leakers including Mark Gurman, Ming-Chi Kuo, Ice Universe and Digital Chat Station.
- What
- Leaks describe the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and a rumored foldable iPhone.
- When
- Apple’s event is scheduled for 9 September; the standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18e and iPhone Air are reportedly planned for spring 2027.
- Where
- The event location is not specified; reported battery differences concern overseas and Chinese versions.
- Why
- The reports preview possible design, camera, processor, modem, battery and foldable-phone changes before Apple’s launch.
Reports Suggesting Major Changes
Reports Urging Caution
Dynamic Island size
Reports Suggesting Major Changes
Ice Universe reportedly expects the cutout to shrink by about 35%, from approximately 20.7mm to 13.5mm.
Reports Urging Caution
Digital Chat Station has suggested that the change may be exaggerated and that Apple could retain a similar design.
Face ID redesign
Reports Suggesting Major Changes
Reports consistently point to a smaller visible Dynamic Island and a reduced notch.
Reports Urging Caution
Instant Digital reportedly says Apple may shrink the Dynamic Island without placing the entire Face ID system under the display, meaning the phone would not be fully notchless.
Pro colors
Reports Suggesting Major Changes
Fixed Focus Digital reportedly lists Dark Cherry, Sky Blue and Black, while saying Silver is unlikely.
Reports Urging Caution
Sonny Dickson reportedly encountered alleged SIM trays in Silver, Dark Cherry and Sky Blue, and had previously seen Black dummy units.
- Expected event
- 9 September
- Expected Pro chip
- A20 Pro, reportedly based on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing’s 2nm process
- Dynamic Island
- Some reports suggest a reduction from about 20.7mm to 13.5mm; other reports say the change may be smaller
- Pro camera change
- Both Pro models are expected to receive variable-aperture main cameras
- Pro Max battery
- Reportedly 5,100-5,200mAh for overseas models and about 5,000mAh for the Chinese version
- Foldable displays
- Reportedly a 5.5-inch outer display and a 7.8-inch inner screen
- Foldable price
- Estimated at approximately $2,000-$2,500