iPhone 18 Pro leaks seemingly confirm display sizes and new Dynamic Island
It sounds like Apple will be sticking to a familiar playbook with the next iPhone lineup
📱 Apple might stick to similar screen sizes on the iPhone 18 lineup
👀 That’s according to a new rumor from a well-known leaker
🏝️ The leak also hints at a new Dynamic Island, which we’ve heard before
📆 Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 18 Pro later this year
Apple is keeping the display sizes the same on its next round of iPhones. A new leak claims to reveal the screen sizes of the iPhone 18, the sequel to the iPhone Air, the iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max - and they’re all instantly familiar. The leak, courtesy of Digital Chat Station, also mentions a new “under-display area” that hints at a redesigned Dynamic Island.
In a post on Weibo, Digital Chat Station revealed the following list of display sizes that Apple will reportedly use on the iPhone 18 lineup.
iPhone 18 – 6.27″ LTPO 120Hz screen with Dynamic Island
iPhone Air 2 – 6.55″ LTPO 120Hz screen with Dynamic Island
iPhone 18 Pro – 6.27″ LTPO 120Hz screen with new under-display area
iPhone 18 Pro Max – 6.86″ LTPO 120Hz screen with new under-display area
The iPhone 17 and 17 Pro have 6.3-inch screens, the iPhone Air is 6.5 inches, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch screen. Given how close the leaked dimensions are, it’s safe to say that Apple will stick to the same screen sizes as last year and avoid making the phones any bigger or smaller.
One key detail worth mentioning is the under-display area, which is expected to be revamped on the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. Rumor has it that Apple will introduce a new version of the Dynamic Island, potentially with all the Face ID sensors hidden under the screen and the selfie camera housed in a hole-punch cut-out. While Digital Chat Station doesn’t reveal anything new about the future of the Dynamic Island, they do specify that the new version will remain exclusive to the Pro series, while the iPhone 18 and Air 2 will have the current version.
The iPhone 18 Pro is also expected to get the new A20 Pro processor, along with better battery life and a variable aperture on the rear camera. It could also get an updated Camera Control. We expect that phone to come out this September, alongside the much-anticipated iPhone Fold. Meanwhile, the iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2 will likely arrive in early 2027.
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Great breakdown of the upcoming lineup, really helpful having all the specs in one place. The variable aperture camera sounds like its gonna be a game changer for low light photos - been waiting for this feature ever since Samsung experimented with it years ago. Honestly the screen sizes staying the same is probly smart, people complained when phones kept getting bigger anyway.