If so, that means that under-screen Face ID could debut on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max next year. In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman offered a similar timeframe.

The Information said that the iPhone 18 Pro models will not have a centrally placed selfie camera once Face ID goes under the display. Instead, the camera will go to the top left corner of the screen.

Apple is planning to have a punch-hole camera in the iPhone 18 Pro line, with a leaker saying the smaller aperture will still be able to handle Face ID.

In late 2023, reports claimed that the under-screen Face ID feature won't arrive until "after 2026," with it being an iPhone 18 feature at the earliest. It reappeared in May 2024, with a 2026 ...

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Leaker Digital Chat Station, as reported earlier by 9to5Mac, suggested a 7.76-inch inner screen with a 2,713x1,920-pixel resolution and a 5.49-inch outer screen with a 2,088x1,422-pixel resolution.

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In May 2024, however, Young said he heard this change had been delayed until 2026. If so, that means that under-screen Face ID could debut on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max next year.

Leaker Digital Chat Station, as reported earlier by 9to5Mac, suggested a 7.76-inch inner screen with a 2,713x1,920-pixel resolution and a 5.49-inch outer screen with a 2,088x1,422-pixel resolution.