iPhone 18 Pro Could Feature a Much Smaller Dynamic Island

Apple may be getting closer to a cleaner, more immersive iPhone display. A new claim suggests the Dynamic Island on the next flagship could shrink significantly, making it less noticeable during everyday use.

According to leaker Ice Universe, Apple plans to reduce the width of the Dynamic Island by roughly 35 percent on both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.

How Much Smaller Are We Talking?

The leaker says the pill-shaped cutout will shrink from 20.76mm wide to 13.49mm. If accurate, that’s a meaningful reduction that would make the Dynamic Island feel far less intrusive—especially during video playback, gaming, and scrolling.

While the post doesn’t spell out the exact engineering changes, it points to consolidation or relocation of Face ID components as the likely reason.

Under-Display Face ID Is the Likely Enabler

This rumor lines up with broader chatter from the supply chain that Apple is testing under-display Face ID. By moving the infrared sensors beneath the display, Apple could dramatically reduce the physical cutout required at the top of the screen.

If that happens, the only visible opening may be a single circular cutout for the front-facing camera. The Dynamic Island software experience would still exist, masking that hole with Apple’s familiar animations and live activities.

Analyst Jeff Pu has also independently predicted a smaller Dynamic Island for the iPhone 18 Pro, adding weight to the claim.

Corner Camera Rumor Officially Put to Rest

Earlier this month, speculation swirled that Apple might move the camera cutout to the corner of the display. That idea has since been debunked as a translation error, with sources clarifying that it was the sensors—not the camera—moving under the panel.

The latest reports suggest Apple is sticking with a centered camera layout, preserving visual balance while still reducing the overall footprint.

More Than Just a Display Upgrade

Beyond the smaller Dynamic Island, the iPhone 18 Pro lineup is expected to include:

• Apple’s 2-nanometer A20 chip
• A main camera with a variable aperture, improving low-light performance and depth control

Combined with a slimmer cutout, these changes point to a refined, more futuristic look without a dramatic redesign.

A Step Closer to an All-Screen iPhone

If Apple does manage to shrink the Dynamic Island by 35 percent, it would be one of the most noticeable visual updates to the iPhone in years—and another step toward the long-rumored all-screen design.

The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to launch in fall 2026, so there’s still time for plans to change. But taken together, the leaks suggest Apple is methodically reducing visual clutter at the top of the display, one generation at a time.