Apple introduced the Dynamic Island with the iPhone 14 Pro series back in 2022 and has kept its dimensions untouched since then. Now, leaked images of screen protectors for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series suggest that the Dynamic Island could finally see a design update in 2026.

The company has been exploring under-display solutions for quite some time, but judging by its track record, a shift to a hole-punch design seems unlikely until it fully addresses the common issues associated with UDC technology.

According to the latest leak, the infrared flood illuminator, part of the Face ID system, may finally move under the display. However, the infrared camera will still require a cutout. This change reportedly makes the Dynamic Island around 35% smaller than previous generations, which would be a welcome improvement. The screen protectors also reinforce earlier leaks pointing to a smaller Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 Pro series.

While there’s no explanation for why parts of Apple’s Face ID system still require a cutout, previous reports suggest there may be more at play than just technical limitations. Apple’s 20th anniversary iPhone is expected to arrive next year, and the company is reportedly planning major upgrades to mark the occasion. In that context, a smaller Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 Pro lineup wouldn’t be surprising, even if Apple has already found ways to move to a hole-punch design without compromising functionality.

Elsewhere, the iPhone 18 Pro series is expected to feature a 2nm-based A20 Pro chip, along with a variable aperture system for the main camera. So while Apple may be saving some of its more “groundbreaking” changes for 2027, the upcoming Pro models should still have enough to generate excitement.

There’s still some time before Apple officially unveils the iPhone 18 Pro series, but more details are likely to surface through unofficial channels as we get closer to launch.

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