The iPhone 17is now breaking pre-order records after just being introduced less than a week ago, but that doesn't mean that rumors about the iPhone 18 are going to stop. Apple's 2026 iPhone series, the iPhone 18, is now back in the rumor mill with the revival of a long-running claim about the front camera system and Face ID.
Reportedly, this would be due to changes in components with less to cover up with the Dynamic Island. The leaker, however, claims that the iPhone 18 may not have an under-display Face ID or camera.
Well, under-screen cameras would be one way to remove the visible elements on the display, interrupting a true edge-to-edge experience. However, obviously, that's an engineering challenge as various sensors will have to work behind the pixels.
The iPhone 17. | Image Credit - Apple
Right now, the Cupertino tech giant uses cut-outs for the components, but rumors have been claiming that Apple may use an under-display Face ID, at least. For the selfie camera, more development may be required.
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Would you want Apple to remove the Dynamic Island completely?
Yes, I want a true full screen
66.67%
No, I actually like the Dynamic Island
22.22%
Don’t care as long as Face ID works flawlessly
11.11%
63 Votes
Another tipster, Digital Chat Station, claimed back in May that an under-display Face ID may come for the iPhone 18 Pro, but none of this has obviously been confirmed so far.
I am quite used to the Dynamic Island and notches on iPhones, so I barely notice them anymore. However, it would be potentially very nice to not have them interrupt the display. The tech needs to be there, though, as there's no point, in my opinion, in equipping the iPhone 18 with an under-display Face ID or selfie camera if those won't work flawlessly.
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Iskra Petrova is a news writer at PhoneArena, where she covers mobile tech news and maintains the site’s device hubs with the latest leaked specs, rumors, and official details for upcoming phones. She joined PhoneArena in 2020 after three years in technical support for Microsoft Exchange, giving her practical experience with software infrastructure and troubleshooting. Iskra holds a Master’s Degree in Literature, which helps her translate complex tech details into clear, reader-friendly coverage. She is a daily Apple ecosystem user, while also closely following Sony Xperia’s camera-focused phones and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip series.
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