With roughly eight months to go until Apple unveils the iPhone 18 lineup, a new supply-chain leak is offering an early look at what to expect from Apple’s next generation displays. The information comes from Digital Chat Station on Weibo, a leaker with a solid track record for Apple hardware details.
The short version: screen sizes are staying the same, refresh rates remain consistent across the lineup, but Apple may be preparing a meaningful split in how the Dynamic Island works on Pro and non-Pro models.
iPhone 18 Lineup Display Sizes Reportedly Locked In
According to the leak, Apple is not changing display sizes for the iPhone 18 family compared to the iPhone 17 lineup. All models are expected to continue using LTPO OLED panels with 120Hz refresh rates.
Here’s how the lineup is said to break down:
- iPhone 18: 6.27-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz, Dynamic Island
- iPhone Air 2: 6.55-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz, Dynamic Island
- iPhone 18 Pro: 6.27-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz, new under-display cutout
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 6.86-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz, new under-display cutout
If accurate, Apple appears comfortable with its current sizing strategy. Rather than adjusting dimensions again, the company seems focused on refining internal technology and visual design.
Dynamic Island May Diverge Between Pro and Non-Pro Models
The most interesting detail in the leak involves how Apple plans to handle the front camera and Face ID hardware.
Digital Chat Station claims that the standard iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2 will retain the existing Dynamic Island design, likely unchanged from current models. That suggests the familiar pill-shaped cutout will remain part of Apple’s mainstream lineup.
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However, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are said to adopt a new under-display cutout area. Notably, the leaker does not explicitly refer to this as Dynamic Island, which has fueled speculation about a design shift.
There are two leading possibilities:
- A smaller version of the current Dynamic Island
- A hole-punch style cutout, potentially offset toward the top corner
The wording of the leak leans toward the second option, though nothing is confirmed yet. Apple is also rumored to produce these advanced camera sensors in the US.
Pro Features Becoming More Visually Distinct
If Apple does introduce a new cutout design exclusive to the Pro models, it would further separate them from the base lineup in visible ways, not just camera and performance specs.
This approach aligns with Apple’s recent strategy of giving Pro iPhones clearer visual and hardware advantages. It also fits long-term rumors about Apple gradually working toward under-display Face ID and a cleaner front display.
What this Means Heading Into 2026
While these details are still early and subject to change, the leak suggests Apple is prioritizing consistency where it works and experimentation where it matters most.
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Screen sizes and refresh rates may stay familiar, but the front display design could quietly signal the next step toward a less interrupted iPhone screen, starting with the Pro models.
As always, final confirmation will likely come closer to launch, but for now, the iPhone 18 lineup appears to be more about refinement than reinvention.
