A new video render is offering an early look at what could be one of the iPhone 18 Pro’s biggest visual changes yet. The concept shows Apple moving the selfie camera to the top-left corner of the display, with the Dynamic Island shifting along with it instead of staying centered.
The render, created by Jon Prosser, is based on recent reporting and presents a realistic take on how Apple could evolve the iPhone’s front-facing design without removing Dynamic Island entirely.
Why the Render Looks Different From Current iPhones
In the video, the selfie camera appears as a small punch-hole in the top-left corner rather than a centered cutout. When Dynamic Island activates, it expands outward from that corner instead of dropping down from the middle of the screen.
At first glance, it’s a noticeable change. But the design still feels familiar, especially when the Dynamic Island stretches across the display during active tasks like navigation, music playback, or calls.
The Report Behind the Render
The idea of a left-aligned selfie camera originates from a report by The Information. According to that report, Apple is planning to embed Face ID components invisibly under the display on the iPhone 18 Pro.
With Face ID hidden, the only visible cutout would be the front-facing camera. Instead of placing it in the center, Apple may relocate it to the top-left corner, where the clock currently sits.
That shift naturally raises the question of what happens to Dynamic Island.
Why Dynamic Island Would Move Instead of Disappearing
Dynamic Island was originally designed to visually mask the camera and Face ID cutouts. Even if Face ID goes under-display, the feature has grown into a core part of iOS.
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It now handles live activities such as directions, timers, background calls, music playback, and sports scores. Removing it would mean reworking major interface elements across the system.
Moving Dynamic Island to align with the new camera position allows Apple to preserve that functionality while modernizing the hardware.
Would a Left-Aligned Dynamic Island Work?
From a usability perspective, a left-aligned punch-hole camera isn’t unusual. Many Android phones already use corner camera cutouts, and users generally adapt quickly.
As long as Dynamic Island continues to expand across the width of the screen when active, the interface would remain visually balanced rather than feeling lopsided.
In everyday use, the placement would likely become invisible muscle memory within days.
What This Could Mean for Future iPhones
If accurate, this design change hints at Apple’s longer-term goal of a fully uninterrupted display. A left-aligned punch-hole could be a transitional step as under-display camera and Face ID technology continues to improve.
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For now, the iPhone 18 Pro may represent Apple’s next phase. Cleaner than today’s design, but not yet completely cutout-free.
As always, this remains a rumor. But the render offers a compelling look at how Apple could evolve the Dynamic Island without abandoning it altogether.
