iPhone 19 may finally bring under-display selfie camera
Apple might finally be on track to deliver a true all-screen iPhone — and it could happen as early as the iPhone 19. According to a report by The Information, Apple is working towards placing both Face ID and the front-facing camera under the display in future iPhones. The tech could debut in the iPhone 18 Pro series next year, while the 2027 iPhone — likely the iPhone 19 — may be the first to feature a completely edge-to-edge screen, marking the 20th anniversary of the iPhone.advertisementFace ID uses infrared light to scan your face, and placing it behind the screen presents a major challenge. Most display panels aren't very good at letting infrared light pass through, which can impact accuracy. However, Apple seems to be tackling this with a patent it was recently granted, as spotted by Patently Apple. The method involves removing certain subpixels — the tiny red, green, and blue elements that make up a display — to create transparent zones. These gaps allow infrared light to pass through more easily, without affecting visual quality. Apple's design also clears up wiring and touch components in those areas to let the system work properly.Earlier rumours suggested that under-display Face ID might arrive with the iPhone 15 or 16, but those predictions didn't pan out. That said, the iPhone 17 might show the first visible change. As per analyst Jeff Pu, at least one iPhone 17 model — possibly the iPhone 17 Pro Max — could feature a smaller Dynamic Island, hinting at internal shifts ahead of the full redesign.advertisement
Under-display selfie cameras aren't new in the Android world. Brands like Samsung have been using them in foldables for the last few years, including on the inner display of Galaxy Z Fold models. But image quality has often been underwhelming, especially for video calls and selfies. Apple's challenge is to overcome that while maintaining its usual high-quality standards, especially now that front cameras are widely used for selfies and video calls.For now, we are fast approaching September, when Apple is expected to launch its next-generation iPhone 17 models, including the standard iPhone 17, 17 Air, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. Unless you have been living under a rock, the iPhone 17 Air is said to replace the Plus models, and is touted to be the slimmest flagship phone Apple has ever worked on. If the rumours are to be believed, the iPhone 17 Air will be just 5.5mm thick and weigh only 145 grams.
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