iPhone 18 Pro rumours have started coming and here is everything we know about it
The iPhone 18 Pro might get under-display Face ID sensors. Yes, we are talking about the iPhone 18 Pro, which is still more than a year away. But the buzz has started, the kind of buzz that is worth talking about. According to rumours, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, which are likely to arrive in 2026, may get a punch-hole front camera cutout because Apple is reportedly testing an under-display Face ID sensor.advertisementAdditionally, there are rumours of six iPhones in the iPhone 18 series, with the launch divided in two phases. Let's take a detailed look at everything we are hearing about Apple's iPhone 18 series.In-display Face ID system for iPhone 18 ProAccording to a rumour circulating on Chinese social platform Weibo, Apple is currently testing under-display Face ID technology for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. If it works fine, this may see the company finally ditch the pill-shaped notch that has somewhat restricted even the premium iPhone Pro models from offering a truly edge-to-edge screen experience, something that is common with Android phones. The tech Apple is currently testing is said to allow these Pro models to feature just a single hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera, unlike the pill shaped notch which currently houses selfie camera and Face-ID sensor. Better than Android in-display Face ID systemadvertisement
Now, Apple will not just match the design of Android phones, but its in-display Face ID sensor is likely to be better. Rumours suggest that while Android rivals have adopted under-display sensors years ago, they've largely relied on 2D facial recognition or in-display fingerprint readers. Apple's Face ID, by contrast, relies on a complex system of sensors and dot projectors to enable secure 3D face recognition. It is important to note that Apple is still testing this tech, and there are chances that the company might not introduce this technology until it is ready — possibly by 2026. As we have seen, Apple has a history of scrapping features that don't meet its performance and quality standards, especially when it comes to biometric security.iPhone 18 under-the-hood upgradesAside from under-display Face ID, the iPhone 18 Pro series is expected to bring several hardware upgrades. One of the possibilities is a variable aperture camera system for the iPhone 18 Pro Max, which could significantly improve the low-light performance of Apple's flagship models by allowing the lens to adjust based on lighting conditions.The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are also expected to debut with the A20 chip, which will likely be built using TSMC's third-generation 3nm process. There were earlier reports about a potential shift to TSMC's 2nm process, but only time will tell. Compared to the current iPhone 16 series and the upcoming iPhone 17 series, the A20 in the iPhone 18 series would definitely deliver a significant performance and efficiency boost.iPhone 18 series launch in two phasesadvertisementMeanwhile, another rumour about the iPhone 18 series is coming from a report by The Information. This report claims that Apple is planning to change its traditional iPhone release cycle starting with the iPhone 18 series. In this change, rather than launching all iPhone models at one event, Apple may introduce the Pro models — iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a new ultra-thin model possibly called iPhone 18 Air — in autumn 2026, while the standard iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e will follow in early 2027.The report suggests that this phased launch cycle will allow Apple more time to manage complex production processes, especially for new form-factors like the foldable iPhone, which is also being tested with under-display Face ID. It is also likely to help Apple smoothen supply chain challenges as it scales up production in newer markets like India.
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