Apple Eyes 50% Smaller iPhone 18 Pro Dynamic Island as Rumors Point to Higher Prices
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Updated · Digital Camera World · Jun 21
Apple Eyes 50% Smaller iPhone 18 Pro Dynamic Island as Rumors Point to Higher Prices
3 articles · Updated · Digital Camera World · Jun 21
Summary
Apple’s rumored iPhone 18 Pro could shrink the Dynamic Island to 13.49mm from 20.76mm—about 50% narrower—freeing up more display area ahead of a likely September launch.
The Pro models are also tipped to add a variable-aperture main camera lens, though the rear camera bar is expected to stay the same width as on the iPhone 17 Pro.
Display upgrades in the rumors include LTPO+ OLED panels using IGZO transistors and possibly Samsung’s M16 screen tech, aimed at improving power efficiency, brightness and refresh control.
iOS 27 is expected to add Siri upgrades, including a Camera app AI mode and prompt-based wallpaper generation in Image Playground.
Prices are rumored to rise as component costs climb, with NAND flash getting pricier and the variable-aperture lens said to cost up to 50% more than current fixed-aperture glass.