Updated
Updated · Tom's Guide · May 4
iPhone 18 Pro Dynamic Island may shrink by up to 35%
Updated
Updated · Tom's Guide · May 4

iPhone 18 Pro Dynamic Island may shrink by up to 35%

12 articles · Updated · Tom's Guide · May 4
  • Leakers Majin Bu, Vadim Yuryev and Ice Universe suggest the cutout could fall from 20.06mm on iPhone 17 Pro to 14.98mm or even 13.5mm.
  • The change would address years of complaints that the feature takes too much screen space, though the reported images appear to be mockups or dummy units rather than final devices.
  • The Pro models are expected in September, with other rumours pointing to a variable-aperture camera, new colours and an A20 Pro chip that could be Apple's first 2nm processor.
With Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro debuting under new leadership and featuring a 2nm chip, can these upgrades truly redefine the premium smartphone experience?
How will shrinking the Dynamic Island and adding under-display Face ID change daily iPhone use, and are there hidden trade-offs for users?
Will Apple’s aggressive pricing and entry into foldables disrupt the market, or will production challenges and high costs limit their impact?