We are just a few months away from the unveiling of the iPhone 17 series. Nonetheless, this does not imply that speculation surrounding the forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro models is absent from the headlines. In fact, a reliable leaker on Weibo, Digital Chat Station, has disclosed some of the anticipated display enhancements for the iPhone 18 Pro models.
Per their disclosures, Apple will keep the same 6.27-inch and 6.86-inch displays for the models expected in 2026. Nonetheless, the company intends to boost the display resolution to 1.5K. While this may not represent a significant shift for users of the iPhone 18 Pro, owners of the iPhone 18 Pro Max will notice a marked increase in display resolution from 2796×1290 pixels at 460 PPI to 2860×1310 pixels at 460 PPI. This adjustment would enhance visual quality while maintaining clarity.
Despite the increased resolution, the iPhone 18 Pro display leak also aligns with earlier rumors that Apple will implement a single punch-hole display design, as the company seeks to place Face ID components beneath the display. While the implications for the Dynamic Island functionalities remain uncertain, Apple is gearing up for the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, at which point it plans to position all front-facing sensors below the screen.
That being said, this iPhone 18 Pro display leak indicates the first design alteration for the iPhone’s display since the launch of the iPhone 14 Pro a few years prior.
Ultimately, the sole question left is whether Cupertino will opt for a centralized punch-hole or follow what a previous rumor suggested regarding the selfie camera being in the top left corner of the display.
As reported by BGR’s Chris Smith, the primary reason Apple may select this unconventional placement is identity: “That sort of placement might seem unusual for Apple, but there’s a big reason for choosing a corner for the selfie camera: identity. All Android phones with hole-punch displays have that camera placed in the middle of the screen. The iPhone 18 Pros would stand out immediately in that crowd of Androids. A selfie cam cutout on the left side of the screen will tell you that it’s an iPhone.”
Conclusion
The iPhone 18 Pro is still over a year away from its launch, so much can shift in that time. BGR will continue to monitor the latest rumors regarding this upcoming series.
