iPhone 18 rumors are already here – this feature could make you rush to buy iPhone 17 right now

If you were skipping iPhone 17, hoping to buy next year’s iPhone 18 instead, there’s an important update you should know. Rumors have suggested Apple might hide Face ID under the iPhone 18 display, leaving only a small hole-punch selfie camera. But that may not happen.

According to Instant Digital, the iPhone 18’s Face ID will only get smaller, not hidden under the display. Instant Digital specifically says the iPhone 18 series will have a slightly narrower pill design for Face ID and camera sensors, according to the report by Tom’s Guide.

Smaller Face ID in iPhone 18

The iPhone 18 series will not have a single camera, nor will it feature under-screen Face ID or under-display selfie cameras. Instant Digital has accurately leaked Apple info in the past, but has also been wrong before. So at this early stage, it’s impossible to know which rumors are true.


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The leaker mentions the entire iPhone 18 series, not just the standard iPhone 18. So even iPhone 18 Pro buyers shouldn’t expect under-display Face ID. Many fans are disappointed, especially after hearing that Apple could delay iPhone 18, releasing only the Pro models next September, as stated in the report by Tom’s Guide.

iPhone 18 camera and screen update

Apple’s Face ID has shrunk since the iPhone X, but it still takes up precious screen space, which is frustrating for fans wanting a clean display. People were especially hoping for an iPhone design with only a hole-punch camera, like some Android phones, but that won’t happen with iPhone 18, as mentioned in the reports.

Looking further ahead, rumors say iPhone 19 or iPhone 20 could finally move the camera under the display. If Apple does it, it could be the first under-display camera actually worth using, given Apple’s high standards. If Face ID stays visible, the selfie camera will also remain in its current spot, so no full-screen redesign yet.

On the bright side, the Dynamic Island feature will stay in its current form a little longer, avoiding a major design revamp right after launch. Overall, while iPhone 18 will bring slightly smaller Face ID, it won’t deliver the fully hidden Face ID or single-camera look that some fans were hoping for, according to the report by Tom’s Guide.

FAQs

Q1. Will iPhone 18 have Face ID under the screen?
No, iPhone 18 will have a smaller Face ID, but it won’t be hidden under the display.

Q2. Will iPhone 18 have a single camera or hole-punch design?
No, iPhone 18 will keep the current pill-shaped camera layout and will not have a single or under-display camera.