IPhone 18 Drops Dynamic Island, Moves Face ID Under Display

January 26, 2026 Rachel Kim – Technology Editor Technology

Here’s a summary of teh key facts from the text:

* iPhone 18 Display Change: Apple is planning to remove the Dynamic Island from the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models.the base iPhone 18 model will likely retain it for a while longer.
* under-Display Face ID: The iPhone 18 (or at least the Pro models) will move the Face ID sensors under the display.
* Punch-Hole Design: This change will result in a punch-hole design for the front-facing camera and sensors, similar to many Android phones.
* Three-Year Revamp: This is part of a larger three-year plan to redesign the iPhone annually until 2027.
* iPhone 20 Path: The iPhone 18 changes are laying the groundwork for further advancements in the iPhone 20.