Updated Jan.25 with more details of what’s coming for both the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 displays.
The next Pro iPhone will see a significant change to the design of the screen, according to a new report. In recent years, the display has changed in size, but not in one vital element: the Dynamic Island. meanwhile, a separate report promises a striking upgrade for the iPhone 18 display, with greater brightness on offer.
What will the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Pro displays be like?
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Let’s start with the iPhone 18 Pro. According to a report from 9to5Mac, citing display industry sources, Apple is planning to replace the Dynamic Island with a new, smaller pill-shaped cutout, and a separate hole-punch cutout for the front-facing camera. This design, frequently enough referred to as a “dual-island” setup, is currently used by many Android phone manufacturers. This change would mean a larger usable display area, as the Dynamic Island, while innovative, does take up a significant portion of the screen.
the report suggests Apple has been working on this design for some time, and it’s expected to debut with the iPhone 18 Pro in 2025. the move is driven by a desire to maximize screen real estate and perhaps offer a more symmetrical look. It’s a significant shift, as the Dynamic Island has become a defining feature of the Pro iPhones sence its introduction with the iPhone 14 Pro.
Simultaneously occurring, a separate report from MacRumors, also citing display industry sources, details improvements coming to the iPhone 18 display. This report claims that the iPhone 18 will boast a significant increase in brightness, reaching up to 3,000 nits. This would be a substantial jump from the iPhone 15 Pro’s peak brightness of 2,000 nits.
Increased brightness would improve visibility in direct sunlight and enhance the overall viewing experience, notably for HDR content. The report also suggests that Apple is working on improving the efficiency of its displays, which could help to mitigate any potential battery drain from the increased brightness.
These two reports paint an exciting picture for the future of iPhone displays.The iPhone 18 Pro could offer a more immersive viewing experience with a larger usable screen, while the iPhone 18 could deliver a brighter, more vibrant display. As always, these are just reports based on industry sources, and Apple’s plans could change. However, they offer a compelling glimpse into what we might expect from the next generation of iPhones.