Apple is reportedly working on a foldable iPad Pro, and the current prototype includes an under-display Face ID. The leak came from Weibo-based leaker Digital Chat Station.
According to the leaker, the prototype packs an 18.8-inch foldable screen and a “metal superstructure lens” that integrates Face ID components beneath the display, which enables seamless facial recognition without visible sensors.
An 18.8″ display paired with under-display Face ID
Apple has been mocked for its switch from a notch only to a pill-shaped cutout on the screen, which is necessary for all the Face ID sensors. With this under-display tech, the foldable iPad (or possibly future iPhone as well) is expected to offer a more immersive visual experience. This development also marks the first time under-display Face ID has been linked to Apple’s foldable devices.
Analyst firm DSCC (Via MacRumors) predicts that Apple will launch an 18.8-inch foldable iPad Pro with an OLED display in 2027. Meanwhile, supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that LG will begin mass-producing display panels for a foldable MacBook with a 20.2-inch or 18.8-inch screen in late 2025. These reports highlight Apple’s ambitions to redefine portable computing with the adoption of larger, foldable devices.
The Wall Street Journal has also reported that Apple is working on a foldable device intended to function as a laptop, which will unfold to a 19-inch screen. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman adds that Apple is developing a “giant” foldable iPad with a focus on eliminating the crease, which is a problem Android smartphone makers are yet to figure out how to solve.
In addition to the foldable iPad, Apple is said to be working on a book-style foldable iPhone, expected to launch late next year. Due to space constraints, this device will reportedly replace Face ID with Touch ID integrated into a side button, similar to recent iPad models.
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