It hasn’t even been a full week since the iPhone 17 lineup went on sale, and leaks about Apple’s next flagship are already surfacing. According to a new report from Chinese leaker Setsuna Digital, the iPhone 18 series, due in 2026, could see a smaller Dynamic Island but may still miss out on one of the most anticipated design upgrades.
The leak claims that Apple is working to shrink the Dynamic Island cutout, which currently houses Face ID sensors and the front camera. Instead of eliminating it altogether, Apple may be preparing a more compact version. That would mean no under-display Face ID or camera just yet, despite long-running rumors pointing in that direction.
This lines up with chatter about Apple’s 2026 plans, which could bring other changes to the lineup, and even Apple’s first foldable device. But under-display technology may not arrive until the iPhone 19 or perhaps a special anniversary edition in 2027.
Setsuna Digital does have some credibility, having leaked the iPhone 17’s vapor chamber cooling system correctly, though their track record isn’t flawless. As always, these kinds of early leaks should be taken with a dose of skepticism.
If accurate, the iPhone 18 will represent more of a refinement than a redesign. Apple seems to be taking its time on the transition to a truly all-screen iPhone, while rivals like Samsung continue to push harder into foldables. For now, the smaller Dynamic Island looks like the next step in Apple’s slow march toward a cleaner front display.
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