iPhone 18 Pro Might Move Dynamic Island from Center, Leak Hints

Apple’s next iPhone 18 Pro models might deliver a noticeable change to the front display design. According to recent leaks, the Dynamic Island could shift from its current central location.

A new video from leaker Jon Prosser on Front Page Tech suggests that Apple may introduce under-display Face ID technology in the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. This change could prompt a move for the selfie camera to the top-left corner, appearing as a smaller punch-hole cutout.

Dynamic Island’s New Placement May Follow Camera Shift

Prosser speculates that if the selfie camera ends up in the top-left corner, Apple might also relocate the Dynamic Island interface to that same spot. Instead of unfolding from the middle, it would animate outward from the top-left, continuing to deliver Live Activities, alerts, timers, and background app indicators.

Since its introduction on the iPhone 14 Pro models, the Dynamic Island has remained dead-center. It’s an interactive element where Apple transformed the sensor cutout into something more functional than a static notch.

More Leads on Under-Display Face ID

While Prosser’s claim is fresh, the notion of under-display Face ID for the iPhone 18 Pro has circulated from other sources as well.

The Information had previously reported that Apple may conceal much of the Face ID sensors under the display, leaving only a modest punch-hole camera cutout positioned in the top-left corner.

However, iGeeksBlog points out that Prosser’s insights regarding the Dynamic Island might stem from assumptions rather than independent verification, as Apple might choose other UI redesign paths.

Apple Could Opt to Keep Dynamic Island in the Middle

Former display analyst Ross Young suggests that even with under-display Face ID, Apple might preserve the Dynamic Island’s central position by compressing it into a tinier pill or hole design. This would allow Apple to retain the current interface function without moving a significant element to one side.

Probably 3 stages:
2026 – smaller notch as some under panel Face ID elements remain in the notch rather than transparent under the panel.

2028 – all under panel Face ID elements except the selfie camera are hidden under the panel without a notch. Selfie camera remains separate…

— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) June 23, 2025

Thus, though speculation about a top-left camera arrangement is conceivable, it’s not definite that the Dynamic Island will follow suit.

Additional iPhone 18 Pro Features Under Discussion

Prosser’s report also revisits other circulating iPhone 18 Pro rumors, which include:

• New colorways like burgundy, brown, and purple
• A variable aperture camera system
• A simplified Camera Control button
• The A20 Pro chip
• Apple’s C2 modem
• Expanded satellite features

Apple is anticipated to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro lineup in September 2026.

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