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iPhone 18 Pro Prototypes Reportedly Test Under-Display Face ID as Sample Production Begins

Supply-chain leaks indicate Apple is trialing a new front sensor layout on the 2026 Pro models while considering a staggered release for the rest of the lineup.

Overview

  • Digital Chat Station says the iPhone 18 family, including a second‑generation iPhone Air, has entered a sample or prototype production stage.
  • All models are reportedly using LTPO OLED panels up to 120Hz, with screen sizes largely matching the iPhone 17 series.
  • Only the Pro and Pro Max are tipped to test under‑screen Face ID, with the selfie camera likely shifting to a small punch‑hole that some reports place near the top left.
  • The standard iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2 are expected to retain the Dynamic Island, signaling a split front‑design strategy across the range.
  • Multiple outlets also cite unconfirmed plans for a September 2026 debut for the Pro models and a possible delay of the base models to early 2027, alongside ongoing rumors of a 2nm A20 Pro chip, variable aperture optics, and new colors.