Overview
- New leaks from Ice Universe peg the cutout at roughly 13.49–13.5mm wide, about 35% narrower than the iPhone 17 Pro’s ~20.7mm.
- Respected sources including Ross Young back a centered pill-shaped design, with Instant Digital clarifying that prior top‑left camera claims stemmed from a mistranslation.
- Only the Face ID flood illuminator is reportedly shifting beneath the display this cycle, leaving the selfie camera and other sensors in a reduced central cutout.
- Adoption of LTPO+ panels is widely rumored, with Samsung Display and LG seen as primary suppliers and BOE’s role on Pro models in question.
- Analysts expect Pro models in September 2026 with standard versions possibly sliding into 2027, as rumors also point to 2nm A20/A20 Pro chips, a C2 modem, and Pro‑level camera upgrades such as a variable‑aperture main lens.