Apple is testing under-screen Face ID for the iPhone 18 Pro, marking the next major shift in its display design. The company is working on a setup that hides the TrueDepth sensors under the panel without affecting accuracy. This move shows Apple wants a cleaner front design without relying on the current cutout.
Here’s what we know from early reports. The system uses a new type of glass that lets infrared sensors read your face through the display. This allows hardware to stay hidden while still working at full strength. It also hints that Apple is confident enough to change the layout for its top models.
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According to ‘Smart Pikachu‘, a Weibo account with a track record in supply-chain leaks, Apple is testing a spliced micro-transparent glass window. This glass improves infrared transmission, allowing the sensors to read through the screen without distortion.
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This approach mirrors industry methods that rely on micro-perforated or nano-patterned glass. These techniques open tiny pathways for sensors while keeping the display uniform to your eyes. Because of this, suppliers are speeding up preparation in case Apple pushes the design into full production.
Rumors also clash on what the iPhone 18 Pro will look like. Some reports claim the Dynamic Island will disappear, leaving only a small pinhole at the upper left of the screen. Other reports say the Dynamic Island stays. The debate shows how early Apple is in the process and how much could still shift.
Apple plans to launch the iPhone 18 Pro lineup in September as part of a two-pair announcement. The foldable iPhone is expected to arrive alongside it. The standard iPhone 18 and lower-priced iPhone 18e are said to be coming later in early 2027.
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