Apple has moved the iPhone 18 lineup into its prototype production phase, according to a new leak. The same report also claims that Apple is testing under-display Face ID on the Pro models. If accurate, this signals an early step toward a cleaner front design while Apple keeps its current product structure intact.
The leak outlines four regular iPhone models and does not mention a foldable version. That suggests Apple plans to stick with a familiar lineup this cycle rather than add a new form factor.
What the tipster says about development
Digital Chat Station shared the details on Weibo, stating that the iPhone 18 series has entered a sample production stage. The post lists display sizes and confirms that all models are using LTPO OLED panels with 120Hz refresh rates.
The tipster also notes that only the Pro models are testing a “new area under the screen,” which aligns with reports of under-display Face ID rather than a full removal of the Dynamic Island across the lineup.
Reported display sizes and features
Based on the information shared, Apple is testing the following configurations:
- iPhone 18: 6.27-inch LTPO 120Hz display with Dynamic Island
- iPhone Air 2: 6.55-inch LTPO 120Hz display with Dynamic Island
- iPhone 18 Pro: 6.27-inch LTPO 120Hz display with under-display Face ID
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 6.86-inch LTPO 120Hz display with under-display Face ID
The leak does not mention an under-display front camera. That change appears reserved for a later generation, possibly tied to a major anniversary model.
Prototype production does not lock in final hardware. Apple often tests multiple versions at this stage and drops designs that do not meet its standards. Still, the presence of under-display Face ID on the Pro models points to a gradual shift rather than a full redesign.
For now, the iPhone 18 lineup looks familiar in size and structure, with its biggest experiment happening beneath the display on the higher-end models.
