Apple to Move Camera to Top Left, Hide Face ID Under Display in iPhone 18 Pro Redesign [Report]

Apple is planning a major redesign for its iPhone 18 Pro models in 2026, moving the Face ID sensors under the screen and shifting the camera to the top-left corner of the display, according to a new report from The Information.

For years, the notch or Dynamic Island has occupied the top-center area to house Face ID components, proximity sensors, and ambient light sensors. The report indicates that for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple intends to embed all those sensors directly beneath the display panel. According to someone with direct knowledge, this clears the way for a much cleaner look, leaving only a solitary hole-punch for the front camera, now distinctly positioned in the top-left.

Moving the camera cutout from the center to the top-left corner, while also hiding the sensors, would dramatically reduce the visual interruption on the screen. We've seen other phone makers try putting tech under the display, though it hasn't always been perfect – sometimes the sensors don't work as well or the screen looks a bit off in that spot. However, Apple tends to wait until it can deliver impressive results before delivering on a feature.


This reported design for the 2026 Pro models appears to be a calculated step. It paves the way for the ultimate goal, potentially arriving in 2027 (coinciding with the iPhone's 20th anniversary). The report suggests at least one model then could feature both the sensors and the front-facing camera completely hidden under the display, finally achieving that true edge-to-edge screen experience.

Alongside the Pro models showcasing this new front design, Apple is also expected to update the thin iPhone, and introduce its first foldable – a book-style device reportedly featuring an inner display just under 8 inches diagonally when unfolded and an outer display just under 5.7 inches when shut. If the report is correct, Apple will split its smartphone launches with the new standard and low cost iPhone models arriving in spring 2027.

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