The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are already making waves, with a tipster leaking key details about their display sizes and design changes. Although Apple has yet to unveil the iPhone 17 series, rumors about its successors are already surfacing. 
According to a report from Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the iPhone 18 Pro is expected to feature a 6.27-inch display, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max will come with a larger 6.86-inch screen.
One of the most notable changes is in the front design. Apple is rumored to retire the pill-shaped cutout that has been a staple of iPhones in recent years, opting instead for a circular punch-hole that could expand into the Dynamic Island
. This shift will significantly alter the ‘screen-to-body’ ratio, giving the phones a sleeker, more modern appearance.
The displays will likely feature LTPO OLED panels with ProMotion technology, enabling a dynamic refresh rate between 1Hz and 120Hz. This will enhance battery life and deliver smoother scrolling. However, the move to a punch-hole cutout is more than just cosmetic. The Face ID components, including the IR blaster and dot projector, are expected to be integrated beneath the OLED screen, which could raise questions about the accuracy of Face ID once it’s embedded in the display.
Apple has reportedly been testing this under-screen technology for years, and while it’s been slow to adopt new designs, this bold change could mark a significant leap forward. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will likely pave the way for even bigger changes in future models. The next major shift could arrive with the iPhone 19 series, rumored to feature a single sheet of glass for a more seamless ‘all-screen’ look. But with new technologies come potential risks. If Face ID’s accuracy or front camera image quality is compromised, Apple might reconsider these bold changes.
As exciting as these updates sound, it’s important to take them with a grain of salt. Apple is notorious for refining its products right up until launch, and any of these rumored features could change or be scrapped entirely. For now, we’ll have to wait for more concrete details to emerge in the coming months.