iPhone 18 Pro Leak: Centered Camera & Hidden Sensors Revealed?

February 2, 2026

iPhone 18 Pro : la caméra centrée et les capteurs invisibles excentrés ?

Uncertainty Surrounds the Future Design of iPhone 18 Pro’s Dynamic Island

There’s a lot of speculation about the upcoming design changes to the iPhone 18 Pro’s Dynamic Island feature. A consensus among rumors suggests that it will shrink in size thanks to the integration of some Face ID sensors under the screen. However, details beyond that are murky. Some sources believe it will be minimized to a mere circular notch for the front camera, while others suggest it will only be slightly narrower. Additionally, there’s a persistent rumor from The Information suggesting the notch might be moved to the left corner of the screen, although this is disputed by others.

Insightful Clarification by Instant Digital and ShrimpApplePro

Today, Instant Digital has provided a plausible explanation, supported by ShrimpApplePro. They suggest that Apple indeed plans to position sensors in the top left corner of the iPhone 18 Pro, but these would be the sensors integrated under the display and thus invisible. The visible sensors would remain centrally located on the screen. Therefore, the existence of Dynamic Island, both in terms of hardware and software, would not be challenged by these changes.

Strategic Design Choices Linked to New Foldable iPhone

The rumor initiated by The Information has been taken seriously, partly because the site has previously been a reliable source of information, such as for the iPhone 17 Pro last year. Additionally, the rumor addresses another issue: Apple’s inability to center the webcam on the screen of its upcoming foldable iPhone, which is expected to launch in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro. Positioning the webcam at the hinge would be impractical, hence, it might need to be placed off-center. Placing it in the top left corner on the iPhone 18 Pro could be a move to maintain design consistency across the lineup.

We expect to get more accurate details by spring, as Apple’s subcontractors begin handling industrial blueprints that often end up leaking online. You can find more about the latest rumors concerning the iPhone 18 lineup in this detailed article.

Update 18:04 :

This explanation has been endorsed by Ross Young, an analyst well-regarded for his informed insights.

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