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iPhone 18 Leaks: Similar Displays, Pro Cutout Redesign

Published 14 January 2026

Apple is preparing to unveil its iPhone 18 lineup later this year, with leaks suggesting display sizes similar to the previous generation and a potential redesign of the front-facing cutout on Pro models, according to a prominent tipster.

Digital Chat Station, a leaker with a track record of accurate Apple information, shared details on the Chinese social media platform Weibo this week about the anticipated screen specifications for the iPhone 18 series. The base iPhone 18 is expected to feature a 6.27-inch LTPO display with a 120Hz refresh rate and the standard Dynamic Island cutout. The iPhone Air 2, a successor to last year's model, would have a slightly larger 6.55-inch LTPO panel with the same refresh rate and Dynamic Island design. For the premium variants, the iPhone 18 Pro would retain a 6.27-inch display, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max would measure 6.86 inches, both using LTPO technology for 120Hz performance.

The most notable change centers on the Pro models' front design. Digital Chat Station indicated a redesigned underdisplay cutout area, where the Face ID system's TrueDepth sensors would be hidden beneath the screen, leaving only the front camera visible as a subtle...

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