The biggest surprise concerns the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max models. Reports suggest that Apple has finally managed to hide the Face ID sensors under the screen, an advancement that would allow the Dynamic Island to be reduced to a simple hole for the front camera. The result would be an almost completely clear front, a look not seen since the jump to the 'notch' in 2017.
This break indicates a clear priority: giving prominence to the ultra-premium segment and experimental technology, relegating basic models to a temporary second tier.
Regarding displays, the entire iPhone 18 range, including standard models, would make the definitive leap to 120 Hz, breaking Apple's strategy of reserving this fluidity for Pro models. Additionally, the iPhone 18 Pro Max would grow slightly to 6.86 inches, while the iPhone Air 2 would feature a 6.55-inch panel in an ultra-thin body.
The most unexpected change is the launch calendar. According to experts, Apple is preparing a split launch: the iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and the anticipated iPhone Fold would arrive in late 2026, while the standard iPhone 18 would not be released until spring 2027. This move breaks the tradition of presenting the entire family in September.
