Dynamic Island Set for Potential Changes in iPhone 18 Lineup
The upcoming iPhone 18 series may introduce significant alterations to the Dynamic Island feature, according to recent leaks. Specifications for the iPhone 18 lineup suggest possible updates to the Dynamic Island, with one display leak indicating a surprising new design for certain Apple iPhone 18 models.
Leaker Digital Chat Station shared these details about the potential iPhone 18 lineup on Weibo, as reported by 9to5Mac. The leaker's report outlines screen sizes and specifications for four anticipated phones: the iPhone Air 2, iPhone 18, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
iPhone 18 Leaks Point to Two Dynamic Island Designs
The Dynamic Island's potential evolution is a key point of interest. The iPhone 18 series might feature two distinct designs for the Dynamic Island.
According to the leaker, the iPhone 18 and the iPhone Air 2 are expected to retain the current Dynamic Island design, suggesting no significant changes from existing models.
However, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models could feature a smaller, pill-shaped Dynamic Island.
There are differing online reports regarding this new design. Some sources suggest the new Dynamic Island will be smaller while maintaining its pill shape, while others claim it will be a simple hole-punch cutout located near the top-left corner of the display.
This new cutout design is reportedly exclusive to the 18 Pro models, with the base iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2 not featuring this change.
Display Sizes Remain Consistent
The iPhone 18 models are expected to maintain the same screen sizes as the iPhone 17 line, indicating Apple's strategy to keep display dimensions unchanged for this generation.
The iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Pro are anticipated to feature 6.27-inch screens with a 120Hz refresh rate and the Dynamic Island.
The iPhone Air 2 is expected to have a 6.55-inch display. Based on the leaked information, the iPhone 18 Pro Max will boast the largest display, measuring 6.86 inches.
Reports from late last year indicated that the iPhone Air model experienced lower sales compared to other iPhone 17 models. In October, Apple reportedly reduced production orders for the iPhone Air while increasing orders for other iPhone 17 models.
iPhone 17 Sales Dominate Rivals in China
Recent reports highlight Apple's strong performance in the Chinese market, with iPhone 17 sales significantly outperforming the combined total of top-tier models from competitors like Xiaomi, Huawei, Oppo, and Vivo.
Tipster Ice Universe, reporting on X, stated that Apple sold approximately 17.27 million iPhone 17 units in China by mid-January 2026. This figure encompasses the iPhone 17, Pro, and Pro Max models sold in under four months.
In contrast, sales for rival leading smartphones are considerably lower. The Xiaomi 17 series, including the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, sold around 3.08 million units. The Huawei Mate 80 series recorded sales of 2.06 million units. The Vivo X300 and Oppo Find X9 series sold approximately 1.16 million and 0.91 million units, respectively.
This data suggests that Apple's latest iPhones have outsold all leading domestic high-end models in China during the same period, indicating a high demand for premium iPhones in this series.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 series and other new leading smartphones are scheduled for release later this year. It remains to be seen how long Apple can maintain this sales momentum.
Future Outlook and Release Timeline
The recent leak regarding the iPhone 18 series does not include updates on the foldable iPhone, which is rumored to debut alongside the iPhone 18 lineup.
Rumors and leaks concerning the iPhone 18 are expected to continue circulating online. The iPhone 18 lineup is slated for launch in approximately eight months, during Apple's next major annual event.