Rumor: Apple’s Anniversary iPhone May Keep a Display Cutout, and We Tend to Believe It
A cutout remains likely
Digital Chat Station said in a Weibo Q&A about iPhone 18 that the anniversary iPhone’s display will have holes. The post did not describe their exact size or placement.
Digital Chat Station and Ice Universe have previously made similar claims. Reports have pointed to a quad-curved, bezel-less screen that still includes a small Dynamic Island.
The hidden-camera trade-offs
The iPhone Duo already has an uninterrupted inner display, with its FaceTime camera placed beneath the screen. That design offers a comparison for what a cutout-free Apple phone could look like.
The iPhone Duo uses Touch ID on its side instead of Face ID. Its 4-megapixel FaceTime camera also produces limited selfies, highlighting compromises tied to the hidden-camera setup.
Other models mentioned
Digital Chat Station also discussed the iPhone 18e, iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2. The leaker said those models are expected in the first half of next year.
Key points
- Digital Chat Station says the anniversary iPhone display will have holes.
- Earlier claims also point to a small Dynamic Island on a curved, bezel-less screen.
- The iPhone Duo has an uninterrupted inner display but lacks Face ID and has a 4-megapixel camera.