January 20, 2026 – A new leak from reliable Weibo source Digital Chat Station suggests the iPhone 18 Pro front camera design has changed again. Instead of the previously rumored left-aligned punch-hole, it now points to a smaller centered Dynamic Island with under-display Face ID. Here’s the latest breakdown.

iPhone 18 Pro Front Camera Latest Leak Overview

Earlier rumors claimed the iPhone 18 Pro would drop the pill-shaped Dynamic Island for a left-corner punch-hole camera plus hidden Face ID. The newest leak flips this: a smaller centered cutout remains for the selfie camera, while Face ID moves under the display. This is based on supply chain info from Digital Chat Station and echoed by MacRumors and 9to5Mac.

Previous Rumor: Left-Aligned Punch-Hole

• Reported by Ross Young, The Information, and early Weibo posts.
• Goal: Maximize screen real estate by moving the camera to the top-left corner.
• Face ID would be fully under-display, eliminating the pill shape entirely.

Latest Leak: Smaller Centered Dynamic Island

• Digital Chat Station (Weibo, mid-Jan 2026): iPhone 18 Pro uses LTPO OLED, under-display Face ID, and a much smaller centered punch-hole for the front camera.
• No left shift – Apple reportedly prefers symmetry and keeps Dynamic Island functionality centered.
• Still no complete cutout removal; selfie camera remains visible for video calls and selfies.

What This Means for Design & User Experience

Real-world note: A smaller centered Dynamic Island improves immersion without breaking existing features. Under-display Face ID is the bigger upgrade.

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