Apple Readies iPhone 18 Pro With 35% Smaller Dynamic Island as Dark Cherry Leads New Colors
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Updated · 9to5Mac · Aug 19
Apple Readies iPhone 18 Pro With 35% Smaller Dynamic Island as Dark Cherry Leads New Colors
3 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · Aug 19
Summary
A 35% smaller Dynamic Island is rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, marking the first major size change since Apple introduced the feature on the iPhone 14 Pro.
Some Face ID components are reportedly moving under the display, shrinking the cutout without shifting the phones to a full hole-punch design.
The Pro models are also said to get a redesigned rear panel that reduces the color mismatch between glass and aluminum, replacing the more divisive two-tone look.
At least 3 colors are expected—Dark Cherry, Silver and Light Blue—with reports still split on whether Space Gray or Black returns as a fourth option.
The changes would extend Apple’s recent push toward bolder Pro styling after the iPhone 17 Pro’s brighter colors, especially Cosmic Orange, reportedly proved popular.