New leak revives claim of under-display Face ID for iPhone 18 Pro

Continuing the back and forth of rumors over under-display Face ID, a new leak claims that Apple plans to introduce it in the iPhone 18 Pro in 2026.

That iPhone notch contains a huge amount of technology — image credit: Apple

Ever since the notch first appeared in the iPhone X, there have been claims that Apple would remove it by placing a Face ID underneath the display. Most recently, though, rumors have conflicted, with a leak in September 2025 saying it was coming to the iPhone 18 Pro, but one in November 2025 saying it wasn’t.

Now, leaker “Smart Pikachu” on Chinese social media site Weibo claims that Apple is testing a new process that would enable it. Depending on the machine translation used, the technology is either “stitching” or “spliced” micro-transparent glass.

Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible

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