Analyst Ross Young Supports iPhone 18 Pro Dynamic Island Design Leak

Veteran display analyst Ross Young has endorsed a recent leak concerning the iPhone 18 Pro's front-panel design. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the retired Counterpoint Research VP stated that Chinese leaker Instant Digital's explanation of Apple's plan to reduce the Dynamic Island aligns with his previous reports.

In June 2025, Young reported that while certain Face ID components would be relocated beneath the display in the iPhone 18 Pro models, some elements would remain visible, resulting in a smaller Dynamic Island compared to earlier models. Instant Digital's recent claim supports this, suggesting that only the IR flood illuminator will move under the display to the top-left corner, while the dot projector, infrared camera, and selfie camera will stay within a reduced, centered Dynamic Island.

This information contradicts a recent report by The Information's Wayne Ma, which suggested that Apple would move the selfie camera to the top-left corner of the iPhone 18 Pro's display, eliminating the pill-shaped Dynamic Island. The discrepancy indicates potential misinterpretations or incomplete information regarding the under-display Face ID components.

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro models in September.