Uniquely Apple: The first iPhone with a hidden camera under the screen has just appeared

The iPhone model launched in 2024 is said to be Apple’s first iPhone line to be equipped with sensor technology hidden under the screen.

In September 2022, Apple launched the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max series with a completely different screen design compared to the previous versions. After 5 years of sticking with the “notch” screen, Apple has finally improved the cutout at the top of the screen with a new and unique feature called Dynamic Island.

As an improved Face ID sensor design, Dynamic Island is the pill-shaped hole-punch located on the top edge of the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. According to some sources, this design news will be brought to all 4 iPhone 15 versions released this year by Apple. And by the iPhone 16 generation launched in 2024, the iPhone 16 Pro series will switch to the Face ID design hidden under the screen like never before.

A report from The Elec site reveals that Apple will probably equip the iPhone 16 Pro with Face ID hidden under the screen without any difficulty in ensuring that external light will penetrate the screen and enter the camera system. TrueDepth.

Face ID under the screen of Apple will be similar to the camera under the screen (UPC) that Samsung Display equips for the Galaxy Z Fold series. This is a technology where a front camera module is placed under the screen and the camera lens hole is not visible when the camera function is not in use.

According to the report, if the implementation of Face ID under the screen goes smoothly, Apple may continue to use the design of hiding the selfie camera under the screen on the next iPhone 17 Pro product line.

The source from The Elec coincides with the roadmap revealed by DSCC analyst Ross Young in May 2022. According to Young, the iPhone launched in 2024 is Apple’s first iPhone line to be equipped with sensor technology hidden under the screen.

According to predictions from Ross Young, all iPhone 15 models will be equipped with Dynamic Island, not just the “Pro” model. iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max (or Ultra) will be equipped with Face ID under the screen. By 2026, the iPhone 18 Pro will hide the selfie camera under the screen.

If this source is correct, the Face ID technology hidden under the screen will help Apple enhance the full-screen experience on the company’s products.

In addition, The Elec’s report also mentions that Apple’s first foldable device is likely to launch in 2025, although it is still unclear whether it will be an iPhone, iPad or iPad/Mac hybrid as reported. rumor.