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iPhone 18: New Chip, Smaller Dynamic Island, and Redesigned Controls

10/13/2025

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The iPhone 18 series will feature a smaller Dynamic Island and will not include under-screen Face ID.
The iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to be powered by Apple’s A20 Pro chip, built on TSMC’s 2-nanometer process.
The devices are expected to include Apple’s custom C2 modem, enabling millimeter-wave (mmWave) 5G in the United States.
A redesigned Camera Control button will emphasize pressure-sensitive controls instead of swipe gestures.

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Story summary

The iPhone 18 series will feature a smaller Dynamic Island and will not include under-screen Face ID.
The iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to be powered by Apple’s A20 Pro chip, built on TSMC’s 2-nanometer process.
The devices are expected to include Apple’s custom C2 modem, enabling millimeter-wave (mmWave) 5G in the United States.
A redesigned Camera Control button will emphasize pressure-sensitive controls instead of swipe gestures.