First iPhone with UD camera

 

 First iPhone with UD camera expected after 2026

Apple has relied on its Dynamic Island pill-shaped cut out for the past two iterations of its iPhone Pro models but the long-term goal is transitioning to an “all-screen” iPhone with no physical display cut outs. Same is not relatively close according to the latest report from Korea which suggests that the first iPhone with an Under Display Camera (UDC) is expected to launch after 2026.

LG Innotek is now in “advanced development “of its UD cameras which feature the company’s proprietary freeform optic lens system. This new development will ensure optimal light pass through for better image quality which is one of the current bottlenecks in UD cameras. Apple reportedly received UDC samples from its suppliers but declared them unsatisfactory.

Roadmap

Ross Young who serves as CEO of the Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) suggests that Apple is expected to transition to an UD Face ID sensor on its Pro series iPhones by 2025 while the first all-screen iPhone with an UD camera and Face ID are reportedly due to launch in 2027 for all users.