For years there has been talk of Apple targets for hiding Face ID sensors under the screena technical challenge that other manufacturers tried to solve with inconsistent results.
The company, true to its conservative approach to hardware advances, has preferred to wait until it finds a solution that does not compromise the accuracy or brightness necessary for facial recognition.
Now, a new leak suggests that The iPhone 18 Pro could be the first model to take that step safely and functionally.
A new key piece: spliced micro-transparent glass
The information comes from Weibothrough the account known as “Smart Pikachu”, which usually provides details of the Asian supply chain.
According to the leak, publish AppleSferaare testing a component described as “spliced micro-transparent glass,” a technology specifically designed to allow certain sensors to work “through” the panel without leaving a visible cutout.
This advance does not mean that the iPhone 18 Pro will still have a camera completely hidden under the screen, but it will allow that the Dynamic Island be smaller by hiding part of the system TrueDepth.
In other words: Apple would be ready to remove several elements of the current cut without affecting the security of face unlock.
The technological key is in a small “window” integrated within the panel. It is not about simply placing the sensors below the pixels, but about create a microscopic section with a pattern designed to allow the passage of infrared light used by Face ID.
At first glance, this area works like any part of the screen: it displays content, maintains the resolution and does not exhibit noticeable differences. However, from a hardware point of view, acts as a hidden opening that allows the infrared signal from the point emitter and the sensor to reconstruct the facial map in 3D.
The goal, according to experts, is for the user to experience the same level of speed and precision that has always characterized Face ID, but with a cleaner aesthetic and a much more discreet visual cut.