iPhone 17 series leaks: Ming-Chi Kuo predicts unchanged ‘Dynamic Island’ – what all to expect

The highly anticipated iPhone 17 lineup, which is anticipated to comprise the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max—may not feature significant changes to the Dynamic Island, according to a new claim by a market analyst. This report contradicts earlier speculation suggesting Apple would reduce the size of the feature, which currently houses the front-facing camera and sensors for functions such as Face ID.

TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, known for his accurate predictions regarding Apple products, recently stated on X that the size of the Dynamic Island would remain “largely unchanged” across the iPhone 17 series. However, Kuo did not provide additional details about the new range of devices.

Notably, this prediction challenges earlier claims from July 2024 by Jeff Pu of Haitong International Tech Research, who suggested that the iPhone 17 Pro Max would employ advanced “metalens” technology for its proximity sensor. Such a move was expected to facilitate a more compact design for the Dynamic Island on Apple’s premium models.

To recall, Apple introduced the Dynamic Island with the iPhone 14 Pro series, replacing the traditional display notch found on earlier models. While the feature has been widely praised for its functionality, hopes for a sleeker iteration appear to be premature.

Reports indicate that Apple may instead focus on a complete redesign in future iPhones, potentially relocating the components under the display. Until then, users may have to wait at least another year for a smaller Dynamic Island.

Interestingly, the forthcoming iPhone SE 4 is rumoured to adopt the Dynamic Island design, moving away from the display notch seen in the current SE model. Leaked details suggest the budget-friendly device will mirror the iPhone 14’s design while incorporating enhanced camera, processor, and display upgrades.

For now, it seems Apple enthusiasts can expect incremental improvements rather than revolutionary design changes in the upcoming iPhone 17 series.