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Chinese leaker Ice Universe says the iPhone 18 lineup will adopt a smaller Dynamic Island across all models, while bezels stay the same as the iPhone 17. Pro models are expected in fall—potentially alongside Apple's first foldable iPhone—with the regular iPhone 18 arriving early next year; while one leaker doubts a broader shrink, most reports support a smaller Dynamic Island.
Rumors from leakers suggest the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be slightly thicker (8.8mm, up from 8.75mm) and weigh over 240g, potentially making it the heaviest iPhone yet. A larger battery of about 5,100–5,200 mAh is also anticipated, while the 6.9-inch display would stay the same. Other rumored changes include a smaller Dynamic Island, the C2 modem, and an upgraded main camera, with a launch expected later this year.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to include a privacy display that uses screen tech and AI to obscure on-screen content from angled viewers. The feature reportedly caught Apple's attention, with claims that Apple may copy it for future products (potentially MacBooks by 2029 and eventually iPhones). The report, attributed to Ice Universe via Omdia, frames the tech as influential but not yet guaranteed for release.
A leak from Ice Universe outlines the Galaxy S26 release timeline: Samsung is set to unveil the S26 at an Unpacked event on February 25, with a pre-sale February 26–March 4, official pre-orders March 5–10, and a market launch on March 11 (Korea timing typically mirrors the West).
A leaker claims the iPhone 18 Pro’s Dynamic Island will be about 13.5mm wide (roughly 35% narrower than the iPhone 17 Pro), with under-display Face ID moving only the flood illuminator so the pill-shaped cutout remains. Experts say the smaller Dynamic Island could persist through 2027, and Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro lineup in September.
Ice Universe clarifies that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature a 200MP main camera, 50MP ultrawide, 50MP 5x telephoto, and 10MP 3x telephoto sensors, contradicting recent leaks about a 12 MP telephoto sensor. The device's design and hardware suggest only minor camera upgrades, maintaining its status as a top camera phone, with no significant changes in sensor resolution or battery capacity.
Samsung is reportedly developing a slimmer version of its Galaxy S25, known as the Galaxy S25 Slim, which is expected to feature a 200MP primary camera similar to the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The device, identified by model number SM-S937U, was recently spotted in the IMEI database, suggesting it may have higher specifications than the Galaxy S25+. While the primary camera may match the Ultra's, other camera features are likely to align with the Galaxy S25+.
Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to feature the thinnest bezels ever seen on a smartphone, surpassing even the latest iPhone 15 Pro. The iPhone 16 Pro will increase in size to 6.3 inches, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max to 6.9 inches, potentially making it Apple's largest iPhone. This bezel reduction may be achieved through the rumored use of Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology.
The upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 is expected to be lighter and thinner than its predecessor, weighing 239 grams and measuring 5.6mm when unfolded. The cover screen is likely to be larger at 6.3 inches with a new 22:9 aspect ratio, and overall screen resolutions are expected to improve. Renders also suggest pointed corners, squared-off edges, and three rear cameras. However, the device may still feature 25W charging speeds.
Samsung's upcoming camera-focused update for the Galaxy S23 series, with version number WE9, will introduce a 2x zoom in portrait mode, refine HDR photos and night mode within the Samsung Camera app. The update is expected to be around 1.5 GB in size and will be available from next month. Samsung will also release a smaller update, WD3, which will add the option of transferring video calls between a smartphone and a tablet.
Leaked images of the iPhone 15 Pro Max show extremely thin bezels, with the glass cover displaying a 1.55mm bezel, as previously announced by leaker Ice Universe. The glass cover is part of the phone's design and not a protective film or screen protector, making the bezel equal to that of the phone. The camera holes on all models are also depicted as residing in the Dynamic Island.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is expected to have the thinnest bezels of any smartphone, beating the current record held by the Xiaomi 13. According to leaker "Ice Universe," the larger 6.7-inch model will have a black bezel width of just 1.55mm, compared to the Xiaomi 13's 1.81mm. Both iPhone 15 Pro models are expected to have thinner, curved bezels compared to the iPhone 14 Pro, potentially resulting in an Apple Watch-like appearance. The iPhone 15 lineup is also expected to feature the same display sizes as last year's lineup.