iPhone 18 Series May Get LTPO+ Display, Hidden Face ID: Check this Out

By: Ajay Ajay

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Updated on: 19-Jan-2026

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Key Highlights

• Apple may introduce LTPO+ display panels with the iPhone 18 series
• Samsung Display and LG Display tipped as primary panel suppliers
• Under-display infrared sensors could enable hidden Face ID
• Dynamic Island may be removed for a cleaner hole-punch design
• iPhone Fold display reportedly exclusive to Samsung Display

iPhone 18 Series Display Upgrades (Reported)

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 series could bring a major leap in display technology. According to a report by South Korean publication ETNews, Apple plans to use advanced LTPO+ (Low Temperature Crystal Silicon Oxide) display panels across the iPhone 18 lineup, including the long-rumoured iPhone Fold.

Samsung Display and LG Display are expected to supply the panels. BOE Display, which contributed to the iPhone 17 series, is reportedly excluded this time due to quality-related issues and the higher manufacturing complexity of LTPO+ panels.

What LTPO+ Means for iPhone 18

LTPO+ is said to be the next evolution of LTPO display technology. It uses oxide TFTs for switching and driving transistors, which could offer:

• Better brightness uniformity
• Faster pixel response
• Improved power efficiency

This upgrade could further enhance battery life while maintaining high refresh rates on iPhone 18 models.

Under-Display Face ID Could Replace Dynamic Island

The report also suggests that LTPO+ panels may integrate an under-display infrared (IR) sensor. This opens the door for under-display Face ID, a feature Apple has been rumoured to be working on for years.

If implemented, Apple could remove the Dynamic Island, replacing it with:

• A single hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera
• Face ID components hidden beneath the display

This would result in a cleaner, more immersive front design for the iPhone 18 series.

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iPhone Fold Display Details (Expected)

Alongside the iPhone 18 lineup, Apple is expected to launch its first foldable iPhone in 2026. The report claims Samsung Display will be the exclusive supplier for the foldable panel. Apple has reportedly solved the crease issue by adopting a design that unfolds both left and right along a vertical axis.