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Apple’s First All-Screen iPhone Could Arrive in 2026 With Under-Display Camera

Highlights

Apple may launch its first foldable iPhone with a 24MP under-display front camera.
This will enable the long-rumoured true edge-to-edge screen with no physical cutouts.
The device is expected to drop Face ID in favour of Touch ID, allowing both inner and outer displays to remain completely uninterrupted.

First iPhone with no display camera cutout is expected in 2026. (Image credit – Apple)

The long-awaited all-screen iPhone might be closer than expected. According to a fresh analyst report, Apple’s upcoming iPhone Fold, expected next year, could be the first iPhone to adopt under-display camera technology, delivering a truly edge-to-edge display with no cutouts.

iPhone Fold to Feature Under-Display Front Camera

Back in 2017, Apple introduced the iPhone X with what it called a “gorgeous all-glass design.” However, the design still included a notch, which evolved into the Dynamic Island in 2022. Now, reports suggest Apple may finally be ready to eliminate notches and cutouts altogether.

A recent JPMorgan analyst report, cited by 9to5Mac, outlines Apple’s iPhone roadmap for the coming years. One of the most significant details is that the iPhone Fold is expected in 2026 and will house a 24MP under-display front camera.

Reports suggest the edge-to-edge display iPhone is on its way sooner than previously anticipated. (Image credit – 9to5Mac)

The foldable iPhone is said to feature cameras on both the outer and inner displays and Apple is likely to equip both with the same selfie camera setup. If accurate, this would mark the first time Apple integrates under-display camera technology into an iPhone.

iPhone With No Face ID and Full All-Screen Experience

Another major highlight from the report is that the iPhone Fold won’t include any Face ID components. Instead, Apple is expected to bring back Touch ID, making it possible for the device to have completely cutout-free screens.

Earlier leaks suggested that the iPhone Fold could use a hole-punch cutout for its front camera with some speculating that only the inner display would feature an under-display sensor. However, JPMorgan’s report indicates both displays might be entirely free from notches, hole-punches, or Dynamic Island in hardware.

While Dynamic Island may continue as a software-based feature, the physical cutout may finally disappear.

If these claims turn out to be true, the iPhone Fold would mark a breakthrough in Apple’s design evolution. This move could also set the stage for Apple’s rumoured ‘iPhone 20’ model, but we have to wait some more time to know more about that.

FAQs

Q1. What is Apple’s first all-screen iPhone expected to feature?

Answer. Apple’s foldable iPhone, tipped for a 2026 launch, may include a 24MP under-display front camera, enabling a true edge-to-edge display with no physical cutouts.

Q2. Will the iPhone Fold support Face ID?

Answer. No, reports suggest Apple will remove Face ID components in favor of Touch ID, allowing both inner and outer displays to remain completely uninterrupted.

Q3. How does this design differ from previous iPhones?

Answer. Unlike the notch or Dynamic Island seen in earlier models, the iPhone Fold may eliminate all visible cutouts, marking Apple’s first use of under-display camera tech.