Recapping Rumors About Under-Screen Face ID and Touch ID on Future iPhones

[MacRumors]

Earlier this week, display industry consultant Ross Young claimed that iPhone 14 Pro models will feature both hole-punch and pill-shaped cutouts that replace the notch. If this design proves to be accurate, it rules out Face ID fully under the display this year.

In light of this latest rumor, we have put together a recap of everything that we have heard so far about Face ID and Touch ID on future iPhones.

Face ID Under the Display

Young claimed that the infrared camera built into the iPhone for Face ID will not be moved under the display until at least 2023 or 2024, suggesting that Face ID fully under the display will not happen until at least the iPhone 15 Pro next year.

In an April 2021 research note, oft-accurate analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that he expects Apple to adopt under-display Face ID for at least one new iPhone model launching in 2023, but he did not provide any further details at the time.

"We expect Apple to adopt a periscope telephoto lens and under-display Face ID in 2023," wrote Kuo, in a note with TF International Securities.

Touch ID Under the Display

Apple tested an under-screen fingerprint scanner for at least some iPhone 13 models, according to The Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, but Apple apparently decided not to move forward with the idea.

In a September 2021 research note, Kuo forecasted that Apple will launch at least one new iPhone model with an under-screen fingerprint scanner in the second half of 2023, but he has not shared any further information since then.

"We predict that the new 2H23 iPhone will support under-display fingerprint," said Kuo.

Touch ID in Power Button

The latest iPad Air and iPad mini models feature Touch ID integrated into the power button, but no iPhones offer this functionality yet.

In a December 2019 research note, Kuo predicted that Apple would release a larger iPhone SE with a 5.5-inch or 6.1-inch display in the first half of 2021, and he said this device would feature Touch ID integrated into the side power button. Apple has yet to release such a device, but rumors suggest that a larger iPhone SE is still planned for release in 2024, and perhaps it will have a Touch ID power button as claimed.

Summary

The latest rumors suggest that at least one iPhone with under-screen Face ID and at least one iPhone with under-screen Touch ID will be released in 2023, but it is unclear if Apple plans to release an iPhone with both biometric authentication options.

An iPhone with a Touch ID power button is more of a wild card, but it could happen with a larger iPhone SE in 2024.

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[Tagbert]

So, is this article number 4 on this rumor? I'm losing count

 

[Joe Rossignol]

So, is this article number 4 on this rumor? I'm losing count

Yeah probably. You can always scroll by. This rumor recap is clearly targeted at a casual reader.

 

[MedRed]

Would love Touch ID for all the times I use Apple Pay with a mask on.

 

[_Spinn_]

At this point it feels like we have rumors covering just about every possibility.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

So, is this article number 4 on this rumor? I'm losing count

The excitement is definitely building up. The NOTCH will be going away and I'm sure it took Apple years of courage. It is time for the notch to retire from the premium iPhone lineup.

 

[now i see it]

Not. Holding. My. Breath. For. Any. Of. This.

 

[jz0309]

The excitement is definitely building up. The NOTCH will be going away and I'm sure it took Apple years of courage. It is time for the notch to retire from the premium iPhone lineup.

Not in 2023…

 

[FelixDerKater]

Thankfully Apple is innovating on this. I'm sure no other company has ever tried a punch for the camera or an under display fingerprint reader. Once they figure out how to do it, other companies will follow suit.

Disclaimer: Your failure to understand sarcasm is not my responsibility.

 

[prime17569]

Why not just combine the hole and the pill cutouts into a larger pill? The few pixels of display between the hole and the pill will be unusable anyway.

 

[jz0309]

TouchID will NOT return to Apple flagship phones.

 

[jz0309]

Why not just combine the hole and the pill cutouts into a larger pill? The few pixels of display between the hole and the pill will be unusable anyway.

You mean like a notch?

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Why not just combine the hole and the pill cutouts into a larger pill? The few pixels of display between the hole and the pill will be unusable anyway.

It's going to look like a notch, LOL. The notch needs to be separated. It's time.

 

[Populus]

I no longer care about FaceID. With the situation we have, with face masks everywhere, I’ll stick with Touch ID even if that means sticking to the SE lineup. I’ve decided I’m not buying an Apple Watch just for unlocking my iPhone.

 

[CEmajr]

Need that Touch ID integrated into the display Apple.

 

[Corsig]

Just hope there’s more of an incentive to upgrade this year. First time in a decade I didn’t

 

[prime17569]

You mean like a notch?

It's going to look like a notch, LOL. The notch needs to be separated. It's time.

I was thinking of a wider pill, but I see your point

 

[popdan]

i will be happy with SE3 if they didn't add the touch ID again, I will let my 6s go this time

 

[mlody]

Why not just combine the hole and the pill cutouts into a larger pill? The few pixels of display between the hole and the pill will be unusable anyway.

To create an identify for the iPhone. You can spot an iPhone for a mile in TV , newspapers or other types of ads - either current gen or previous with the home button.
If Apple were to follow what the rest of the market is doing, ie create a punch hole for instance, they would automatically loose their identity in the see of Android phones. I for one like the notch and I hope that they will continue with it or create something more unique.

 

[Dwalls90]

Most people use cases on iPhones but not iPads, which is why I’d be surprised if we ever saw TouchID on the iPhone via any side button.

 

[BornAgainMac]

I just want the USB-C notch. Whatever they do with the camera including just leaving it alone is fine with me.

 

[coolfactor]

Would love Touch ID for all the times I use Apple Pay with a mask on.

Unlocking works with a paired Apple Watch, but Apple Pay does not?

 

[coolfactor]

I no longer care about FaceID. With the situation we have, with face masks everywhere, I’ll stick with Touch ID even if that means sticking to the SE lineup. I’ve decided I’m not buying an Apple Watch just for unlocking my iPhone.

An Apple Watch is so awesome when paired with your phone. GPS navigation is great. It taps you as you approach your next turn, and answering phone calls on the watch is so useful!

 

[soanis]

I no longer care about FaceID. With the situation we have, with face masks everywhere, I’ll stick with Touch ID even if that means sticking to the SE lineup. I’ve decided I’m not buying an Apple Watch just for unlocking my iPhone.

So very much THIS

 

[soanis]

Most people use cases on iPhones but not iPads, which is why I’d be surprised if we ever saw TouchID on the iPhone via any side button.

Cases will simply adapt to design, just like the cutouts for the mute switch or the cameras