Some insiders say the iPhone's shape-shifting camera island will get smaller with this year's model, but another prominent analyst says that's not the case.

Notably, the upcoming iPhone SE 4 is rumored to feature the Dynamic Island design, replacing the display notch seen in the current SE model. Leaked information suggests the budget-friendly device will adopt the iPhone 14's design while offering improvements in camera, processor, and display.

The upcoming iPhone 17 models that Apple plans to release this year will not feature a smaller Dynamic Island, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said

The iPhone 17 series is tipped to bring some major design changes this year. However, rumored tweaks to the size of the punch hole for the Dynamic Island may not come true. A reputable analyst claimed that he does not expect a reduction in the size of the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 17 lineup.

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo continues to offer insights into the iPhone 17, this time saying that Dynamic Island isn't getting a redesign.

An analyst with a strong reputation for iPhone forecasts claims that the size of the Dynamic Island isn't changing on the iPhone 17.

The iPhone 17 will likely retain the Dynamic Island design, disappointing fans expecting a smaller, upgraded version.

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