Keyboard space below keys, normal?

[Redx]

I just got an xr tonight from 8 plus. Noticed the spacing below the keyboard and just curious if normal? Just seems like waste of space

 

[kataran]

Assuming the space is the same as my X then it’s normal. You should see the emoji and speaker in opposite ends of the space

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

Yes it's normal on the new all-screen designed iPhones. Makes it tougher to accidentally swipe home as you're typing on the keyboard.