The iPhone 18 hasn’t even been unveiled yet, but speculation around the iPhone 20 has already begun circulating online. While the iPhone 18 is expected to launch this September, rumours suggest the iPhone 20 could arrive in 2027. Early reports indicate that Apple may introduce a completely redesigned look with the 20th anniversary model, featuring a radically curved design and ultra-slim bezels.
Tipster Schrdinger, who goes by the handle @phonefuturist on X, claims that the anniversary iPhone — likely the iPhone 20 — could feature ultra-slim 1.1mm bezels on all four sides of the display. The device is also said to adopt a rounded form factor with a quad-curved design, allowing the display and frame to blend seamlessly. The tipster also included a mock-up image on the post, indicating the convex display glass gently curves along the edges to seamlessly meet a slim frame.
The tipster also claimed that Apple is exploring Samsung’s under-panel camera (UPC) technology as a potential solution for achieving a full-screen design. However, the company is reportedly not satisfied with the image quality. As a result, the anniversary iPhone could instead feature a smaller Dynamic Island than the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro or may have a punch-hole cutout for the front camera. The post also mentions the possibility of Samsung’s “Polar ID” face recognition system.
As the Cupertino-based tech giant has not officially confirmed these claims, the information should be taken with a pinch of salt.
A fresh leak on Weibo suggests that the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro could feature a smaller Dynamic Island compared to its predecessors. The cutout is said to shrink to around 13.49mm in width, down from approximately 20.76mm on the iPhone 17 Pro — a reduction of nearly 35 per cent. This change is reportedly due to Apple moving part of its Face ID system, specifically the flood illuminator, beneath the display. By shifting this component under the screen, the company can free up space within the pill-shaped cutout, allowing it to become more compact without affecting functionality. The bezels are likely to stay unchanged, with the flat-edged design continuing, and the rear panel is also expected to see little to no significant redesign.
