Frank Rondel
iPhone 20 could become Apple’s most radical smartphone in years, if new renders shown on John Prosser’s fpt. YouTube channel prove close to reality. The model is reportedly planned for 2027 and may mark the 20th anniversary of the original iPhone. The main idea is clear: a front panel made almost entirely of glass, without a notch, Dynamic Island, or visible camera cutout, as reported by customreceipt.com via PhoneArena.
iPhone 20 design: Apple may hide Face ID under the screen
According to the leak, Apple wants to remove every distracting element from the display. The company is reportedly testing a “solid glass” effect, where the image visually flows into the edges of the body. That would make the full-screen iPhone look very different from current models. Face ID and the selfie camera may move under the display.
This would be a major change after years of gradual redesigns.
What may change in the anniversary iPhone
The renders also show a rear dual-camera system, visually closer to the iPhone Air style. That is unusual because recent flagship iPhones rely on 3 camera sensors. Another reported change is the move from physical side buttons to touch-sensitive controls with haptic feedback.
Apple may also upgrade the battery and memory. A silicon-anode battery could increase capacity without making the phone larger. The leak also mentions faster HBM memory, though this part remains unconfirmed.
Key expected changes include:
- iPhone 20 instead of iPhone 19
- edge-to-edge display with no visible cutouts
- under-screen Face ID and front camera
- dual rear camera in a new layout
- haptic side controls instead of classic buttons
- silicon-anode battery for longer battery life
These changes would make the 2027 iPhone not just a routine update. It could become a symbolic reset for Apple’s smartphone design.
| Feature | Expected change |
|---|---|
| Display | No notch, no Dynamic Island |
| Security | Face ID under the screen |
| Battery | Silicon-anode technology |
| Buttons | Touch controls with vibration |
| Name | iPhone 20 for anniversary branding |
The biggest question is whether Apple can make the under-screen camera and Face ID work without quality compromises. If it succeeds, the anniversary iPhone may become the cleanest-looking iPhone ever released.
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