Apple is giving the iPhone lineup its biggest design makeover in years. The upcoming iPhone 17 series, especially the Pro models, is expected to feature a wider rear camera bump that stretches farther across the back of the phone.
The camera lenses will still be aligned on the left, but the LED flash, microphone, and LiDAR sensor could move to the right. There’s also some debate about whether the phones will have a dual-tone design on the back. Some leaks claim it’s happening, others say it’s not.
But this isn’t just a one-off redesign. After several years of playing it safe, Apple appears to be shifting gears starting in 2025.
According to a fresh leak out of China, the company is planning major design changes every year for at least the next three iPhone generations.
Punch-holes, under-display sensors, and the road to iPhone 19
Well-known tipster Digital Chat Station reaffirms reports of a camera module redesign in 2025 iPhones in their latest leak. Then, in 2026, Apple is reportedly turning its attention to the front of the phone.
The leak claims the iPhone 18 series will ditch the familiar pill-shaped module for the front camera and Face ID. It will be replaced by a cleaner punch-hole cutout for just the selfie camera.
And where does Face ID go? According to the leak, Apple’s long-rumored under-display Face ID tech could make its debut here, moving the entire system under the screen.
If that wasn’t ambitious enough, a bigger change might come in 2027. The iPhone 19 series is said to be Apple’s first true full-screen iPhone with no notch, no cutout. This means both the Face ID sensors and the selfie camera would sit under the display.
Rumors of a notchless iPhone have been around for a while, but this is the first time we’re hearing a clearer timeline. Of course, pulling off back-to-back design overhauls isn’t easy, even for Apple.
Under-display cameras still have a long way to go. Android brands like RedMagic have been experimenting with the tech for years, but image quality has yet to match what a traditional camera can do. So if Apple ships it in the iPhone 19, it’s possible there will still be trade-offs.
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