The iPhone 18 is still months away, but surprise, surprise, we may already have our first look at iPhone 20.
A newly released render video claiming to show the so-called “iPhone 20” suggests the line could introduce one of the biggest design changes in iPhone history.
The video was published by the YouTube channel fpt., which claims the device is already in the early stages of production. While Apple has not confirmed anything, the render combines many rumors that have been circulating for months, from supply chain reports and analysts such as Mark Gurman.
iPhone 20 is almost bezel-less
The renders in the video show iPhone 20 as an almost bezel-free device with glass flowing across all four edges. The backplate is all-glass, the front has under-display Face ID, and the sides have no physical buttons at all.
One thing that may confuse is the name itself. If Apple is releasing the iPhone 18 this year, it’s expected that the 2027 model will be called the iPhone 19. But according to the rumors, Apple could skip directly to iPhone 20 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the original iPhone.
Apple did something similar before. In 2017, the company celebrated the iPhone’s tenth anniversary by skipping the iPhone 9 and launching the iPhone X instead. It introduced major changes such as Face ID and a nearly edge-to-edge display, setting the direction for future iPhones.
The rumored iPhone 20 could be following the same strategy.
Three major design changes in iPhone 20
The video claims the iPhone 20 series will introduce three major design changes:
- The first is the introduction of a quad-curved screen. Apple is reportedly working with Samsung on a custom OLED panel that curves slightly on all four sides.
- The second major change could be the removal of the Dynamic Island. According to the leaks, both the front camera and the Face ID system may sit completely under the display.
- The third change involves the removal of physical buttons. Instead of traditional power and volume keys, Apple may use solid-state touch controls with vibration feedback.
The redesign may also come with major hardware upgrades.
The phone is expected to use Apple’s new 2nm A21 chip. And the iPhone 20 could also include a 200-megapixel main sensor with improved HDR technology. Apple is also claimed to be using silicon-carbon battery technology in the iPhone 20.
According to reports, Apple is currently working with both Samsung and LG to solve technical issues related to the quad-curved display. One major problem is brightness reduction around the curved edges of the screen.
Under-display Face ID is another challenge for the brand. Apple will need to make sure the sensor works while maintaining fast unlocking speeds and good selfie camera quality.
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