Apple’s plan to deliver a truly bezel-less iPhone might take longer than expected. According to a new report, the iPhone 19 Pro—expected to mark the iPhone’s 20th anniversary in 2027—may still feature a punch-hole front camera, delaying Apple’s long-awaited all-screen design.

While earlier leaks pointed to a futuristic iPhone with a fully borderless display and under-display Face ID and camera technology, industry analyst Ross Young is now tempering expectations. Young believes Apple may only begin placing some Face ID components under the screen with the iPhone 18 Pro in 2026, slightly reducing the size of the Dynamic Island. However, he adds that the front camera itself is unlikely to go under-display until 2030.

The delay is largely due to current limitations with under-display camera tech. Phones like the Nubia Z70 Ultra already use this approach, but camera quality has suffered—something Apple is unlikely to compromise on. According to Young, the earliest we might see all Face ID sensors beneath the display is with the iPhone 20 series in 2028. A completely uninterrupted display could come with the iPhone 22 in 2030.

Despite the setback in display design, the iPhone 19 Pro is still expected to bring major upgrades. Reports suggest it could feature Apple’s 2nm A21 Pro chip, 12GB of RAM, and a slimmer 7.2mm profile. Software-wise, it’s likely to launch with iOS 21, which may lean heavily into AI features.

So while Apple may inch closer to a bezel-less iPhone with smaller cutouts in the coming years, fans hoping for a clean, uninterrupted screen will have to wait a bit longer. Whether Apple’s cautious strategy pays off—or gives rivals more time to lead the charge—remains to be seen.

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