New Delhi: Apple has appeared to be preparing one of the most ambitious iPhone redesigns in its history, with some early reports suggesting that the device could look radically different from recent models. According to some sources, the company is working on a special iPhone to commemorate 20 years of the iconic product, a milestone that will arrive in 2027. Much like the iPhone X reshaped Apple’s design language in 2017, the anniversary model is stated to represent a significant visual and technological leap. Apple is also reported to be aiming for an uninterrupted display that stretches edge to edge, free from bezels, notches, hole-punch cutouts, or the Dynamic Island. The goal is an actual all-screen iPhone, something the industry has long promised but not fully delivered so far.
The design is also stated to feature a curved glass body, creating a seamless look from the front to back. While it is not yet confirmed whether the display will curve over the sides, Apple’s intention is reported to make the front appear entirely uninterrupted. The only visible structural element may be a slim metal band running around the middle of the phone’s edge, which would house the physical buttons. Face ID sensors and the front-facing camera sensor are also expected to be placed under the display, keeping the screen visually clean.
Before Apple reaches its 20th Anniversary moment, the company is reported they be planning a significant transitional step with the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. The reports also suggested that the under-display Face ID will debut on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, and is expected to launch in 2026. With the Face ID components hidden beneath the screen, the familiar pill-shaped Dynamic Island is likely to disappear on these models. The front camera is stated to move to the top left corner of the display on the iPhone 18 Pro series. Despite these internal changes, the overall design language of the iPhone 18 Pro models is expected to remain broadly similar to the iPhone 17 Pro lineup, making the under-display Face ID more of an evolutionary update than a complete redesign.
Apple is also expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro models in September 2026, followed by the 20th anniversary iPhone in September 2027. While these plans are still at an early stage and subject to change, the reports also suggested that Apple is steadily moving toward the long-anticipated all-screen iPhone. This anniversary model could mark one of the most significant design shifts the iPhone has ever seen.
