iPhone 2027 Leak Hints at Apple’s Bold All-Screen Redesign

Apple is reportedly working on a big redesign for the iPhone’s 20th anniversary in 2027, and if the rumors are true, it’s going to be a bold step forward. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has shared that Apple is planning a high-end iPhone Pro model with a completely fresh look — and glass might play a huge role in that transformation.

A True All-Screen iPhone Could Be Coming

According to the leaks, Apple is working toward its first iPhone with a completely uninterrupted display — no notches, no cutouts, just pure screen. Gurman reports that Apple could shrink the Dynamic Island as early as 2026, thanks to progress in moving Face ID components under the screen.

Display analyst Ross Young backs this up, predicting that under-display Face ID will show up in the iPhone 18 Pro series, possibly arriving in 2026. That would leave only the front camera visible, likely in a small punch-hole.

But the real game-changer could come in 2027. If Apple manages to move the selfie camera under the display too, the result would be a seamless, edge-to-edge screen. That aligns perfectly with what Young’s display roadmap has hinted at for years.

The Role of Foldable Devices in Paving the Way

Apple is also rumored to be experimenting with foldable tech, which could be helping develop the tools needed for an all-screen phone. One prototype for an 18.8-inch foldable device reportedly includes a unique “metal superstructure lens” — this lens combines the parts needed for Face ID, possibly allowing facial recognition to work beneath the display.

Meanwhile, Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone — which might launch next year — is expected to use an under-display selfie camera but drop Face ID in favor of a side-mounted Touch ID. That shows Apple is testing several under-screen technologies across devices, giving it more flexibility to achieve a truly invisible camera and sensor layout.

Big Tech Hurdles Still Remain

While the dream of an all-screen iPhone is exciting, Apple still faces some serious technical challenges. The TrueDepth system used for Face ID relies on infrared sensors, which don’t work well behind traditional display materials. The infrared light tends to get blocked or scattered, which hurts the accuracy of facial recognition.

But Apple could be exploring a few ways around this. Transparent OLED panels, LTPO screens with adaptable pixels, or even optical waveguides could help sensors function without ruining the display quality. New materials that let infrared light through certain parts of the screen are also on the table.

Most likely, Apple will need to combine several of these innovations to meet its high bar for performance and privacy.

Under-Display Selfie Cameras Are Already Here

Unlike Face ID, the front camera might be easier to hide. Some Android phones already use under-display selfie cameras, and Apple’s supplier LG Innotek is said to be developing one that disappears completely when not in use. These new cameras use advanced optics to reduce image distortion and increase brightness — two major problems when putting a lens behind a screen.

So, it’s likely that Apple will have a polished version of this tech ready by 2027.

Will Apple Call It the iPhone 20?

Here’s a fun twist — the iPhone launched in 2007, which means 2027 marks its 20th anniversary. Apple could stick with the traditional naming pattern and release the iPhone 19, or they might go for a special name like “iPhone 20” to highlight the milestone. It wouldn’t be the first time — remember how the iPhone X launched alongside the iPhone 8?

A Design Worthy of a Milestone

If Apple is planning to celebrate 20 years of the iPhone in a big way, this could be the perfect time to unveil something groundbreaking. A fully glass, all-screen iPhone without notches or holes would be a major leap — one that honors the spirit of innovation that launched the first iPhone back in 2007.

Between foldable tech experiments, new under-display camera systems, and the push to make Face ID invisible, all signs point to something exciting on the horizon for 2027.