Apple’s Secret iPhone 20 Plans Will Completely Rewrite the Smartphone Playbook
Apple is developing a redesigned flagship called the iPhone 20 to celebrate the original iPhone's 20th anniversary in 2027. Reports suggest the device will feature an all-glass continuous enclosure, under-display Face ID, and no physical camera cutouts. Other projections indicate a starting price of $1,199 and a 6.96-inch Pro Max model. While some sources point to a 2026 release, the anniversary timing suggests 2027. The device faces competition from next-generation smartphones and may influence future Android trends.
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- ✓ Apple is planning a full redesign for the iPhone 20.
- ✓ The iPhone 20 is expected to have a starting price of $1,199.
What changed
Reports now detail specific hardware goals including an all-glass enclosure and the removal of physical camera cutouts.
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Apple Plans Radical iPhone 20 Redesign for 20th Anniversary
Apple is developing a redesigned flagship called the iPhone 20 to celebrate the original iPhone's 20th anniversary in 2027. Reports suggest the device will feature an all-glass continuous enclosure, under-display Face ID, and no physical camera cutouts. Other projections indicate a starting price of $1,199 and a 6.96-inch Pro Max model. While some sources point to a 2026 release, the anniversary timing suggests 2027. The device faces competition from next-generation smartphones and may influence future Android trends.
Why it matters
The iPhone 20 represents a potential shift in smartphone hardware design. Moving toward under-display technology and solid-state components would remove long-standing visual interruptions like the Dynamic Island. This coincides with the milestone 20th anniversary of the first iPhone.
What is confirmed
- Apple is planning a full redesign for the iPhone 20.
- The iPhone 20 is expected to have a starting price of $1,199.
Still unconfirmed
- The phone will launch in a September release window.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of the official launch year as either 2026 or 2027
- Technical verification of under-display camera quality
- Official pricing announcements from Apple
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- Báo VietNamNet — iPhone 20 rumors could spark a new Android trend, but at what cost?
- shattered.io — iPhone 20 Leaks: 6.96-Inch Pro Max, 2027 Redesign [2026]
- shattered.io — iPhone 20 Rumors [2026]: Expected $1,199, Full Redesign
- zeera wireless — iPhone 20 or iPhone XX May Keep a Smaller Dynamic Island as Under-Display Camera Quality Falls Short
- me.mashable.com — Apple reportedly plans iPhone 20 for 20th anniversary in 2027 ...
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