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Apple’s Rumored iPhone 20: Features Expected for the 2027 Anniversary Model
9/8/2026, 11:41:56 AM
Key Rumors for the iPhone 20
Industry observers are linking a suite of hardware upgrades to Apple’s 20th-anniversary iPhone, slated for a September 2027 launch. Reports from *macrumors* and *freeyork* describe a “quad-curved, all-glass” chassis that would hide the metal frame, an under-display Face ID system, and a shift to solid-state buttons. The same sources note that Apple is collaborating with Samsung on an “equal-depth quad-curved” display and on Samsung’s Color Filter on Encapsulation (COE) OLED technology, which could boost brightness while lowering power draw.
Design and Display
The anticipated design replaces the current Dynamic Island with a seamless glass front that curves on all four edges. *Macrumors* says the display will use a thinner OLED panel featuring COE technology, and *freeyork* repeats that this could improve energy efficiency. Size options are rumored to expand to a 6.4-inch screen for the iPhone 20 Pro and a 7-inch panel for the 20 Pro Max, larger than the 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays of the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models.
Camera and Imaging
Apple is reportedly testing under-display Face ID components and an under-camera display, aiming to eliminate the visible cutout. A custom stacked image sensor, described by *macrumors* as using LOFIC technology, could achieve up to 20 stops of dynamic range, replacing the Sony sensors used in prior generations.
Performance and Power
The anniversary models are expected to be powered by a second-generation 2-nanometer A21 chip, according to *macrumors*. Additional performance upgrades may include vertically stacked DRAM to raise memory bandwidth and on-device AI capability. Battery innovation is also cited: a silicon-anode design could store more lithium ions per gram, extending runtime without enlarging the battery pack.
Implications and Timing
On September 7, 2026, *freeyork* highlighted that waiting for the iPhone 20 could be prudent for users seeking these advances. If Apple’s under-display technologies and solid-state buttons materialize, the 2027 model would represent a notable departure from the incremental updates of recent releases, potentially reshaping user interaction and device aesthetics.
