Apple is reportedly preparing a significant redesign for a 2027 iPhone to mark the 20th anniversary of the device's original debut in 2007. The model, possibly named iPhone 20, may feature no physical buttons and an all-glass construction. Details remain speculative with conflicting reports on display cutouts.
The original iPhone launched in 2007, and 2027 will mark its 20th anniversary. Apple is said to be planning an era-defining redesign similar to the iPhone X in 2017, which introduced Face ID and minimal bezels for the 10th anniversary. Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman described the upcoming design as 'extraordinarily complex' in a recent report from May 2025. A rumor originating from China suggests the 2027 iPhone will lack physical buttons, with power, volume, Action, and Camera Control functions integrated into the frame using haptic feedback akin to a MacBook trackpad. This could differentiate light and firm presses for various functions. Another Bloomberg report indicates an all-glass device without display cutouts. However, display analyst Ross Young stated on X that no all-screen iPhone is expected before 2030, and Face ID components will appear under a transparent display area on 2026 and 2027 models, resulting in a smaller notch. Reports conflict on whether the 2027 model will have a full all-screen design or a punch-hole cutout. Additional rumored features include a brighter, thinner Samsung OLED panel using Color Filter on Encapsulation technology, per ETNews. The device may use a second-generation 2nm chip and silicon anode batteries for higher energy density. No details on cameras or pricing are available, and a September 2027 launch is speculated but unconfirmed. Naming could be iPhone 20, skipping iPhone 19 like the iPhone X did with iPhone 9.
