The world of smartphones is on the brink of a seismic shift, with Apple reportedly poised to launch its most radical iPhone redesign yet – a completely all-screen device, which could be accessible for the entire planet by 2027.
This is a first-of-its-kind innovation that will remove all notches, cutouts, and bezels, crystallizing a full display that enhances the user experience More Than Ever before.
One of the vehicles driving those kinds of rumors, which have been floated by no shortage of reliable voices in the industry, including Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, is that Apple is rumored to be chasing this vision in a two-phase manner.
The first stage is reportedly set to arrive with next year’s iPhone 18 Pro range and will involve the Face ID elements being installed under the screen, with just a tiny punch-hole for the front-facing camera. That’s a big drop from the current Dynamic Island, the design that succeeded the notch itself.
But the long-term plan, for 2027, to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, is for a genuinely “monolithic” design. This top-end model, possibly the “iPhone 20,” is said to house all of the Face ID sensors and the front-facing camera under the display.
The end result will be a continuous sheet of glass that goes all the way from edge-to-edge and could even boast gently curved edges to further the immersive experience.
A landmark of design accomplishment that speaks firmly to Apple’s commitment to beauty and technology in seamless harmony. reliable, high-performing under-display camera and sensor technology has posed a significant problem for the industry, but given its methodical approach, at this point there’s nothing to believe Apple doesn’t feel they can overcome it. This rumoured “Liquid Glass” UI that is said to be coming with iOS 26, may also be a sign of this glass-heavy hardware.
While some of the Android vendors already have phones out with under-display cameras, Apple is known for fine tuning everything and it will probably wait until it can be done without compromising the user experience and image quality.
This impending design change will likely represent the biggest shake up to the iPhone’s look since the iPhone X in 2017 and marks a new period of smartphone design where the screen really is the focus. For consumers that means a broader, visually richer, more immersive iPhone experience in coming years.