According to a new claim from tipster Tech Ultimatum on X, the iPhone 20 could mark Apple’s most significant design overhaul in roughly a decade. Rumors suggest that the 2027 iPhone, timed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the original iPhone and internally codenamed “Glasswing,” could bring a dramatically different design language compared to recent generations.
A Reported Ground-Up Redesign
According to the leak, the iPhone 20 Pro and Pro Max could feature an all-glass, bezel-less curved design, a significant departure from the flat-edge design language Apple has used across recent iPhone generations. The two models are rumored to come in 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display sizes respectively.
Camera System Upgrades
On the camera front, the leak points to a substantial upgrade, with a rumored 200-megapixel main sensor. Notably, the ultrawide camera is also said to gain optical image stabilization (OIS), a feature typically reserved for primary camera sensors, suggesting Apple may be aiming for more consistent image quality across its entire camera array rather than concentrating improvements solely on the main lens. The camera module itself is rumored to shift to a horizontal layout.
Under-Display Face ID and Selfie Camera
Perhaps one of the most anticipated potential changes is the rumored move to under-display Face ID and a selfie camera, technology that would allow Apple to eliminate the Dynamic Island cutout entirely, resulting in a fully uninterrupted display, something Apple has reportedly been working toward for several generations.
Battery, Charging, and Performance
The leak also points to a 6,000mAh battery using silicon-anode battery technology, a chemistry that generally allows for greater energy density within the same physical space compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. The device is also rumored to support reverse wireless charging, allowing the iPhone itself to charge other compatible devices.
Powering the device would reportedly be Apple’s next-generation A21 Pro chip, continuing the company’s yearly chip upgrade cycle for its Pro-tier devices.
Solid-State Buttons and a Sealed Design
Among the more unusual rumored changes, the iPhone 20 Pro series is said to feature solid-state haptic buttons with no moving mechanical parts, a change that could improve water resistance by removing traditional button openings, similar to the shift Apple made with the Action Button on recent models. The leak also suggests the Camera Control button introduced in earlier generations may be removed entirely.
Taking this sealed-design approach even further, the leak claims the iPhone 20 Pro series could rely on vibration-based audio output instead of traditional speaker grilles, and may eliminate visible holes for speaker grilles or the charging port altogether, pointing toward an increasingly sealed, minimalist device that further blurs the line between the phone’s internal components and its external shell. The rear panel is also expected to retain a glass design.
Expected Launch Timeline and Pricing
According to the leak, the iPhone 20 series is expected to launch in September 2027, following Apple’s typical annual release cycle. If these rumored specifications and design changes do materialize, the starting price for the iPhone 20 Pro and Pro Max could reportedly climb to somewhere between $1,400 and $1,500, a notable increase over current Pro-tier pricing that would reflect the scale of the reported redesign and new technology involved.
Treat These Details With Caution
It’s worth stressing just how early these rumors are. Apple is still years away from this launch, and the vast majority of these details remain entirely unconfirmed at this stage. That said, current reports do seem to consistently point toward a major “Glasswing” redesign timed for Apple’s 20th anniversary, even if many of the specific hardware details described here could still change considerably between now and an eventual 2027 unveiling.
Given how far out this launch is, it’s reasonable to expect this rumor landscape to shift multiple times before any official confirmation from Apple, so these details are best treated as an early, speculative snapshot of Apple’s potential direction rather than a reliable preview of the final product.
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