Apple's 20th Anniversary iPhone to Debut in 2027 With Under-Display Camera, Face ID: Report

Apple's next-generation iPhone with a cutout-free display could be only two years away.

Written by David Delima | Updated: 23 June 2025 12:32 IST

Apple's 20th Anniversary iPhone to Debut in 2027 With Under-Display Camera, Face ID: Report

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Apple's existing iPhone models are equipped with a large Dynamic Island at the top of the screen

Highlights

Apple's 20th anniversary iPhone is expected to debut in 2027
The company could eliminate the Dynamic Island within two years
Apple has yet to reveal any plans for an all-screen iPhone

Apple's iPhone 17 series of smartphones is expected to arrive later this year, with a new design for the rear panel, as per recent leaks. According to details shared in Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman in his latest Power On newsletter, the company is working on a redesigned version of the smartphone that will be unveiled in 2027, the iPhone's 20th anniversary. While the company's existing models feature a Dynamic Island, Apple is expected to move the selfie camera and Face ID sensors under the screen within the next couple of years.

Apple's Two-Step Approach to an iPhone Without a Dynamic Island

In his newsletter, Gurman writes that Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 series will appear similar to the iPhone 16 series, but only from the front. Recent reports suggest that the company will equip the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro with a redesigned rear camera layout, while the standard iPhone 17 is expected to feature the same design as the current model.

Next year, Apple will introduce the successors to the iPhone 17 lineup (presumably the Phone 18) with a Dynamic Island that is slimmer than the one on its current smartphone models, according to the journalist. A recent report have suggested that Apple will shift its Face ID sensors under the display, and the selfie camera could be located in a hole-punch display cutout.

iPhone 18 Pro Series' Dynamic Island Could Turn Into a Dot

Gurman previously claimed that Apple would equip its 20th anniversary iPhone with an all-screen design, and a curved glass display. He also said that the company's 2027 iPhone models will expand on the new Liquid Glass UI and design language that will arrive with the iOS 26 and macOS 26 updates later this year.

As of now, it appears that this all-screen design for the 2027 iPhone models will be limited to the Pro models. Apple wouldn't be the first OEM to introduce a smartphone with an all-screen display, Nubia has released multiple models in recent years with under-display cameras.

However, it's best to take these claims with a grain of salt, as there's no word from Apple on plans to launch a redesigned version of its smartphones in the coming years. The company doesn't typically announce new hardware features until they are ready to launch, so we might only learn more about this handset in the months leading up to its debut.

iPhone 16

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A18

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1179x2556 pixels

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iPhone 16 Plus

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Stunning display
Solid build quality and lovely colour options
Battery life is bonkers on this one
Excellent for gaming and performance (in general)
Improved cameras

Bad
Still offers a 60Hz refresh rate and misses out on AOD (always-on display)
No fast charging
Comes with USB 2
No Apple Intelligence features out of the box

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Display 6.70-inch

Processor Apple A18

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1290x2796 pixels

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iPhone 16 Pro

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.30-inch

Processor Apple A18 Pro

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1206x2622 pixels

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iPhone 16 Pro Max

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Massive screen size
Brilliant display
Performance beast
Camera Control is a boon
Fantastic battery life

Bad
Big phone for one-hand use
Expensive
No Apple Intelligence at launch
Slow-wired charging support

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Display 6.90-inch

Processor Apple A18 Pro

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1320x2868 pixels

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