- Apple would skip the iPhone 19 and present the iPhone 20 to celebrate the anniversary.
- Two-phase schedule: base and 18e at the beginning of the year; Air, Pro, Pro Max and Fold 2 later.
- "All-screen" redesign with OLED COE, curved edges, and under-display options.
- Key new features: LOFIC sensor, silicon batteries, proprietary modem and 2nm A21 chip.
The latest analyst reports indicate that Apple It will skip the name “iPhone 19” and jump directly to “iPhone 20”The move would coincide with the iPhone's anniversary and would be accompanied by a change of course in the roadmap and a deep redesign of the device.
Beyond the name, the company is reportedly preparing a phone with a very different aesthetic: front with no visible bezels, A brighter and more efficient panel, and improvements in camera, battery, connectivity and chip.The launch strategy would also be reorganized to spread the impact throughout the year.
Name and release schedule
According to Omdia, Apple plans to unveil a family of iPhones called “iPhone 20” in 2027, leaving behind the designation 19The renovation would come in two waves; release date It would be staggered: in the first half of the year They would release the standard iPhone 20. and a more affordable iPhone 18e; in the second, it would be the turn of iPhone 20 Air, iPhone 20 Pro, iPhone 20 Pro Max and the iPhone Fold 2.
This “split” scheme aims to align the product with a symbolic milestone and, incidentally, stagger production and marketing in two strong momentsFor Spain and the rest of Europe, availability through the usual channels can be expected during each launch window.
Design and construction
Apple has spent years pursuing an iPhone that looks like a “glass slab” without cutsBy 2027, a screen that folds down on all four sides of the frame is being considered, achieving a virtually borderless effectThat aspect would have implications for durability and the use of cases, although the brand comes reinforcing durability with materials like Ceramic Shield state-of-the-art.
If the curvature on all four edges is confirmed, the iPhone 20 would look like a continuous block with minimal bezels. an aesthetic leap similar to what the iPhone X represented in its daybut taken a step further.
Display: OLED COE and superior brightness
For the panel, rumors point to the adoption of OLED technology Color Filter on Encapsulation (COE)supplied by Samsung. By integrating the color filter directly onto the encapsulation layer, the polarizing film is eliminated, reducing thickness, increasing brightness, and improving energy efficiency.
The absence of a polarizer complicates reflections, but Apple already uses advanced anti-reflective coatings which could be improved in this cycle. In addition, a crater-shaped light diffusion layer is being studied to even out the brightness, especially at the deeply curved edges.
Face ID and under-display front camera
To achieve a "clean" front, Apple is working on hiding sensors behind the panel and Remove Dynamic IslandThe option gaining traction involves integrating Face ID under the screen and maintaining a minimal hole for the front camera, a compromise that would maximize the usable area without sacrificing image quality.
This approach would reduce the visual impact of the cuts and pave the way for a truly continuous designpreserving biometric security and selfie quality.
Cameras: new sensor and more dynamic range
In photography, the arrival of a custom HDR sensor for the main camera is being considered, and according to leaks, a LOFIC type sensor (Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor) developed by Apple. This architecture allows for storing excess light with low noise and captures more detail in highlights and shadows.
Among the improvements planned for the series, there is talk of a dynamic range of up to 20 steps in one takebringing the results closer to those of high-end cinema cameras. There have also been rumors of variable aperture inherited from the 18 series in certain lenses.
Battery and efficiency
Apple is investigating batteries with anodes pure siliconcapable of storing more lithium ions per gram than current batteries. The goal is expand autonomy without excessively increasing the module's volume, also relying on lower power consumption from the panel and the rest of the hardware.
Energy efficiency could also benefit from the integration of own modem more closely aligned with the other components, reducing losses and heat in everyday use.
Performance, memory and chips
For the device's brain, the iPhone 20 models point to a chip A21 manufactured at 2 nm second generation after the initial leap planned with the 18 series. This process promises greater performance per watt and more thermal margin.
In memory, Apple studies the use of HBM mobileA vertically stacked DRAM with high-speed interconnects. In a smartphone, this solution would increase bandwidth while reducing power consumption and the space occupied by the dies.
Connectivity: Apple modem
Another key piece of the puzzle is the modem designed by Apple. The company's plan involves surpass Qualcomm's modems by 2027 in speed and AI functions, as well as reducing consumption thanks to the customized integration with the rest of the system.
A more efficient modem not only improves battery life, but also stabilizes performance in demanding scenarios such as 5G video uploads or data-intensive calls.
The foldable bet and the role of the “Flip”
The schedule used by various consulting firms places an iPhone Fold by 2026 and a Fold 2 in 2027...coexisting with the iPhone 20 family. By 2028, Stone Partners' forecasts predict a clamshell-type (flip) model with under-display camera and LTPO/COE technologies.
Besides the telephone, Apple would continue to expand its use of OLED panels in other categories throughout these cycles, strengthening its supply chain for advanced screens and new hinges.
As it appears, The iPhone 20 would combine a name change with a "All-screen" redesignCamera improvements with a LOFIC sensor and HDR imaging, a more capable battery, a more efficient proprietary modem, and a 2nm A21 chip, storage optionsall of this fitting into a calendar of two-phase launches which would give a boost to the business cycle in Europe and Spain.
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