Apple’s 2027 iPhone Lineup Leak: The biggest redesign since the iPhone X is finally taking shape — and it’s arriving right on cue for Apple’s 20th birthday.
Apple loves a good anniversary moment, and 2027 is shaping up to be the big one. Apple is in the middle of a three-year plan to “reinvent” the look and feel of the iPhone, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman — and the latest leaks finally give us a clearer picture of what’s coming.
The 2027 Lineup at a Glance
| Model | Codename | Chip | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 20 Pro | V73 | A21 (2nm) | Edge-to-edge curved display |
| iPhone 20 Pro Max | V74 | A21 (2nm) | Edge-to-edge curved display |
| iPhone Fold (2nd-gen) | — | A21 (2nm) | Foldable form factor |
| iPhone 18 (standard, early 2027) | — | A20 | Carries over standard design |
What Makes the iPhone 20 Special?
This isn’t a typical numbered upgrade — it’s a true design overhaul. Apple is reportedly developing a display that curves around all four edges at equal depth, creating the visual impression of a near-absent bezel. It’s expected to have a quad-curved display that looks bezel-free, possibly with only a small camera cutout, though some rumours suggest Apple aims to remove all glass cutouts entirely.
The positioning has shifted too. Mark Gurman originally reported this would be a special “Pro” model, but more recent reporting from analyst Jeff Pu indicates the 20th-anniversary design is actually intended for Apple’s Pro line itself — meaning the iPhone Pro and Pro Max will inherit this design directly rather than getting a standalone anniversary edition.
For more on how Apple’s design language has evolved, check our iPhone design history retrospective.
Display Tech: A Two-Stage Rollout
Apple is planning a two-stage rollout for the new OLED display technology, with a more advanced version coming a year later. For the 2027 variant, Apple will reportedly rely on OLED technology that uses a magnesium-silver alloy in the cathode layer.
For its 20th-anniversary iPhone, Apple is tapping Samsung to produce a custom micro-curved OLED display that is brighter and thinner than existing panels.
Powering It All: The A21 Chip
All three flagship devices — the iPhone 20 Pro, Pro Max, and the second-gen Fold — are tipped to share Apple’s 2nm A21 chip, continuing the node introduced with the A20 series. Meanwhile, Apple appears to be staggering its standard-tier launch separately, with the base iPhone 18 expected early next year powered by the A20 chip — a strategy that lets Apple spread chip demand across TSMC’s production calendar. For context on the node race shaping all of this, see our coverage of Apple’s 1.4nm A22 Pro chip plans for 2028.
Why This Matters
If Jeff Pu’s reporting holds, Apple isn’t planning a special limited 20th-anniversary model at all — instead, this all-new curved design becomes the standard for the Pro and Pro Max line going forward, resetting expectations for what a “Pro” iPhone looks like for years to come.
The Bottom Line
Whether Apple calls it the iPhone 20, sticks with sequential numbering, or surprises everyone with new branding, one thing is becoming clear: 2027 won’t be an incremental year. Between the curved edge-to-edge displays, the second-gen Fold, and a unified A21 chip across the high-end lineup, Apple appears to be building toward its most significant design shift since the iPhone X. As always with multi-year roadmap leaks, treat specifics as fluid — but the direction is unmistakable.
Sources: 9to5Mac | MacRumors | Gadget Hacks
