We know that 2026 is going to be a big year for iPhones, thanks to the upcoming release of the foldable iPhone Ultra, but 2027 is shaping up to be even more exciting. Next year marks the 20th anniversary of the release of the first ever iPhone, and according to reports Apple isn't going to let that milestone pass uncelebrated.
We've already heard a bunch of rumors about the 20th anniversary iPhone, tentatively called the iPhone 20, which is expected to kick off a whole new design language for Apple's flagship devices. Well it turns out there may be two iPhone 20 models on the horizon, with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reporting they're set to replace the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
This means that the two new phones will be available in similar sizes as a result, so we'd expect to see iPhone 20 models with 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch screens. It also suggests we may not see a repeat of 2017, when Apple released the special edition iPhone X alongside the less impressive iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. So there may not be an iPhone 19 Pro next year.
Gurman also reports that the phones, which are code-named V73 and V74, will run on a new 2 nanometer A21 chip — which Apple is referring to as Naxos internally. That same chip will apparently power the second-generation Apple foldable. This model is codenamed V78, and suggests that Apple is planning on updating its foldable phones every year.
Almost nothing is known about the iPhone Ultra 2 at this point, and things will probably stay that way until after the first foldable is released later this year.
Here's what else we know about iPhone 20's design
The report also reiterates that the iPhone 20 will feature a unique design, with an uninterrupted curved glass display that wraps around all four edges of the phone. This wraparound effect is said to hide the metal frame present on all iPhones thus far, and when combined with a glass back panel will offer the illusion of an all-glass design.
Rumors suggest the phone may also ditch the cutout for the front camera and Face ID, in favor of under-display options. The reports have been back and forth about this, but an uninterrupted display would make the all-glass effect complete and ensure the iPhone 20 is a sight to behold. Other rumors suggest we may see solid-state buttons with haptic feedback, a stronger version of Ceramic Shield and a 6,000 mAh battery.
Beyond this, Gurman claims that Apple will be adopting 1.4nm production technology from the A22 Pro chip and beyond. This will debut in 2028, in whichever high-end phones Apple has planned for us that year. Likely an iPhone 21 Pro, 21 Pro Max and — possibly — an iPhone Fold 3. Of course, we won't be hearing much about those for a while. Certainly not until late next year, at the absolute earliest.
In the meantime, you can check what's happening with Apple's fall event by checking out our official hubs for the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone Ultra.
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