Forget iPhone 18, iPhone 20 may be the upgrade you want
Forget iPhone 18, iPhone 20 may be the upgrade you want
Publish Date: 2026-04-25 05:14:00
Source Domain: www.indiatoday.in
Apple is yet to announce the iPhone 18 series, but rumours of the 20th anniversary iPhones keep surfacing online. While the Cupertino giant is expected to make some fine tweaks with the upcoming iPhones, it seems that the company has some big plans for 2027 when the iPhone turns 20. And a key part of these plans could be a new micro-curved OLED display from Samsung.
According to reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, Apple is working with Samsung on a custom micro-curved OLED display, which is expected to be brighter and thinner than current panels.
Single slab of glass
In 2017, Apple launched the iPhone X, which marked ten years of the iPhone. The iPhone X came with an edge-to-edge display (except for a notch), something that was considered revolutionary at the time. A decade later, Apple reportedly wants to go a step further, with an iPhone that may resemble the company’s former design chief, Jony Ive’s idea of a ‘single slab of glass.’
That is, the 20th anniversary iPhone could come with a display that has virtually no bezels. To make this happen, Apple likely wants a curved OLED panel. As per reports, the company wants an equal-depth quad-curved panel that uses very shallow ‘micro-curves’ rather than the more aggressive ‘waterfall’ edges seen on some existing Samsung displays.
The aim, according to the reports, is to make the phone feel softer in the hand, make edge swipes feel more natural, reduce distortion around the sides, and create a bezel-free look without increasing accidental touches while holding the device.
It is believed that if Apple goes ahead with this display, Samsung may follow suit by using a similar panel for its own Galaxy S28 lineup in 2028.
Under display Face ID?
The rumoured broader goal for the 20th anniversary iPhone is said to be a high-end all-glass iPhone without display cutouts. Though there are some contradicting reports on what Apple may choose to do.
Some believe that Apple may not be able to get the entire Face ID…
