Apple’s 2027 iPhone may arrive as iPhone 20 for 20th anniversary
Apple is rumored to celebrate 20 years since the original iPhone with a special model in fall 2027. Reports point to a near-full-screen front, Face ID hidden under the display, haptic solid-state buttons, a new Sony camera sensor, a silicon-anode battery, and a next-generation chip with a C3 modem. The name is still uncertain, with one prediction suggesting Apple could skip iPhone 19 and use iPhone 20, while pricing may start at $1,299 or more.
The first iPhone was shown in January 2007 and went on sale that June, so a 2027 model would coincide with two decades of the product line. Rumors suggest Apple may treat it as a major redesign rather than a one-off, similar to how the iPhone X marked the tenth anniversary.
Reported features include a nearly full front display, curved glass, very thin borders, hidden Face ID, and a small front-camera cutout. Other claims mention a Sony sensor, haptic buttons, a silicon-anode battery, a next-generation chip, a C3 modem, and a starting price of at least $1,299.
A premium anniversary iPhone could reinforce Apple’s influence over high-end smartphone design, prompting rivals to accelerate under-display sensors and battery changes. Consumers who upgrade may gain sleeker devices and longer battery life, but the reported $1,299-plus price may limit access, widening the gap between flagship and budget users. Developers could face new screen and interaction assumptions, while accessory makers may adapt to haptic buttons and hidden Face ID. The actual effects remain uncertain until launch.