Apple's 20th Anniversary iPhone to Feature Under-Display Face ID and Camera [Rumor]

Apple is reportedly planning to move both its Face ID sensors and front-facing camera under the display for a 2027 iPhone, a move that would finally deliver a true all-screen device without a notch or Dynamic Island. The information comes from a post on Weibo by the leaker Digital Chat Station.

The leak specifies that Apple's plan is for a standard "slab" or non-foldable iPhone, with the goal of hiding both the 3D facial recognition system and the selfie camera beneath the screen. This would result in a seamless, uninterrupted display, a long-held ambition for smartphone design.


The 2027 timeline aligns with a wave of previous reports pointing to that year as a milestone for the iPhone. The device will mark the 20th anniversary of the original iPhone's launch, and some forecasts suggest Apple may even skip the "iPhone 19" branding and call it the "iPhone 20." Other rumors for the anniversary device have pointed to a completely bezel-less design and the introduction of solid-state buttons.

This push toward an all-screen design is part of a broader, multi-year overhaul of the iPhone lineup. Before the bezel-less model arrives, Apple is expected to launch its first foldable iPhone in 2026.

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