Apple is said to be working on a “mostly glass, curved iPhone” with a wraparound display and no visible cutouts for the camera or sensors. The iPhone maker is trying to recreate the iPhone X moment for its 20th anniversary by introducing an iPhone that looks both cutting-edge and future-ready. While it might not look as unique as the Xiaomi Mi MIX Alpha, it is anticipated to have a futuristic design while retaining the premium look.
If users feel that the iPhone 15 or 16 is already a mostly glass iPhone, the 20th anniversary edition is expected to look even more futuristic, with a higher screen-to-body ratio. The design will resemble something Apple has been envisioning for years.
Patents dating back to 2019 described a continuous glass loop that would give the iPhone a seamless, futuristic look. However, bringing this to life has been difficult due to technological challenges.
Apple’s display suppliers, including Samsung Display and LG Display, have reportedly faced technical roadblocks while trying to make flexible OLED panels that can bend and curve without compromising durability or display quality.
The key challenges include the thin film encapsulation and optical adhesive layers required to build such a display, but Apple may have finally solved the material issues needed to enable the next major leap in iPhone design.
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