Overview
- Multiple outlets citing Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station reported Thursday that Apple is testing a 2027 Pro prototype whose OLED display curves around all four edges and hides Face ID beneath the panel.
- The prototype is said to retain a small hole‑punch for the selfie camera because suppliers and engineers are still struggling to hide the front sensor without hurting image quality.
- Some posts from the leaker suggested the device is in evaluation or production testing, but several analysts and outlets call the mass‑production claim unverified and higher risk.
- Nearer‑term plans for September 2026 remain unchanged in coverage with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max expected to use A20‑class silicon built on TSMC’s 2nm process plus camera and colour updates.
- The redesign depends on partners such as Samsung Display for custom curved OLEDs and camera suppliers for satisfactory under‑panel optics, so timing, naming (iPhone 19 Pro versus iPhone 20) and final features could still change.