Apple appears to be preparing one of the most ambitious design changes in iPhone history . New leaks from China claim that the company is testing an iPhone 19 Pro prototype with a display that curves around all four sides of the device , creating an almost completely “seamless” design with no visible bezels.
The information comes from well-known leaker Digital Chat Station on Weibo, who has previously proven to be very reliable when it comes to future Apple products. According to the reports, the device is still in the evaluation and development stages, but the direction that Apple is considering clearly shows its ambition to redefine the aesthetics of premium smartphones.
This particular model is reportedly intended for the 2027, the year that marks the 20th anniversary of the introduction of the first iPhone. This further strengthens the scenarios that Apple is planning an anniversary device with a radically different design and advanced display technologies.
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iPhone 19 Pro: Curved screen and Face ID under the panel
According to the leaked information, the iPhone 19 Pro will feature a display that wraps around all four sides of the device, almost completely eliminating bezels. Apple is reportedly aiming for a full-screen experience, where the panel will cover practically the entire front of the phone.
The most impressive element of the leaks concerns the Face ID. The information states that Apple is testing technology that would allow completely Face ID to under the display, leaving only a small hole for the front camera.
This approach would be a huge evolution for the iPhone design philosophy, as it would significantly reduce the need for Dynamic Island or other visible notches on the screen. Apple has been trying for years to achieve a truly seamless viewing experience, without sacrificing the security and quality of the sensors.
The great challenge of the selfie camera
Despite advances in under-display technologies, information suggests that Apple is still facing significant difficulties in hiding the front camera under the panel.
The main problem is image quality. Existing under-display camera technologies often lead to lower resolution, reduced lighting, and problems with photo editing. For a company like Apple, which places a huge emphasis on camera quality and user experience, any compromise is considered difficult to accept.
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This is why the company is reportedly considering keeping a small punch-hole camera on the Pro models as an alternative, while the fully seamless panel may remain an exclusive feature of a special anniversary edition iPhone.
The leaks also reignite the discussion around the rumored 20th anniversary iPhone. Apple is reportedly considering creating an even more premium model above the Pro and Pro Max lines, which could significantly change its strategy in the smartphone market.
If an anniversary iPhone with a fully seamless display and advanced under-display technologies is finally introduced, Apple will likely position it as the ultimate premium offering in its ecosystem.
This could create a new Ultra category of devices, with a higher price and exclusive features that will not be present in the rest of the models in the series.
Digital Chat Station and previous successful leaks
Digital Chat Station is considered one of the most well-known leakers in the Asian tech market, with more than three million followers on Weibo. He has previously accurately revealed information about the design of the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro, as well as technical details about the camera system of the upcoming models.
Recently, in fact, he had reported that Apple's first foldable iPhone may be presented as the iPhone Ultra, accompanying the iPhone 18 Pro series.
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Apple is preparing its next big design step
While nothing is considered definitive at this early stage of development, the information suggests that Apple is already working on the next big iPhone transition. The push for a fully seamless display, hidden sensors, and a more immersive design reveals the overall direction of the smartphone industry in the coming years.
2027 is expected to be a particularly important year for Apple, not only because of the iPhone's anniversary, but also because it will likely mark the beginning of a new design era for the company's devices.
