Inside Apple's iPhone 20: a Bold Shift to a 7-inch Screen

Picture this: a phone that curves like a river stone, its edges melting into glass, yet feels familiar in the hand. That’s the image floating around Apple’s corridors and tech forums as whispers about the 20th anniversary iPhone pick up speed.

Apple is expected to mark two decades of the iPhone with a significant rethink of its Pro series. Leaks and tip-offs suggest the company is testing an almost 7-inch panel for the top model. It’s small on paper—6.96 inches—but the change matters less in raw size and more in how it’s packaged: an edge-to-edge, quad-curved display that promises a seamless look and fewer visible bezels.

A bigger screen, but familiar feel

Yes, it’s 0.06 inches larger than the current Pro Max. Hardly a radical jump. Yet the rumor is that Apple will keep the same aspect ratio as the iPhone 17 Pro Max. In practice, that means more display without turning the phone into a mini tablet. One-handed use should remain comfortable. Designers prefer that. Users will notice the extra canvas, mostly when watching video or juggling multiple apps.

There’s more than just screen talk. The Pro models supposedly bring solid-state buttons—haptic feedback replacing physical travel. Think of volume and power controls that don’t move but still feel alive. Pros: fewer mechanical failures, a cleaner exterior. Cons: some users might miss the tactile click.

• Under-display Face ID is on the table, moving the authentication hardware beneath the glass for a cleaner forehead area.
• Expect reinforced Ceramic Shield on the sides, not only on the front, which aims to improve drop performance and scratch resistance.
• Battery rumors are bold: figures near 6,000 mAh have been tossed around, hinting at real endurance gains, plus reverse wireless charging for topping up accessories on the go.

All of this is still rumor. The known names circulating point to an iPhone 20 and iPhone 20 Pro lineup, with the Pro Max becoming the showcase for Apple’s more adventurous ideas. History shows Apple experiments behind closed doors and cherry-picks what reaches consumers. Sometimes those experiments shift the product line. Sometimes they don’t.

So what should you take away? If the leaks hold true, Apple is trying to expand the display without alienating users who prefer a comfortable, single-handed experience. It’s a compromise between spectacle and usability. And the other upgrades—solid-state controls, under-display Face ID, bigger batteries—fit a narrative of refinement rather than reinvention.

If Apple ships a near-7-inch, quad-curved iPhone 20 Pro Max with under-glass Face ID and a 6,000 mAh battery, it will be the company’s most deliberate nudge toward bigger-screen phones yet.