Apple’s iPhone 20 rumors ignite 20th anniversary speculation with LG Display’s $273M investment in bezel-less quad-curved panels, potentially delivering an all-screen futuristic slab sans notches or Dynamic Island via under-display Face ID and selfie cams. Korea’s Dealsite reports 10 exclusive production lines bending circuits and thinning TFE encapsulation for edge-to-edge OLED, diverging from Samsung’s foldable focus. iPhone 17’s ultra-thin Air previewed redesigns; 2026 iPhone 18 Pro shrinks Island via under-panel tech, foldable iPhone Fold tests cameras beneath glass—converging for 2027’s holy grail. Visual curve akin Apple Watch edges clarifies: flat OLED + curved cover glass illusion, not Samsung-style wraparounds Apple abandoned.
Bezel annihilation demands innovation: circuits migrate under active display area, TFE ultra-thin seals moisture sans borders, under-display optics hide TrueDepth/12MP front cam. Samsung Display prioritizes 2026 foldables; LG monopolizes iPhone 20’s monolithic quad-bend. PhoneArt’s August leak debunks full curves—”visual curve” effect mirrors Watch’s subtle wrap, preserving flat-panel usability. Prototyping accelerates: 2026 testbeds validate, 2027 mass production. 20-year evolution from iPhone’s aluminum slab to titanium all-screen oracle.
iPhone Display Evolution
| Model | Display Tech | Key Innovation |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone (2007) | 3.5″ LCD | Multi-touch |
| iPhone X | OLED notch | Face ID |
| iPhone 14 Pro | Dynamic Island | Always-on |
| iPhone 17 Air | Ultra-thin | Redesign |
| iPhone 20 (2027) | Quad-curve UDC | Bezel-less |
Under-Display Tech Roadmap
- 2026 iPhone 18 Pro: Mini Island, partial Face ID under OLED.
- iPhone Fold: UDC selfie cam validates optics.
- 2027 iPhone 20: Full under-panel TrueDepth + 12MP, quad visual curves.
- LG lines: 400B won, circuit bending, TFE thinning.
Design Revolution Stakes
iPhone 20 crowns 20-year odyssey: aluminum iPod → titanium aerospace, LCD → LTPO OLED 1-120Hz ProMotion, notch → Island → void. Visual curves sidestep Samsung Note edge pitfalls—grip interference, touch rejection woes. Under-display maturity: Oppo/Vivo proofs, Apple refines transparency 99.9%. Foldable detour tests UDC; bezel-less mainstreams 2027. Supply chain bets: LG’s 10 lines signal exclusivity, Samsung foldables diversify.
2027 crystal ball: metalens AR glasses integration, under-display batteries, haptics via glass waves. Anniversary audacity: no home button redux, camera-less front (LiDAR fusion). Rivals chase: Samsung abandons curves, Google Pixel folds, Nothing bezel experiments. Ecosystem lock: Watch Ultra curves preview, Vision Pro AR overlays. Leaks converge: 6.9″ slab, 2mm bezels, titanium frame. iPhone 20 doesn’t iterate—redefines seamlessness, orbit’s edge reborn.
