Camilla Jessen
The iPhone 20 is expected to arrive in 2027.
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To mark the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, Apple is reportedly preparing a major design shift — one that could make the iPhone 20 unlike anything we’ve seen before.
According to new information from Bloomberg, Apple is exploring both a foldable iPhone and a Pro model built with an almost entirely glass-based design.
The company is said to be planning a bold move away from the current look, but without disrupting the core user experience — similar to the transition from the iPhone 7 to the iPhone X back in 2017.
Still, the choice of materials and form factor could make the iPhone 20 stand out dramatically from previous generations.
Glass and Foldable Design in Focus
Rumors of a foldable iPhone have circulated for years, but Apple has so far stayed on the sidelines, while competitors like Samsung and Huawei have brought foldable phones to market.
Now, industry sources suggest that Apple might finally be ready to join the foldable trend — potentially as a bold statement in the iPhone’s anniversary year.
If true, it would come a full eight years after Samsung debuted the first Galaxy Fold.
At the same time, Apple is also said to be developing a new Pro model with a radically different design, featuring extensive use of glass.
Experts believe the company may be working on a concept where not just the front and back, but even the edges of the phone are made of glass — a move that would be groundbreaking both visually and technologically.
The upcoming iOS 19 update, expected to be unveiled this summer, could offer a glimpse of what’s to come.
According to early leaks, the update will feature a more “glassy” visual style — a possible hint at Apple’s long-term hardware ambitions.
If these reports are accurate, 2027 could mark a major turning point for the iPhone — both in terms of design and user experience.
