Apple’s much-anticipated 20th-anniversary iPhone Pro models appear set to arrive with marginally larger displays compared to the current iPhone 18 Pro line, according to a recent leak believed to have come from a prominent Chinese source.
Display Upgrades Uncovered
The leak claims the iPhone 20 Pro will sport a ~6.41-inch screen, while the Pro Max version could stretch to ~6.96 inches. If true, these sizes top the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, which measure roughly 6.27 inches (commonly rounded to 6.3″) and 6.86 inches (rounded to 6.9″), respectively. Despite the growth, the display diagonal increase is modest. Actual viewable area remains slightly less due to rounded corners. Alongside size gains, resolution jumps are expected to preserve Apple’s long-standing pixel density around 460 ppi. For example, the Pro model may reach ~2,686×1,236 pixels, and the Max version about ~2,912×1,340 pixels.
Radical Design Experiments in Play
Beyond display dimensions, Apple is reportedly exploring bold new front design options. One possibility is a “borderless quad-curved” display that curves along all four sides of the device. There are also signs that Apple may use thinner, brighter OLED panels. Crucially, under-display Face ID and potentially an under-display front camera are being tested as well. That said, the source also claims there’s a fallback option: a smaller Dynamic Island–style hole-punch setup, similar to what the iPhone 18 Pro currently employs.
What’s Behind the Physical Changes
Apple last grew its premium iPhone screen sizes with the iPhone 16 Pro generation in 2024. Back then, the Pro model moved from 6.1″ to 6.3″; the Pro Max from 6.7″ to 6.9″—achieved through narrower bezels and a slightly larger chassis. The leaked specs for the iPhone 20 Pro suggest another small step up in size, likely aimed at creating a more immersive screen experience without making the device too unwieldy.
The 20th anniversaries are anticipated to be skipped over the usual naming pattern—jumping directly to “iPhone 20” rather than following the prior sequence—and these Pro models are tipped for release in September 2027.
The display size rumblings come alongside reports that Apple is testing new techniques to nearly hide metal bezels to achieve almost invisible edges, reinforcing previous claims that the company aims for an uninterrupted slab of glass aesthetic for its milestone phones.
These leaks indicate Apple is trying for more than incremental upgrades—displays that curve on all sides, under-screen tech, and minimalist bezels could signal a bigger leap in design than recent iPhones.
