iPhone 20 exposed: curved screen, chopped buttons, crater protruding lens imitates Android

It has been two months since the iPhone 18 Pro series was released, and the next-generation model was exposed online in advance. 2027 marks the 20th anniversary of the birth of Apple mobile phones. The next generation models will skip the 19 series and be directly named iPhone 20 series. The appearance design has changed significantly compared with the past. The curved screen and lens module “plagiarize” the classic design of the Android camp.

A suspected iPhone 20 series design drawing has been circulated on the Internet. From the appearance design to the button layout, it almost imitates Android phones at the pixel level.

The iPhone 20 is expected to adopt a constant-depth four-micro-curved screen design, which was once the classic shape of the flagship phone of the Android camp. Apple has also decided to imitate domestic brands. The front bezel is significantly narrowed, almost achieving a visual borderless effect, which can bring a more extreme sense of immersion. Although there is a central pill-shaped hole, the shape is also the biggest change in Apple in recent years.

Seeing this design, many Apple fans said it was difficult to accept it. After all, it is a symbol of Android phones. Many Apple fans even ridiculed the curved screen as “too low”. Regardless of whether Apple fans are willing to accept it or not, there is a high probability that Apple will adopt a new design. From the supply chain to industry insiders, it is almost certain that the design is true. Just like many Apple fans have ridiculed the folding screen before, complaining “Why do you have to fold a good phone?” and mocking Android phones for not doing their job properly, Apple still launched the iPhone Duo folding screen. Apple never listens to the opinions of Apple fans.

In terms of other designs, in order to match the front curved screen effect, Apple has completely abandoned the right-angled frame design, and the frame is more rounded than previous generations. In particular, the imaging module is suspected to use a raised rear glass integrated design, which is reminiscent of the design style of the OPPO Find series back then. Through the integrated hot-pressed glass process, the glass of the rear lens module is raised upward from a flat surface, similar to the shape of a volcano. It looks more rounded and feels more comfortable to touch than conventional designs.

Finally, iPhone 20 will also cancel the independent operation buttons, which is Apple’s second major adjustment in recent years. Apple mobile phones were the first to add a mute pick on the left border, and the physical button was pressed to quickly enter silent mode. The iPhone 15 series cancels the paddle buttons and replaces them with custom solid-state buttons, which rely on motors to simulate real press feedback to implement shortcut commands such as starting the camera, muting, and flashlight. But the iPhone 15 series also has a camera button, making the phone buttons more redundant.

The iPhone 20 series plans to cut off the physical solid buttons and integrate the functions with the physical camera buttons, allowing users to set them as comprehensive functions such as camera keys, shortcut function keys, and mute keys. In fact, the Android camp has always adopted a similar design. One button triggers different functions through different modes of short press, long press, and double click, which reduces the design of excessive buttons on the body, saving both internal space and cost.

The iPhone 20 series is expected to be released in September 2027, which is still 10 months away. The leaks online are basically reliable. Since Apple’s mobile phones involve the global industrial chain, it is impossible to keep all core information confidential. For example, smart islands, folding screens, and liquid glass are exposed months to a year in advance. iPhone 20 series news is highly likely to be reliable.