GoKawiilBig anniversary, big screens? Apple might bump up the display size of the iPhone Pro and iPhone Pro Max next year as the company celebrates the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, according to an insider.
Digital Chat Station, an anonymous but well-regarded source of tech leaks, shared on Chinese social media platform Weibo that the iPhone 20 Pro could feature a 6.4-inch display, while the iPhone 20 Pro Max could come with a 7-inch screen. Although the account holder’s identity has never been publicly confirmed, Digital Chat Station has built a reputation for providing reliable information about upcoming devices.
Apple is expected to release those devices in September 2027, three months after the company celebrates the 20th anniversary of the iPhone’s launch on June 29, 2007. (For a blast from the past, check out CNET’s review of that legendary device.) Apple has not announced any official launch dates.
A representative for Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
The latest versions of the iPhone Pro and Pro Max are a tad smaller — 6.3 inches for the iPhone Pro and 6.9 inches for the iPhone Pro Max.
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, expected to launch next month, will also have 6.3- and 6.9-inch screen sizes. According to our roundup of reports and rumors about Apple’s upcoming products, the company’s next lineup could also include its first foldable iPhone, the Apple Watch Series 12, and the Apple Watch Ultra 4
Glass all around?
In addition to the larger screen sizes for the iPhone 20 Pro and Pro Max, the Digital Chat Station report also said the devices might have a quad-curved design and no bezel showing. If true, when you look at the front of those phones, you’ll only see glass that wraps around all four edges. You won’t see a bezel, the border that surrounds the screen, which is typically found on most smartphones.
Digital Chat Station said that, even with the bigger screens, the phones will maintain the same aspect ratio.
The last time Apple increased screen size was two years ago. The iPhone 16 Pro screen size increased to 6.3 inches (up from 6.1), and the Pro Max to 6.9 inches (up from 6.7).
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