- Apple is reportedly testing a larger 6.96-inch iPhone display.
- The prototype is rumored for Apple's 20th anniversary iPhone in 2027.
- Apple has not confirmed the larger display or final design.
Apple could be bringing its biggest upgrades to the 20th-anniversary iPhone display. Yeah, leaks and rumors are always fun to hear, and it’s even more exciting when it comes from a reputable source. Given this, the company is said to be internally working on a display measuring around 6.96-inch, and we speculate that Apple might promote it as a 7-inch display.
For anyone curious when we will get to see the 20th-anniversary iPhone, let me bring this to your attention: the iPhone 20 (well, that’s something we are naming; it’s not officially confirmed yet) is expected to launch in 2027. Before it reaches the market, let’s explore what the recent leak has revealed about the iPhone.
Apple developing largest display for 20th-anniversary model
According to a popular Weibo-based leaker Digital Chat Station, Apple is currently testing a display panel that measures around 6.96 inches. The leaker further says the prototype uses the similar aspect ratio seen in the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Anyway, it remains unidentified whether the leaker is hinting at the iPhone 20 Pro Max or any other future iPhone.
We would like to make this very clear: Apple’s plan may change before the device reaches production, since the company usually tests multiple hardware concepts, many of which are never released.
Gathering the 20-anniversary iPhone rumors
The recent rumor comes after an earlier report from Bloomberg claimed that Apple has boosted development of two versions of its 20th-anniversary iPhone.
Reports also points out that Apple can refresh the 20th-anniversary model’s design. Later on, we shared details on how the company is working on an edge-to-edge display and curved glass, which would make it Apple’s first borderless iPhone.
Anyway, the company remains mum on the matter, and it’s obvious. Leaks surrounding Apple do not surface easily; therefore, the highlighted rumors should be treated as report-based information only.
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What about the iPhone 18 series
While the leaker kept his focus on the 20th-anniversary model, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will reportedly retain the similar display sizes as seen in the iPhone 17 Pro series.
Currently, reports suggest the iPhone 18 Pro will feature a 6.3-inch display; that’s exactly what you will notice in its predecessor. Similarly, the iPhone 18 Pro Max will retain a 6.9-inc display.
Author’s remarks
I understand that the rumors surrounding a nearly 7-inch-display iPhone are thrilling for most Apple fans. But we would like your attention here. Note that prototype testing is a standard part of Apple’s product development stage, and the company regularly explores multiple designs or concepts before finalizing a hardware or product.
