Apple Planning Bezel-Free iPhone With 'Four-Sided Bending' Display [Report]

Apple is preparing a major redesign of the iPhone to mark its 20th anniversary in 2027, according to a new report from South Korea's ETNews. One of the standout features in development is a "four-sided bending" display that could finally deliver a true bezel-less experience.

The display would curve around all four edges of the device, creating a seamless, all-screen front. This lines up with previous reports suggesting Apple is working toward a futuristic iPhone design for 2027, potentially featuring a display "without any cutouts." To achieve that, Apple would likely need to implement an under-display camera (UDC) and sensor array—technologies the company has been steadily developing.

To support this next-generation display, Apple is also said to be overhauling its display driver IC (DDI). The report notes a planned shift from the current 28nm planar process to a more advanced 16nm FinFET process. The primary goal is to reduce power consumption, which has become increasingly important as on-device AI features grow. This focus on efficiency, paired with the new DDI, could enable "a completely new display design not seen before," the report adds.


Apple is also exploring other technologies for the anniversary model, including a pure silicon battery that replaces graphite with 100% silicon anode material—potentially offering a major leap in energy density and battery life.

To bring these innovations to production, Apple is expected to begin discussions with its OLED suppliers, Samsung Display and LG Display, regarding implementation.

This push to load the 2027 iPhone with breakthrough features mirrors what Apple did with the iPhone X in 2017, which marked the 10th anniversary of the device and introduced OLED, Face ID, and the removal of the home button.

"Apple has historically prioritized user experience and maturity over early adoption," a source told ETNews. "But for the 20th-anniversary model, the company is preparing to take bolder steps, similar to what we saw with the iPhone X."


If successful, the 2027 iPhone could mark the start of what some expect to be a product renaissance for the iPhone.

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