Quad-Curved Screen Makes a Comeback: iPhone 20 to Feature 1.1mm Ultra-Narrow Bezels
Reports indicate that Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone 20 will adopt a 1.1mm ultra-narrow screen bezel, combined with extremely rounded edges and a quad-curved waterfall screen design, creating a near-seamless glass panel visual effect. The core of this leaked design is a true full-screen form factor, and to accommodate the 1.1mm narrow bezel, the iPhone 20 will use a quad-curved screen that curves naturally towards the middle frame on all four sides, further weakening the presence of the bezel and increasing the screen-to-body ratio and integration.
The rounded edges and quad-curved design complement each other, reducing visual discontinuities and making the device more comfortable to hold, while also enhancing the overall sophistication and recognizability of the device.
To achieve this look, Apple needs to place the front-facing camera and Face ID components under the screen, which is also a key technical challenge for true full-screen solutions.
It is reported that the current R&D team still faces issues with insufficient light transmittance and the accuracy of under-screen sensor recognition not meeting standards, affecting the imaging of the under-screen camera and the stability of Face ID unlocking.
Some media outlets point out that the iPhone 20 is still about 18 months away from mass production, giving Apple ample time to optimize under-screen light transmission, algorithm calibration, and other aspects to gradually solve existing technical bottlenecks.