iPhone 19 Pro revealed with a four-sided curved screen and Face ID hidden under the screen.
Apple is reportedly testing a prototype iPhone 19 Pro with a four-sided curved display and Face ID technology hidden under the screen, aiming for a full-screen design in the future.
According to the well-known leak source Digital Chat Station on China's Weibo social media platform, Apple is currently testing a prototype iPhone 19 Pro for the 2027 iPhone generation with a curved screen design on all four edges.
This is considered one of Apple's biggest strides in its pursuit of a truly "full-screen" design for the iPhone.
The iPhone 19 Pro may feature a four-sided curved display.
Leaked information suggests that the iPhone 19 Pro model currently undergoing internal testing will feature a curved display that extends to all four edges of the device.
This design promises to create a nearly bezel-less feel, similar to futuristic smartphone ideas that have appeared in previous patents and concepts.
The source also indicated that the device still has a small punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera on the front, while the entire Face ID system has been hidden beneath the screen by Apple.
If this information is accurate, this would be the first time Apple commercializes under-display Face ID technology on the iPhone. Currently, iPhone models still use Dynamic Island to house the front camera and Face ID sensor.
Apple is aiming for a "full-screen" iPhone for its 20th anniversary.
Recent reports suggest that Apple is developing a special iPhone model to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first iPhone's launch in 2027. This device is rumored to feature a completely curved, four-sided display with no notch or punch-hole.
This raises the question of whether Apple is preparing a new ultra-premium product line that sits above both the Pro and Pro Max versions. Some sources suggest that Apple may position the anniversary iPhone in a similar segment to how it created the Apple Watch Ultra or the Ultra chip line in Macs.
In that case, the iPhone 19 Pro and iPhone 19 Pro Max might still retain the front camera punch-hole, while the 20th anniversary iPhone model would feature a full-screen design to differentiate itself.
Under-display cameras remain a major challenge.
Although under-display camera technology has appeared on some Android smartphones, implementing it on the iPhone is considered much more difficult because Apple always prioritizes image quality and stability.
According to sources in the supply chain, Apple has now made significant progress with under-display Face ID, but the selfie camera is the most challenging component to work with.
When the camera is placed behind the OLED display, the amount of light reaching the sensor is significantly reduced, easily leading to lower image and video quality.
If Apple cannot completely resolve this issue, the company may continue to maintain the punch-hole camera solution for several more generations of iPhones.
Digital Chat Station is a highly accurate source of information.
Digital Chat Station is currently one of the most well-known tech leak accounts on Weibo, with over three million followers. This account has previously provided many accurate pieces of information regarding unreleased Apple products.
Previously, this source accurately revealed the overall design of the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro, as well as the 48MP triple-sensor camera system on the iPhone 17 Pro.
Additionally, Digital Chat Station recently reported that Apple's first foldable iPhone model could be launched alongside the iPhone 18 Pro generation and will likely be called the "iPhone Ultra".
Apple's race to design the future is accelerating.
Apple's testing of a four-sided curved display and under-display sensor technology shows that the company is still pursuing its goal of creating an iPhone with a completely seamless front.
Although these technologies are still in the testing phase, current prototypes suggest Apple is preparing for a major design shift for the iPhone in 2027-2028.