Apple is reportedly testing iPhone 19 Pro prototypes with quad-curved displays, according to Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station. The design curves along all four edges of the screen. Current curved smartphones mainly feature displays that bend only along the sides.
The report claims Apple wants to reduce visible bezels further and move closer to a full-screen iPhone design. The prototypes are also said to include under-display Face ID sensors. The front camera, however, may continue to use a small punch-hole cutout.
Reports about the tech giant’s plans for an uninterrupted display have circulated for years. The company has gradually reduced bezels across iPhone generations, starting with the iPhone X in 2017.
Sources claim Apple could introduce a major redesign around 2027, marking 20 years of iPhone. Several reports suggest the company has been working with Samsung Display on advanced OLED panels for future devices.
The quad-curved display is reportedly part of that effort. The design could create a seamless glass-like appearance around the device.
The iPhone maker faces hurdles before such a design reaches consumers. Under-display camera systems continue to struggle with image quality. Several Android smartphones already use the technology, but camera performance often remains inconsistent compared to standard front-facing cameras.
Curved displays also bring usability concerns. Brands including Samsung and Huawei have previously launched aggressively curved smartphones, with users reporting accidental touches and durability issues.
Apple is known for delaying features until they meet its performance standards. The company may continue testing multiple prototypes before finalizing a commercial design.
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The leak does not specify the iPhone model that could feature the quad-curved display. Apple has not commented on the reported prototypes or the claimed redesign plans.
The tech giant frequently experiments with concepts years before release. The latest leak offers another glimpse into Apple’s long-term hardware plans as competition in the premium smartphone segment intensifies.