Apple is reportedly preparing to hide the front camera under the display of its 2027 iPhone. The move would mark the company’s first true all-screen iPhone, released in time for the device’s 20th anniversary. A Chinese leaker claimed the technology is on track for release that year, confirming earlier reports about Apple’s long-term plan to remove all visible cutouts from the display.
The information matches what we’ve heard about Apple’s under-display Face ID technology, expected to debut in the iPhone 18 Pro before becoming standard across the lineup in 2027. That timeline makes sense for a major redesign, as Apple typically reserves its biggest hardware shifts for milestone models.
Some Android makers already use under-display cameras, but most compromise photo quality because the sensor sits behind display pixels. Apple appears to have avoided this route so far for that very reason. Reports say Apple’s suppliers, including LG Innotek, are working on new “freeform optic” lenses that improve brightness and reduce distortion, minimizing the blurriness that usually comes with these systems.
A Complete Front Redesign
If all goes as expected, Apple’s 2027 model could also introduce a bezel-free display that curves along every edge. The company may even skip the “iPhone 19” name entirely, as it did when it jumped from iPhone 8 to iPhone X in 2017. Rumors also suggest that Apple’s first foldable iPhone could debut with a 24-megapixel under-screen camera, a big leap from the 4 or 8-megapixel sensors typically used in Android phones.
Apple’s push toward a completely hidden front camera might also signal the end of the Dynamic Island, though not everyone agrees. Some users say Apple would remove it as soon as possible since eliminating it would make the design look cleaner and more futuristic. Others think the feature is too useful to drop. I use it all the time for timers, music controls, and live sports scores. It’s one of those rare software additions that makes the iPhone feel more alive.
Dynamic Island’s Future
Several users argue that Apple will probably keep the Dynamic Island even when the camera moves under the display. The feature could remain as a software layer for live activities, notifications, and quick actions. After all, the Mac’s menu bar does everything the Dynamic Island does, just without taking up screen space. Apple could take a similar approach on iOS, keeping the functionality while freeing up pixels.
Still, others point out that even under-display cameras need a small area of the screen to go dark when in use, such as during Face ID scans. That could make the Dynamic Island a practical necessity rather than a purely visual choice. Removing it entirely might also break compatibility with existing apps that rely on its shape or position.
Whether Apple hides it or reimagines it, one thing is certain that the company wants a clean, uninterrupted front display. The 2027 iPhone could be the closest we’ve seen yet to that vision.
