iPhone 20 rumors: Why iPhone 19 might be skipped entirely

Apple finally revealed the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max at its Sept.

9 "Surprise and Shine" event, alongside the foldable iPhone Duo .

But believe it or not, there are already credible reports and leaks floating around about a potential 20th anniversary "iPhone 20" arriving in fall 2027.

If the rumor mill is correct, Apple will skip the iPhone 19 entirely, and this wouldn't be the first time Apple has gotten creative with numbering.

The iPhone 20 would commemorate the 20th anniversary of the original model, which was released on June 29, 2007.

To mark 20 years of the iPhone, Apple has reportedly been prepping a major redesign that uses curved glass elements and potentially even a waterfall display.

If you're on the fence about upgrading to the iPhone 18 Pro , then you may want some idea of what next year's iPhone might look like.

So, here are the latest iPhone 20 rumors.

SEE ALSO: Apple's new 'Upgrade' program lets you lease a Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch like a car iPhone 20: When will it come out? First things first, the release date.

Apple always launches its flagship iPhone models in September, and there's currently no reason to think that will change soon.

In other words, it's widely expected that this phone will be announced in early September 2027, followed a week or two later with an official launch. (For reference, the iPhone 18 Pro was announced on Sept.

9 and launches Sept.

18.) The 20th anniversary iPhone is also the perfect opportunity for Apple to do some weird, fun stuff with its signature device. iPhone 20: What will it look like? This is the big point of interest regarding the iPhone 20, and most of what we know dates back to leaks from last year.

In 2025, there were multiple credible reports that the iPhone 20 model would undergo a major redesign that uses significantly more glass than the typical phone.