Apple is reportedly working toward launching a truly all-screen iPhone by 2030, according to display industry analyst Ross Young. The transition is expected to happen in phases over several iPhone generations, with the first major step coming in 2026.

Display changes to unfold gradually

• 2026 (iPhone 18 Pro): Apple is expected to introduce under-display Face ID, shrinking the size of the current Dynamic Island. The front camera will remain visible as a hole-punch cutout.
• 2027 (iPhone 19 or 20th anniversary model): Apple may further minimize visual obstructions, potentially moving both Face ID and the front camera under the screen. If successful, this could be the first iPhone with a truly uninterrupted display.
• 2028: Face ID is expected to be fully under the screen. However, the front camera will likely remain a punch-hole design, though repositioned to the corner of the display.
• 2030: Apple could achieve a completely all-screen iPhone, with no camera cutouts or visible sensor modules, delivering a seamless edge-to-edge display.
  
  

This projection aligns with earlier reports and visual concepts by tech designer Filip Vabroušek. Ross Young stated he is "pretty confident" in this multi-year timeline.

Apple’s strategy and market impact

Rather than adopting radical redesigns all at once, Apple seems to be favoring a step-by-step approach to refining its display technology. Each generation is expected to bring modest but visible upgrades, easing users into the idea of a fully under-display system.

This approach also supports Apple’s supply chain planning and component testing cycles, ensuring stability with each launch. While this may frustrate some eager fans in Malaysia and elsewhere, it offers predictability for users who prefer gradual innovation and proven reliability over drastic change.

Apple’s long-term vision for the iPhone appears focused on eliminating all display obstructions. But will users wait until 2030 for a truly all-screen experience, or is the smaller Dynamic Island in 2026 enough?

What are your thoughts on this evolution? Would you upgrade gradually or hold out for the final version? Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates.