Next year, Apple will celebrate a milestone: the i Phone 20. Rumors suggest a radical design that harks back to Jony Ive's original vision of a single slabaughty glass slab, with a bezel‑less 7‑inch display that curves over the sides. The phone could feature an under‑display Face‑ID and camera, eliminating the Dynamic Island pill entirely. It sounds incredible, yet it may not simply slot in as the next Pro model.

The i Phone 17 Pro marked a utilitarian shift: all‑aluminum, thicker chassis for heat dissipation, and a step away from flashy Pro aesthetics. In contrast, the i Phone Air line remains premium and ultra‑thin, prioritising glass and titanium. Given this split, Apple might avoid returning to a glass‑only Pro design, keeping Pro as the uncompromising choice.

Apple is expected to launch i Phone Air 2 early 2027, adding a second camera, but the future of i Phone Air remains uncertain. A plausible 2027‑2028 lineup could see the i Phone 20 replace the Air, while the Pro models either continue or shift again. As the launch is still over a year away, rumors may soften.

The debate continues: will the 20th‑anniversary iPhone replace the Pro line or reinforce the current split? Your thoughts?