Apple’s rumored iPhone 20 may return to a glass‑heavy design, according to a Chinese leaker on Weibo. Fixed Focus Digital stated the company’s preferred plan for the 2027 model is “returned to glass,” noting a renovated production site awaiting equipment to process parts with a method similar to the first‑generation Air. The account highlighted Biel Crystal as the likely main supplier, with BYD and Lens Technology also involved. Manufacturers could adapt older equipment used for glass‑backed iPhone Pro models instead of installing new machinery. While the post does not confirm a continuous‑piece glass body, it points to exterior glass or enclosure work rather than the OLED panel itself. Earlier reports suggest a mostly glass device with a nearly edge‑to‑edge display, curved sides, and fewer interruptions across the front. The rumor adds context to Apple’s ongoing preparations and the broader speculation about the 2027 iPhone’s design.

This development underscores that redesign plans are still fluid; suppliers can ready machinery while engineering work continues. The conflicting display rumors—curved OLED versus flat screen under molded cover glass—remain unresolved. Apple has yet to name the 2027 lineup, leaving “iPhone 20” as an unofficial label for the anniversary model.