Apple could be headed back to the classic “candy bar” shape for its 2020 iPhone models.
Per noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the 2020 iPhone lineup will feature a redesigned chassis that is a big departure from the current status quo of curved stainless sides. Kuo stated that the upcoming design will be reminiscent of the iPhone 4’s boxier/”candy bar” design, something which Apple has done before in giving the 2018 iPad Pro a somewhat boxier look.
A previous report from Ming-Chi Kuo already hinted at a big redesign in 2020, with Apple apparently readying new screen sizes.
In June, Kuo said that the new 2020 iPhones will feature 5.4-inch, 6.1-inch, and 6.7-inch displays. The entire lineup is expected to feature OLED screens, a departure from the two-OLED, one-LCD range we see in iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11.
Kuo has also stated that the 2020 iPhone models’ glass will continue to be slightly curved, with references to 2/2.5D glass in his report.
The 2020 model iPhones are expected to debut in the fall of 2020, with rumored features including 5G and improved augmented reality features.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.