Apple's 2028 iPhone lineup could bring major upgrades to display technology, camera hardware and processing power. Early reports suggest the company plans to refine the design expected for its 20th-anniversary iPhone in 2027, while addressing potential limitations in its curved OLED display.
The 2028 models could feature a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, under-display Face ID, tandem OLED technology and a new A22 Pro processor. Apple has not confirmed these specifications or its future product roadmap.
Apple may introduce a refined version of the four-edge curved display expected to debut in 2027. The anniversary model could feature glass that wraps around all four sides, creating a near-borderless appearance.
However, the first generation may face brightness loss and image distortion around the curved edges. A report by South Korea's ETNews, cited by MacRumors, suggests Apple could address these issues in 2028 by replacing the magnesium-silver cathode layer with indium zinc oxide.
The material could improve brightness uniformity, reduce distortion and allow Apple to narrow the bezels further. The company is also reportedly evaluating tandem OLED technology, which stacks two light-emitting layers to improve brightness, power efficiency and panel lifespan.
Display analyst Ross Young said that under-display Face ID may not be ready for the 2027 anniversary model. This could make the 2028 generation a potential candidate for the next stage of Apple's all-screen design.
However, the front camera may still require a small punch-hole cutout. Apple has not confirmed its plans.
The high-end 2028 iPhones could use Apple's A22 Pro processor, reportedly based on TSMC's 1.4-nanometre A14 manufacturing process.
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, “ The technology could deliver up to 15% better performance than a 2nm chip, or reduce power consumption by up to 30% at the same performance level. These figures relate to the manufacturing process and do not represent confirmed iPhone benchmarks.”
The sensor could capture more detail and provide greater flexibility when cropping zoomed photographs. However, Apple has not confirmed the camera's resolution or whether it will reach commercial production.
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