iPhone 19 Pro Prototype in Testing Allegedly Has Quad-Curved Display
Apple is reportedly testing a prototype of the iPhone 19 Pro featuring a quad-curved display. The device is said to have a hole-punch cutout for the front camera while hiding Face ID under the display. Challenges remain in integrating the front-facing camera without compromising quality, which could affect the differentiation of future models.
- ▪The iPhone 19 Pro prototype is currently in the evaluation stage.
- ▪It features a quad-curved display with a hole-punch cutout for the front camera.
- ▪Apple may reserve an uninterrupted display for the upcoming 20th-anniversary iPhone.
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iPhone 19 Pro Prototype in Testing Allegedly Has Quad-Curved DisplayThursday May 21, 2026 4:32 am PDT by Tim HardwickApple is testing an iPhone 19 Pro with a display that curves around all four edges of the device, a leaker out of China has claimed. According to Weibo-based Digital Chat Station, the 2027-generation Pro device, currently at the evaluation stage, has a hole-punch cutout in the display for the front-facing camera, but Face ID is completely hidden under the panel. The claim is notable because multiple reports suggest Apple is aiming to launch a 20th-anniversary iPhone next year featuring a quad-curved display with no cutouts.
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