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iPhone 19 Pro could feature an infinity panel and silicon battery

If you're one of those people who closely follows every Apple launch, get ready, because rumors about the iPhone that will mark the 20th anniversary of the iconic smartphone line, scheduled for 2027, are starting to take shape and promise a real breath of fresh air. By all accounts, the iPhone 19 Pro could bring with it a bold redesign, marking a significant departure from the more incremental updates expected for the iPhone 17 and 18 series.

The information, which comes from sources such as ET News and corroborates previous reports from Bloomberg, paints a picture of a device that could redefine the aesthetics and technology of Apple smartphones. If these predictions come true, the iPhone 19 Pro will not only be a celebration, but a glimpse into the future.

Apple's big bet for its commemorative iPhone seems to lie in a design where the screen takes center stage, eliminating practically all the elements that could delimit it.

The concept of an iPhone without any borders (bezels) is something that has been on the minds of many users, and the iPhone 19 Pro could be the model that makes it a reality. The information points to an AMOLED panel and a glass cover that would curve on all four sides of the device. The goal? Achieving a screen-to-body ratio close to 100%, providing a fully immersive viewing experience, without visual interruptions.

To achieve this “borderless” design, Apple will have to take an important step when it comes to integrating the front camera and Face ID sensors. Rumors indicate that these components, which should already have a more discreet “hole” shape in the iPhone 18 screen, would be completely hidden under the screen in the iPhone 19 Pro.

This would be a first for Apple, although under-screen camera technology has been around for a few years in other Android smartphones. The maturity of this technology makes its adoption by Apple on its 20th anniversary a very credible possibility and one that many have been waiting for.

In addition to the innovations on the screen, the iPhone 19 Pro could bring with it a significant advance in the field of energy autonomy, thanks to a new battery technology.

The big news could be a battery composed of 100% silicon. This approach would replace the carbon-based cathode present in current silicon-carbon cells, which typically contain less than 20% silicon. If this technology materializes, the result would be a considerable increase in the energy density of the battery.

This could translate into two major advantages for you: either a much greater autonomy than what we know today, allowing you to use the iPhone for longer periods without worrying about the charger, or the possibility of Apple creating an even thinner chassis for the iPhone 19 Pro, without sacrificing battery capacity.

Considering the rumors that the iPhone 17 Air could have a 3,500mAh battery in a body less than 6mm thick, the iPhone 19 series, with this new technology, could take elegance and thinness to a new level, while offering greater energy capacity. Additionally, iOS 21, scheduled for 2027, is expected to further optimize this battery through artificial intelligence, taking advantage of features already introduced in iOS 19.

Despite the enthusiasm, it is important to approach the idea of ​​an all-silicon battery with some caution. Apple is known for adopting technologies that have already been extensively tested and perfected, rather than venturing into experimental concepts or being the first to implement a radical technology in a mass-market product.

The prospect of an all-silicon battery seems, to some analysts, a bit too ambitious a leap for the company's profile, especially considering the technical challenges involved. Therefore, although the promise is attractive, it is prudent to view this information as a rumor that needs confirmation and further development.

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