A fresh leak has sparked debate about the design of Apple’s upcoming iPhone 20 Pro, the device that will mark two decades of the iPhone. Understanding why Apple might stick with a familiar camera cutout helps readers grasp the practical limits of emerging smartphone technology.

According to a new tip from Chinese source Digital Chat Station, the iPhone 20 Pro and its larger sibling will keep a punch‑hole front‑facing camera instead of moving the selfie sensor beneath the display. If the leak proves accurate, the screen’s appearance will remain similar to today’s flagship phones.

The article points out that under‑display camera technology still suffers from image‑quality problems, especially in challenging lighting conditions. Manufacturers have been unable to fully resolve these shortcomings after several years of development.

A recent review of the iPhone Duo showed that its 4 MP sensor hidden under the inner display produced noticeably worse photos than the conventional punch‑hole camera on the outer screen. This gap in quality limited the practical usefulness of the internal camera.

Because the iPhone 20 Pro has no secondary display, an under‑display camera would need to deliver full‑screen selfie quality, a standard the current technology does not yet meet. This requirement makes the under‑display option risky for a flagship model.

Apple’s premium Pro lineup places a premium on high‑quality selfie and video‑call performance, so a compromised camera would be hard to justify. Consequently, the company may prefer a punch‑hole design to preserve the user experience.