Variable Aperture Rumored to Bring Major Camera Upgrade to iPhone 18 Pro
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models will feature an upgraded main rear camera with a variable aperture for the first time, according to Apple
Apple iPhone 18 rumored to get variable aperture lens on main camera — why that matters
Since at least the iPhone 14 Pro, Apple's Pro model iPhones have featured a fixed aperture lens of f/1.78 on the main camera. A variable aperture enables the camera to control the amount of light entering the lens, which would be helpful in a variety of lighting situations and may bring huge improvements to low-light shooting.
The iPhone 18 series could include a variable aperture, ‘significantly enhancing’ the camera
This is according to reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who in his latest post on Medium (via @Jukanlosreve) claimed that Apple will be equipping the main camera on the “high-end” iPhone 18 models with a variable aperture.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro's main camera to have variable aperture
At least one of the iPhone 17 models next year will also sport a variable aperture camera. Over the years, multiple Android OEMs have launched
iPhone 18 Pro rumored to gain a variable aperture wide-angle lens
In a major update to the camera system, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the iPhone 18 Pro's wide angle lens will be upgraded to have a variable aperture.
Apple preps huge iPhone 18 Pro camera upgrade with variable aperture lens
Sunny Optical is becoming the main shutter supplier to Apple, too, followed by Luxshare, as it will not only benefit from the predicted increase of 2025 iPhone shipments on account of the iPhone Air/Slim introduction, but also because it is a tier-one supplier of camera parts for the MacBook Pro.
iPhone 18 primary camera to have variable aperture, claims rumor
Apple could upgrade the primary camera on the iPhone 18 with a variable aperture. The iOS smartphone is expected to launch in 2026.
iPhone 18 Pro could Be the first to feature a variable aperture camera
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro is rumored to feature a variable aperture camera for betterlow-light photography & greater control over depth of field.
First iPhone 18 rumor suggests Apple is planning a major hardware upgrade
Phone 18 Pro reportedly features a variable aperture lens for improved user lighting control. The camera array for iPhone 18 Pro will be supplied by Sunny Optical and Luxshare. iPhone 17 series may feature a new design,
Kuo: iPhone 18 Pro to feature upgraded main camera with variable aperture
According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is working on a significant camera upgrade for the iPhone 18 coming
The iPhone 18 could borrow this handy camera feature from Android
We've already got iPhone 18 rumors, and it sounds like the 2026 models could gain a feature seen on some Android flagships.
Apple is planning a massive iPhone camera upgrade, but it won't come soon
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iPhone 18 Pro to feature a major camera upgrade: Variable aperture lens
According to Ming-Chi Kup, the “2026 high-end iPhone 18” will get a wide camera lens with a variable aperture camera, ...