Industry reports indicate that Apple is poised to integrate variable aperture technology into the main cameras of its iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models. This marks a significant shift in Apple’s camera design, given that iPhones have historically employed fixed aperture lenses, while numerous Android flagship devices have incorporated variable aperture capabilities for several years.
According to sources cited by ET News, Sunny Optical has been selected as Apple’s primary supplier for the variable aperture lenses. Rumors regarding the implementation of variable aperture on the iPhone 18 series have circulated since the previous year, suggesting that the company has been preparing for this technological advancement.
nubia Z70 Ultra’s variable aperture lens in action
It is anticipated that the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models will maintain the same design and dimensions as the preceding iPhone 17 series. Furthermore, recent speculation suggests the potential inclusion of a transparent back panel. Concurrently, Samsung is also anticipated to introduce variable aperture technology in its forthcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra.
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