After years of utilizing fixed aperture lenses, Apple is reportedly set to join the trend of variable aperture cameras with its upcoming iPhone 18 series. According to a report from ET News, industry sources have confirmed that the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models will feature variable aperture main cameras, a feature that has long been present in flagship Android smartphones.
Sunny Optical has been chosen as the primary supplier for the variable aperture lenses, signaling Apple's commitment to improving the camera capabilities of its devices. Rumors about this change have been circulating since last year, and it seems that Apple is finally ready to make the switch.
nubia Z70 Ultra's variable aperture lens in actionWhile the design of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max is expected to be similar to the previous generation, there have been whispers about a transparent back design as well. Samsung is also rumored to be introducing variable aperture cameras on its Galaxy S26 Ultra, indicating a shift in the industry towards this innovative technology.
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