Apple iPhone 18 Pro has been making headlines recently, generating buzz around its new features. Apple has been releasing teasers about its upcoming flagship device, but specific details remain scarce. Amidst this speculation, some leaks indicate that the next iPhone may undergo a significant camera makeover.
The Cupertino-based tech giant is all set to bring major hardware upgrades, rather than focusing solely on its software segment.
According to recent leaks, Apple plans to include a 1-inch, 200MP camera in its iPhone next year. Next year’s iPhone camera will be more powerful. The leaker suggests this is a similar set of cameras to those seen on OPPO’s recent flagship, the Find X9 Ultra.
That device features a large 200MP 1/1.12-inch Sony LYT-901 sensor, and it is one of the best camera phones in the Android space. The leaker suggests that more details about the camera setup could be revealed next month, in April.
Originally, the leak was posted in Chinese, but here’s the translation of what it reads: “According to reliable supply-chain sources, Apple is also evaluating a 200MP 1/1.12-inch sensor, the same configuration as the Find X9 Ultra. Commercial deployment is expected next year. OPPO is once again taking the lead over Apple in product definition. Its dual 200MP cameras paired with a 10x super-telephoto lens set it apart from the competition. Let’s see what happens in April.”
Rumors also suggest that the camera upgrade is likely going to be reserved for next year’s iPhone. Also, no official announcement has been made regarding the
Other reports suggest Apple could be skipping the 19-series lineup. This comes after the tech company decides to celebrate the iPhone’s 20th anniversary. Now, whether that is the iPhone 19 Pro series or the iPhone 20 Pro series is something that only time will tell.
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