Apple Testing 200MP Telephoto iPhone Lens That Could Ship Next Year
MacRumors • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple is testing a 200-megapixel 1/1.2" telephoto camera sensor that could be included in iPhones as early as next year, according to leaker Digital Chat Station.
- The sensor under evaluation is comparable to one rumored for Oppo's upcoming Find X9 Ultra, which features a large 1/1.28" sensor for enhanced zoom capabilities.
- Previously, Apple was reported to be focusing on refining 48-megapixel cameras, but recent developments indicate progress toward integrating higher-resolution sensors.
- Samsung introduced 200-megapixel cameras on its Galaxy S23 Ultra in 2023, highlighting a trend toward ultra-high-resolution smartphone photography that Apple may soon follow.
- Apple is expected to launch the regular iPhone 18 in early 2027 with Pro models arriving later, and next year may also see a special 20th anniversary iPhone featuring advanced camera technology.
