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The iPhone 18 Pro's Rumored Camera Upgrade, Explained
MacRumors • • general
Key Points:
- Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to feature a variable-aperture camera, a first for the company's smartphones, allowing mechanical control over light entering the lens.
- Unlike current fixed-aperture iPhone cameras that rely on software adjustments, the variable aperture will enable smoother video in bright outdoor conditions by reducing overexposure and producing more natural motion blur.
- This upgrade is also expected to enhance photo sharpness, especially around the edges, and improve the realism of Portrait Mode's bokeh effect.
- It remains uncertain whether users will manually control the aperture or if it will adjust automatically, impacting how hands-on the photography experience will be.
- Apple is anticipated to reveal these new features with the iPhone 18 Pro models and its first foldable iPhone at a September event.
