Overview
- Multiple outlets report that diagnostic logs leaked in mid‑July from a Tata Electronics file dump indicate Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will use Sony’s IMX905 as the primary sensor and include a mechanical variable‑aperture mechanism.
- Industry coverage projects Apple will likely unveil the iPhone 18 Pro models and its first foldable at a September event while delaying the standard iPhone 18 and lower‑cost variants to early 2027.
- The leaked calibration data specifically references actuator and aperture calibration blocks that point to a physical aperture change, a feature Apple has not shipped before and that should improve low‑light exposure and control of depth of field.
- Analysts warn that higher DRAM and component costs are expected to push Pro prices up, with firms such as Citi saying demand for premium models is likely to stay resilient despite projected price increases.
- The leaks come from files tied to a ransomware breach at Tata Electronics and have not been authenticated by Apple, so the reports remain unconfirmed and the foldable model could face constrained initial supply if the hardware proves hard to produce.