Overview
- Multiple outlets on Wednesday reported a four‑step iPhone camera roadmap from Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station that starts with variable aperture on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.
- Supply‑chain reporting says variable‑aperture hardware has entered production, with Largan and Sunny Optical cited as building components for this year’s Pro models.
- The reported plan also includes a larger 1/1.12‑inch main sensor, optical image stabilization for the ultra‑wide lens, and a 200‑megapixel periscope telephoto to follow in later generations.
- Coverage on Tuesday said the 200‑megapixel telephoto is now seen as unlikely before 2028, a timeline that aligns with a January Morgan Stanley note.
- Rivals like Samsung, Oppo, and Vivo already ship 200MP and larger‑sensor phones, but outlets caution that these Apple details come from a leaker with a mixed record and remain unconfirmed.