According to supply chain data, the iPhone 18 Pro lineup will feature a redesigned camera module that will be larger compared to the current generation. Leaks indicate that the camera bump will increase by approximately 2 mm.
The main reason for this change is the transition to a variable aperture system in the primary module. In current Apple models, a fixed f/1.78 aperture is used, whereas the new design will allow mechanical adjustment of the lens opening based on shooting conditions.
In theory, this will provide greater control over the image: in bright lighting, the aperture can “close” to enhance sharpness, while in low light, it can open up to increase light transmission. Additionally, a larger 48-MP sensor with a 1/1.12″ format is expected, which will further increase the space requirements within the module.
The new camera system will be significantly more expensive to produce—approximately 50% more compared to current solutions. At the same time, this could become one of the key distinguishing features of the Pro series, both visually and in terms of shooting capabilities.
As previously reported, Samsung Display and LG Display have started mass production of OLED displays for Apple’s 2026 device lineup.
Earlier, Fix Focus Digital shared details about the computer version of the HarmonyOS operating system, leaked photos of the new iPhone SE4 and renders of the Huawei Pocket 2, and also reported that Apple has halted work on the foldable iPhone.
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