Korean sources claim that LG is focusing on the development of technologies that will enable future iPhones to be full-screen. There are many challenges in creating an under-screen camera that does not significantly lose quality compared to a normal lens. Therefore, according to this information, we should not see an iPhone with this type of front until after 2026.

According to The Elec, LG Innotek is already in the preliminary development stage of an under-display panel where the lens holes are not visible. An interesting information from the source is that it is stated that “the lens hole will not be visible when not in use”, but when we activate the camera, the door is not closed and can be seen slightly.

The main problem with such under-screen solutions is this: They can’t catch that much shine They’re like regular lenses in that they’re covered by the panel itself. LG is working on a special lens to overcome this limitation as well as possible flare and effect. ghosting It is usually created on phones with such cameras.

It is also reported that Apple has received some samples from other suppliers to develop an under-screen camera, but they describe them as “insufficient” for now.

The situation with iPhones is particularly complicated because you not only need to hide the front camera, but all the hardware that makes up Face ID. The source points out that these elements will also be hidden under the screen to obtain a completely free façade.

There are some manufacturers currently investing in this type of technology. Samsung uses this in the front camera of the Galaxy Z Fold5, and we were able to test it on the ZTE Axon 30 as well. Despite the visual effect of “no camera” on the front, today’s results are quite disappointing.

Apple is expected to gradually improve in the coming years: (according to rumors) it will move from Dynamic Island to a hole in the screen where Face ID will be integrated, opting for a front without any distractions by 2026.

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