Apple never states whose image sensors they use in their smartphones, but for many years they have only had Sony sensors. However, these may soon be replaced by Samsung.

Samsung is expected to launch 48-megapixel image sensors, Tianfeng International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said iPhone we are already in 2026 and thus break Sony’s long-standing monopoly. It is known that it is a 1 / 2.6 inch optical format sensor. That is, it is far from being the largest, but it is not the main camera.

Considering the year 2026, such sensors should reach smartphones. iPhone 18. It’s likely that only the base models will be available initially, with the Pro models having larger sensors.

More importantly, the analyst adds, Samsung has created a special team to serve Apple in this regard, which means the company is serious.