Apple has been at the forefront of the security and camera aspects of iOS in its iPhone lineup for years, and now the company is preparing to present itself to users with another major innovation in this area.

According to new information, the iPhone 18 Pro models, expected to launch in 2026, will offer a significant camera upgrade with a variable aperture lens feature.

According to the information shared by renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the variable aperture lens of the main camera that will be used in the iPhone 18 Pro models will be supplied by Apple’s lens suppliers Sunny Optical and Largan Precision. In addition, Sunny Optical and Luxshare are expected to act as roller shutter suppliers.

What does a variable aperture lens do?

Especially variable aperture lens For better performance under different lighting conditions quite valuable. This new lens allows the camera to automatically adjust the aperture based on ambient light, resulting in clearer photos in low light and more balanced images in bright environments.

While the fixed ƒ/1.78 aperture currently available on the iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro models delivers standard performance more control over the depth of field thanks to the variable aperture can be provided. It also offers the ability to both highlight objects more sharply with background blur and provide more detail in wide shots such as landscapes.

Although the iPhone 18 Pro, where Apple will use new technology, is expected to be released in 2026, we expect to learn more details about this series in the future.