Apple Testing Two Major iPhone 18 Pro Camera Upgrades
iPhone 18 Pro camera upgrades include variable aperture and larger telephoto lens for dramatically better low-light photos and zoom.
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Apple Testing Two Major iPhone 18 Pro Camera Upgrades
iPhone 18 Pro Camera Upgrades Could Redefine Smartphone Photography Apple is testing two major rear camera upgrades for the iPhone 18 Pro lineup that promise to transform low-light performance and zoom capabilities. According to trusted supply chain sources, the next-generation Pro models will feature a variable aperture main sensor and a telephoto lens with a significantly larger aperture. These changes address longtime iPhone photography limitations—especially in dim environments—while giving creators more control over depth and exposure without third-party apps. If implemented, these upgrades would mark Apple's most ambitious camera hardware leap since the iPhone 14 Pro's 48-megapixel sensor debut. Credit: Google What Is Variable Aperture—and Why It Matters for iPhone Photos A variable aperture lets a camera lens dynamically adjust how much light reaches the sensor. In bright daylight, the aperture narrows to prevent overexposure. In candlelit restaurants or evening streets, it…