- 0-20%: Unlikely - Lacks credible sources
- 21-40%: Questionable - Some concerns remain
- 41-60%: Plausible - Reasonable evidence
- 61-80%: Probable - Strong evidence
- 81-100%: Highly Likely - Multiple reliable sources
45%
Plausible
Apple is apparently trying to enhance the focal length and zoom capability of the camera setup on the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models by exploring the use of a teleconverter.
Smart Pikachu: Apple already has a working prototype of a variable aperture lens for the iPhone 18 variants, and continues to evaluate teleconverters
Smart Pikachu is now out with another tidbit regarding the upcoming Apple iPhone 18 variants, with the Google-translated version of the tipster's Weibo post as follows:
"The iPhone 18 series variable aperture prototype has been released. Teleconverters are also under evaluation."
While we already know that the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models will feature a variable aperture lens, offering a more granular control over light intake and depth of field, this is the first time that we are hearing of the upcoming iPhone 18 models possibly supporting a DSLR-like teleconverter.
For the benefit of the uninitiated, a teleconverter is a magnifying lens of sorts that increases a camera's effective focal length, resulting in an enhanced zoom capability. However, as they reduce the light intake, such setups generally do not perform well in low-light conditions, resulting in a loss of sharpness and contrast.
While Smart Pikachu has a respectable track record on Android-related leaks, the tipster bears a less-than-stellar record on Apple iPhone-related ones. As such, we would advise our readers to take this particular rumor with a hefty dose of salt, especially given the fact that Apple would presumably want to thoroughly test out this tech before launching it on future iPhone variants, and the time window until the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro models will likely not prove sufficient for the requisite comprehensive testing.
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