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iPhones are gradually being treated to camera hardware upgrades to elevate the user experience, with Apple rumored to be testing new, higher-resolution sensors to rival its competitors. The Cupertino firm was earlier said to be evaluating a 200MP primary shooter for the iPhone, and now, a tipster claims that the same treatment is being given to the periscope telephoto camera, an area where Chinese smartphone makers have already invested an estimated $30 million.
A 200MP camera could become a standard for every unit on the iPhone, but knowing Apple, it will probably take years to implement
The tetraprism telephoto camera first debuted on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, with Apple now reported to bring variable aperture technology to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max as mass production is seemingly underway. With these upgrades slowly making their way to the Cupertino firm's devices, Weibo's Digital Chat Station now claims that Apple is evaluating yet another sensor, which is a 200MP telephoto unit.
While it's not confirmed whether Apple will bring this hardware to any iPhone model soon, the possibility still exists that these handsets could offer a full 200MP camera cluster as standard to boost photography and videography. Chinese companies are racing to ensure this upgrade arrives on their devices, with Digital Chat Station claiming that major brands have already invested 200 million RMB ($29.3 million) to incorporate this 200MP periscope camera.
The advantage for Apple is that each shot captured by this sensor will be a crisp and high-resolution capture, with the added benefit being that these images can be cropped further and printed at larger sizes without worrying about quality degradation. The only camera category that has not been rumored to transition to the 200MP category is the ultrawide-angle sensor, but we won't be surprised if some other Weibo tipster shares these details in the coming weeks.
Even though Digital Chat Station is a prolific individual on the Chinese micro-blogging social network, he doesn't have the cleanest of track records, which is why we recommend readers treat this rumor with a pinch of salt, and we'll return with more updates.
News Source: Digital Chat Station
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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