Report: iPhone 18 Pro may receive dual upgrades: 48MP camera with larger aperture

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Apple plans to introduce variable aperture technology in its 2026 flagship iPhone 18 Pro series, and equip the 48-megapixel telephoto lens with a larger aperture.

On October 27, according to media reports citing insiders, both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models will feature a 48-megapixel telephoto sensor with a larger aperture.

Although specific technical parameters have not yet been announced, the aperture value is expected to reach at least F/2.0, better than the F/2.2 aperture of the iPhone 17 Pro series. A smaller aperture value means more light can enter, which will directly improve shooting performance in low-light conditions.

In addition to the hardware aperture upgrade, the previously rumored variable aperture technology is also expected to be introduced and may be used in the main camera. This technology will allow users to manually adjust the aperture value according to ambient light, enabling clear and sharp images and videos in different scenarios.

Reports indicate that there has been a significant adjustment to the release plan for the iPhone 18. The base iPhone 18 is expected not to debut at Apple’s traditional September launch event, but instead to be delayed to early 2027, possibly to make way for Apple’s first foldable iPhone.

Product Line Adjustment: Base Model May Be Delayed to Early 2027

The report also points out that Apple’s release rhythm may change.

The base iPhone 18 is expected not to be launched together with the Pro series in autumn 2026, but may be delayed to early 2027 and launched alongside a model called the iPhone 18e.

Previous reports suggested that Apple is postponing or cancelling the base model in order to make market space for the highly anticipated foldable flagship product.

In addition, it is said that Apple is also preparing the iPhone 17e model for early 2026, which may suggest that the "e" series will become a new strategy for Apple to adjust its product cycle and fill market gaps.

There is also news that Apple may skip the iPhone 19 naming scheme and directly name the base model iPhone 20. Senior researcher from research institution Omdia has previously made similar predictions.

Since the iPhone 15 Pro Max first featured a periscope zoom lens, Apple has continued to offer exclusive hardware upgrades to its top models.

Analysts believe that by concentrating the most cutting-edge technology in the Pro series, Apple aims to maintain its high profit margins and consolidate its leading position in the global high-end smartphone market.

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