While the world awaits Apple iPhone 18, expected to be released in 2026, rumors point to a change in the supply chain of camera sensors. Apple, which used to re

However, a recent post on Weibo suggests that some big changes may be in the works. Digital Chat Station claims that "Some new technologies being tested by the Apple chain include multi-fold mid-bottom periscope, variable aperture main camera, folding screen, and miniaturized ToF 3D face recognition component."

A new report backs up claims that Samsung is developing a rival to Sony's iPhone camera sensor, and adds more details about how exactly this could benefit buyers of the iPhone 18 in 2026.

A leak suggests Apple could switch to a Samsung image sensor for its 2026 iPhones, leading to possibilities like a 500MP main camera.

Sony has had the exclusive manufacturing contract for iPhone camera sensors for more than a decade, but Apple analyst