iPhone 18 Pro's Camera Upgrade Will Cost Apple 50% More
The iPhone 18 Pro's camera upgrade will significantly increase costs for Apple, with the new variable aperture lens priced 50% higher than the current model's camera unit. This feature, which allows for better exposure control and depth of field, has been anticipated for several years and is now in production. Additionally, Sunny Optical is set to supply a substantial portion of the camera components for Apple, indicating a strong partnership moving forward.
- ▪The new variable aperture lens for the iPhone 18 Pro will cost Apple 50% more than the current camera unit.
- ▪This upgrade aims to provide better exposure control and flexibility over depth of field.
- ▪Sunny Optical is expected to supply 40 to 50% of the camera orders for Apple.
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iPhone 18 Pro's Camera Upgrade Will Cost Apple 50% MoreFriday May 29, 2026 3:44 am PDT by Hartley CharltonThe iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max's all-new variable aperture lens will cost Apple 50% more than the camera unit used in current models, according to supply chain analyst a href="https://x.com/mingchikuo/status/2060241890117857624?s=20">Ming-Chi Kuo. Variable aperture has been one of the most persistent iPhone camera rumors of the past few years. Kuo first flagged the feature in late 2024, and it has since been corroborated by multiple reports and apparently entered production earlier this year.
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