2 min learnNew DelhiMar 27, 2026 04:58 PM IST
iPhone cameras are undoubtedly among the finest you could find in the marketplace, however 200MP cameras have been round for fairly a while now. Whereas Apple, like Google, buys its sensors from Sony, it has caught to 48MP sensors for fairly a while now. Now, a put up on Weibo by the tipster Digital Chat Station hints that Apple is testing a brand new 200MP digicam with a 1/1.2-inch sensor.
For reference, that is bigger than the present 1/1.3-inch 200MP ISOCELL sensor Samsung makes use of on the Galaxy S26 Extremely and different flagships. Additionally, if true, this can imply {that a} future model of the iPhone would have the ability to take improved low-light photographs, seize extra element and have higher dynamic vary.
The brand new sensor in query seems to match the specs of the Sony LYT-901, which can mark its debut on the a lot rumoured Oppo Discover X9 Extremely. Nevertheless, that cellphone can also be rumoured to get a 200MP telephoto lens.
The tipster claims that the 200MP sensor will energy the principle digicam, however the ultrawide shooter and the telephoto lens may very well be capped to 48MP. Nonetheless, it might be a big improve from the iPhone 17 Professional Max’s 48MP important sensor.
Earlier this yr, in January, a report by Morgan Stanley had hinted that Apple was certainly engaged on a 200MP digicam and that it plans to deliver the iPhone to the lots by 2028. Nevertheless, it’s nonetheless unclear if the 200MP digicam may very well be restricted to the Professional fashions or come to the bottom variants as nicely.
Beginning this yr, hearsay has it that Apple can be splitting the iPhone launches, with the iPhone 18 Professional anticipated to make its look in September. This may reportedly be adopted by a foldable cellphone and the vanilla iPhone 18 coming someday in spring subsequent yr.
This implies the 200MP might make its debut on the iPhone 19 Professional, Apple’s second-generation foldable or some form of twentieth anniversary particular version system.
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