Apple is testing a 200MP camera sensor for the upcoming iPhone

Apple is reportedly evaluating the use of a 1/1.2-inch sensor for a 200MP telephoto camera that could potentially be introduced on an iPhone as early as next year. So, what should you know about it?

For your information, the sensor being tested has specifications that are almost identical to the sensor rumoured to be used in the Oppo Find X9 Ultra smartphone. In comparison, OPPO previously introduced a 200MP periscope telephoto camera on the OPPO Find X9 Pro that uses a 1/1.56-inch sensor.

It is still in testing phase

As you could expect, this is larger than most zoom cameras on current smartphones. In January, sources said the 200MP sensor was only in the discussion stage within Apple's supply chain and had not yet been used in engineering prototypes.

At the time, Apple's development was still focused on improving the 48MP camera system used in current iPhone models. Meanwhile, other reports said Apple could introduce a 200MP camera on iPhones as early as 2028. If implemented, the sensor upgrade could potentially allow iPhones to capture images with higher detail and large-resolution photos that can be cropped or printed without losing quality.

In comparison, Samsung has introduced a 200MP rear camera on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in 2023. In a related development, Apple is also expected to introduce the iPhone 18 series around 2027 through a new phased launch strategy in addition to the possibility of a special model in conjunction with the iPhone's 20th anniversary.

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