{"id":223185,"date":"2026-01-08T12:33:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T12:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/223185\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T12:33:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T12:33:09","slug":"apple-wont-bring-a-200mp-camera-to-iphones-until-2028","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/223185\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Won\u2019t Bring a 200MP Camera to iPhones Until 2028"},"content":{"rendered":"

A 200-megapixel camera is no longer a novelty in Android phones in 2026. In fact, some brands are even trying to fit two of them in a single device<\/a>. Apple<\/a>, meanwhile, is still playing it safe. Even the iPhone 17 Pro tops out at a 48MP main camera.<\/p>\n

And according to a new report, that conservative streak isn\u2019t ending anytime soon.<\/p>\n

\"Samsung<\/p>\n

A note to investors from Morgan Stanley, spotted by AppleInsider<\/a>, suggests that Apple won\u2019t introduce a 200MP camera on the iPhone until 2028. If Apple sticks to its current naming convention, that device would likely be called the iPhone 21.<\/p>\n

iPhone 18 Pro features a 48MP variable aperture camera<\/p>\n

Backing that up, a well-known tipster on Weibo claims that Apple is currently testing a 200MP camera sensor, and it\u2019s said to be sourced from Samsung. The tipster, however, rules out the possibility of a 200MP sensor appearing on the iPhone 18 lineup.<\/p>\n

Instead, the iPhone 18 Pro <\/a>series is reportedly set to feature a 48MP main camera<\/a> with a variable aperture, paired with a 48MP periscope telephoto lens with a large aperture.<\/p>\n

The tipster adds that Apple is also exploring the use of a multispectral sensor on future iPhones. Testing hasn\u2019t begun yet, though, as the technology is still under supply chain evaluation.<\/p>\n

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For those unaware, unlike standard RGB camera sensors, a multispectral sensor can capture light beyond the visible red, green, and blue spectra. In theory, that could lead to more accurate color reproduction, especially in challenging lighting conditions.<\/p>\n

Huawei already uses multispectral sensors in its Pura 80 series<\/a>, and Android brands are likely to follow suit. Apple may once again be watching its rivals experiment before making its own move.<\/p>\n

As usual, Apple is less interested in winning the megapixel race and more focused on waiting until the tech fits its ecosystem.<\/p>\n

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