Apple’s upcoming “iPhone 12” handsets will reportedly incorporate “high-end” lens arrays in its rear-facing camera, according to analyst/Apple guru Ming-Chi Kuo.
Per a recent research note published Friday, manufacturing partner Largan is said to begin sending shipments of camera lenses bound for the next-gen iPhone in mid-July.
Compared to past years, Largan’s estimated production window for the second half of 2020 has been delayed by four to six weeks, meaning peak iPhone lens shipments will fall between September and November. Previous years have seen the firm ship product to Apple assembly partners between August and October. Not surprisingly, it’s thought that the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic is to blame for the manufacturing setback. Other rumors have stated that the pandemic may force Apple to push its typical September iPhone launch event back to October.
While Kuo failed to specify the lens type Apple intends to adopt, previous research notes have indicated that Apple will integrate 7P, or seven-element, lenses. The adoption of a 7P lens design would yield slightly improved image quality over current iPhone models like iPhone 11 Pro, which uses a five-element ultra wide lens stack and two six-element arrays for wide and telephoto photography.
It’s unknown as to exactly which iPhone models will receive the “high-end,” or 7P, camera arrays.
Apple is widely anticipated to introduce 5.4- and 6.1-inch “iPhone 12” models this fall with dual- and triple-lens systems akin to last year’s lineup. A top-tier 6.7-inch “Pro Max” model might also be augmented by a LiDAR scanner borrowed from iPad Pro. A new iPad Pro-inspired design, updated “A14” processor, 5G connectivity, 120Hz ProMotion display technology and smaller TrueDepth notch are also rumored.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via AppleInsider