The upcoming iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models could feature a higher-end selfie camera with built-in autofocus that will be assembled in South Korea.
According to a new report by ET News, Apple has reportedly cut a Chinese supply chain partner and has chosen South Korean company LG Innotek for the new front-facing camera. LG Innotek has since begun mass production of the new camera setup.
The new camera components could cost as much three times as much as previous iPhone front-facing cameras.
The change purportedly stems from Apple classifying the front-facing camera as a “high-end” component as opposed to a “low-end” component. Apple apparently also had quality concerns about Chinese suppliers.
LG Innotek was originally supposed to come on as a supplier for the iPhone 15 model in 2023. These plans were apparently moved up to this year.
The new report corroborates rumors from other media outlets and analysts, including Ming-Chi Kuo. Back in April, Kuo said that the iPhone 14 could get an upgraded front camera with autofocus for enhanced FaceTime calls and selfies.
Kuo has also stated that along with autofocus, the new cameras could support a wider aperture could provide the iPhone models with better Portrait mode capabilities. He also stated that all four iPhone 13 models would receive the upgraded front camera.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via AppleInsider and ET News