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- Tech Advisor indicates that Apple is considering a 200Mp camera sensor for the iPhone 19 Pro, aiming to rival top Android phones by 2027.
- Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra might incorporate an older, smaller 200Mp sensor compared to Apple’s speculated 1/1.12-inch Sony LYT-901 component.
- The 2027 iPhone is expected to undergo a significant redesign with a curved glass design and no notch, celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Apple is reportedly exploring the integration of a 200Mp camera into a future iPhone model, aligning with the highest standards set by Android devices.
A recent update on China’s Weibo platform from renowned source Digital Chat Station suggests that Apple is assessing a 200Mp, 1/1.12-inch sensor for its main camera in upcoming iPhones, according to “reliable sources from the supply chain.”
The tipster mentions that this component is the same as the one planned for the Oppo Find X9 Ultra, identified as the Sony LYT-901, which will also feature in the Vivo X300 Ultra (illustrated below).
The ball is in Samsung’s court
If these reports hold true, Samsung faces a challenge. While Samsung pioneered the 200Mp camera trend, its Galaxy S26 Ultra still uses the same 200Mp sensor as earlier models.
This sensor is smaller, measuring 1/1.3 inches, than the Sony LYT-901 used by newer competitors, potentially affecting light capture and impacting detail and night mode capabilities.
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The report speculates that Apple could launch a phone with this advanced sensor next year, likely benefiting the iPhone 19 Pro rather than the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro.
This timeline may allow Samsung to counter Apple by introducing a larger primary camera sensor in the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra. Rumors suggest Samsung is developing a new 1/1.12-inch sensor for its early 2027 flagship model.
A big year for the iPhone
Reliable sources have long suggested that Apple’s 2027 iPhone will be significant, marking two decades since the iconic phone’s release with a substantial redesign.
It was previously reported that the iPhone 19 Pro, or whatever its final name may be, will feature a predominantly glass, curved body with no notch, embodying a true next-generation smartphone design.
It seems likely that Apple will want to enhance its camera technology in line with this next-gen design. Meanwhile, anticipation builds for what the foldable iPhone Ultra will offer.
