Kuo: Apple's iPhone camera roadmap includes a costly upgrade - 9to5Mac

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that the iPhone 18 Pro will feature a variable-aperture main camera replacing the current fixed-aperture design. The new lens will have a 50% higher average selling price than Apple's current main camera module. This upgrade is expected in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, launching in September 2026. The change involves an under-the-hood ultra-wide module update. The cost increase reflects a significant shift in manufacturing complexity and materials.