Despite the fact that the iPhone 16 has not yet seen the light of day, the industry is already discussing the characteristics of the iPhone 18. According to the authoritative Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the company plans to significantly improve the camera system of its smartphones. One of the key changes may be the rejection of long-term cooperation with Sony, which has traditionally supplied sensors for iPhone cameras.
According to Ming-Chi Kuo's predictions, the next-generation smartphone iPhone 18, the presentation of which is scheduled for the fall of 2026 , will get a major camera upgrade. Apple has signed an agreement with Samsung to supply new 48-megapixel sensors with a large 1/1.26-inch matrix size, specially designed to improve the quality of shooting ultra-wide-angle shots.
It is clarified that Samsung has created a special team to work with Apple. However, it is currently unknown how exactly these changes will affect the quality of the iPhone camera. While it's likely that the iPhone 18 will feature improvements, it's hard to say whether they'll be due to a new camera.
Apple has always been known for its high quality standards, so switching to Samsung sensors for future iPhone models shouldn't be a cause for concern. The company carefully selects suppliers, so you can be sure that the new sensors will be no worse than the previous ones from Sony. Although this may affect Sony's market position, a complete departure from their components is unlikely to happen.
Since Samsung supplies may not start until 2026, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 models may still use ultra-wide-angle Sony sensors.
Apple plans to release a foldable smartphone
Apple is preparing for the release of a foldable iPhone smartphone. It will have a design similar to Samsung's Galaxy Flip series. Rumors about the development of a folding iPhone have been circulating for a long time, and in the spring of this year, the first insights about the company's plans appeared. The Information confirms plans to release such an iPhone. According to the publication, the smartphone may appear on the market as early as 2026.
According to the media, the process of developing such a smartphone began back in 2018, and today the company has at least two prototypes of folding phones. The design team aims to create a device that will be twice as thin as current smartphone models, so that it remains compact when folded. The possibility of adding additional external screens is also being investigated.