Samsung reportedly working on advanced camera sensors for iPhone 18 series

Samsung is reportedly working on an advanced three-layer stacked sensor for Apple iPhones. According to latest reports, the company is developing a groundbreaking 500MP camera sensor, which might be introduced with the Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphone.

Apple is reportedly planning to pack an advanced three-layer stacked sensor in its iPhone 18 series. The advanced camera sensors are being developed by Samsung. The sensor is said to be complemented by advanced image processing technology. It will set a new benchmark for mobile photography and offering users an unprecedented level of detail and clarity in their photos.

According to tipster @Jukanlosreve, the new sensor by Samsung will feature a PD-TR-Logic configuration, that will be better than the Sony’s Exmor RS image sensors in terms of performance. He further revealed that the Samsung sensor could make its appearance first with the iPhone 18 series, that is expected to release in 2026.

If confirmed, this would mark a significant departure from Apple’s longstanding partnership with Sony for CMOS image sensors. The iPhone 18 could feature a 48MP sensor, believed to be 1/2.6 inches in size, which would deliver remarkable improvements in image quality, particularly in low-light conditions.

In addition, the iPhone 18 might also come with a variable aperture technology for its main camera, allowing users to manually adjust the aperture for optimal performance across different lighting environments.

The other changes expected to be seen in the iPhone 18 Series is Apple’s next-generation A20 chipset, manufactured using TSMC’s advanced 2-nanometre process. Apple’s new devices might be powered by this chipset that will offer enhanced performance.

In addition to these camera advancements, rumours suggest that the iPhone 17 Pro models, set to launch before the iPhone 18, will feature the A19 Pro chip, while the standard iPhone 17 models may come equipped with either the A18 or A19 chipsets.

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