Apple Is Reported to Be Testing a 200MP Main Camera for Future iPhones

Overview

• A report relayed by SamMobile says Apple is testing a 1/1.12-inch 200MP Sony LYTIA 901 main sensor, citing Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station.
• The sensor is described as the same unit expected in OPPO’s Find X9 Ultra, which is rumored to add a 200MP periscope camera.
• It is said to be larger than the 1/1.3-inch 200MP parts in Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 7, which can gather more light for cleaner photos.
• The article stresses this is only an evaluation and notes Apple has not confirmed any move to a 200MP main camera.
• SamMobile also reports Samsung will supply 48MP ultrawide sensors for future iPhones, showing Apple taps multiple vendors for its camera hardware.