Overview

• Apple is reportedly testing a 200MP main camera sensor for a future high-end iPhone, according to Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station.
• This would mark a leap from the 48MP primary and ultrawide cameras introduced on Pro models since the iPhone 14 Pro in 2022.
• A 200MP sensor could enable photos with finer detail that users can crop aggressively and print at larger sizes without quality loss.
• Competitors such as Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra and flagship phones from Xiaomi and Vivo already employ 200MP sensors for high-resolution imaging.
• Before any shift to 200MP, the iPhone 17 Pro is expected to debut a 48MP telephoto lens this year to boost image quality and support 8K video recording.