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Apple Tests Samsung CMOS Sensors for iPhone 16 Camera Upgrade

Apple aims to enhance iPhone 16 camera performance with new technology amid production challenges with Sony.

iPhone 16 Pro models are also speculated to get new 48-megapixel ultra-wide cameras
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Overview

  • Apple is conducting final quality assessments on Samsung's advanced three-wafer CMOS image sensors.
  • The new sensors could improve pixel density, reduce noise, and allow for smaller pixel sizes.
  • Apple is considering a dual-supplier approach to mitigate production delays experienced with Sony.
  • The iPhone 16 Pro models may feature a 48-megapixel ultra-wide camera and tetraprism lens for enhanced optical zoom.
  • Samsung's involvement marks a strategic shift as Apple seeks to incorporate cutting-edge technologies in its devices.