Overview
- An Apple patent describes a stacked-pixel image sensor targeting about 120 dB of dynamic range with real-time noise reduction, the technical basis for LOFIC.
- The latest claim comes from Naver leaker yeux1122, who says Apple plans a custom CMOS sensor debut for the 20th‑anniversary iPhone in 2027.
- Honor, Xiaomi, Huawei, OPPO, and Vivo are reportedly preparing 2026 flagships with Sony LOFIC parts, including sensors such as LYT‑838 and LYT‑910.
- Coverage notes Apple may already be testing LOFIC prototypes in development hardware, though no timeline has been confirmed by the company.
- Apple currently relies on Sony for iPhone image sensors, and reports suggest a shift to an in‑house design as Samsung’s LOFIC roadmap remains unclear.