Overview
- Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station says Apple aims to hide the front-facing camera under the screen on a 2027 iPhone, aligning with expectations for a 20th‑anniversary all‑screen design.
- Recent research from JP Morgan, cited by multiple outlets, claims Apple’s first foldable will use a 24MP under‑display inner camera, a leap over the 4–8MP sensors seen in existing under‑screen implementations.
- The JP Morgan forecast also notes possible omissions such as LiDAR and optical image stabilization to keep the foldable slimmer, though these details remain speculative.
- Analyst and leaker reports suggest a four‑camera setup on the foldable with dual 48MP rear lenses plus two front cameras, including an outer punch‑hole and an inner unit beneath the display, with a side‑button Touch ID also rumored.
- Adoption timing remains unsettled, with some reports pointing to fall 2026 for a foldable or iPhone 18 Pro models with under‑screen Face ID, while others push a broader rollout to 2027 as suppliers like LG Innotek work on optics to improve image quality.