Overview
- An equity note from JP Morgan, cited by multiple outlets, says Apple’s first foldable is expected to use an industry‑first 24MP under‑display camera on its inner screen, though Apple has not confirmed the plan.
- The same JP Morgan forecast suggests the foldable could drop LiDAR and optical image stabilization to preserve thinness.
- A new post from Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station claims Apple aims to hide the selfie camera under the display on its 2027 iPhone, following anticipated under‑screen Face ID on 2026 iPhone 18 Pro models.
- Supplier work reported earlier, including LG Innotek’s ‘freeform optic’ lens arrays, is cited as a potential path to improve light transmission and reduce distortion for cameras placed behind the display.
- Launch timing remains contested, with reports pointing to a 2026 or 2027 foldable debut, and context from Samsung’s past 4MP under‑display cameras underscores the image‑quality hurdle Apple is trying to clear.