Overview

• South Korea’s ETNews reports Apple has finalized installation plans and begun commercialization work for a variable-aperture mechanism on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max main cameras.
• The system would replace the fixed-ƒ/1.78 wide camera on the Pro models while retaining separate ultra-wide and telephoto units.
• Supplier reports name LG Innotek and Foxconn for the main camera module, with Luxshare ICT and Sunny Optical providing the actuator.
• Some coverage also cites Largan as a secondary component supplier and Besi for aperture blades, though those details remain single-source.
• A variable aperture is expected to improve exposure control and offer more native depth-of-field options, with the feature unconfirmed by Apple and expected with the iPhone 18 lineup in fall 2026.