iPhone 18 Pro Max Rumored to Get Exclusive Camera Upgrade
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models may be differentiated by a new camera feature that could be exclusive to the larger Pro Max model, if a Chinese leaker is to be believed. Since 2024, we've been hearing rumors about Apple's plans to introduce a variable aperture camera on the iPhone 18 Pro models – a first for any iPhone – but it was understood until now that the feature would come to both…
Rumors suggest Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models could offer a unique camera upgrade exclusive to the larger Pro Max variant. According to a Chinese leaker named Ice Universe on Weibo, the Pro Max will be the only iPhone 18 Pro model to feature a variable aperture camera. The leaker claimed that the variable aperture would provide exclusive camera advantages for the Pro Max, possibly allowing users to manually adjust the aperture similar to a DSLR camera.
This variable aperture capability could enhance depth of field, enabling sharper focus on subjects or a smoother background blur. The variable aperture feature was previously rumored to be a common upgrade for the iPhone 18 Pro models, but Ice Universe specifically confirmed its exclusivity to the Pro Max. Despite this exclusive camera upgrade, the Pro Max is expected to maintain its larger size and weight compared to the standard iPhone 18 Pro model.
Both iPhone 18 Pro models are rumored to launch alongside Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Ultra.
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