Only iPhone 18 Pro Max rumored to get variable aperture
A leaker with a reasonable reputation has dropped the news that variable aperture is only coming to the iPhone 18 Pro Max , not both Pro models as previously expected. The camera plateau on the current iPhone 17 Pro Max. Variable aperture is a feature that could narrow the gap between iPhone and DSLR photography still further, and it's been rumored to be coming since at least 2024 . More recent…
AppleInsider reports that a reputable leaker has revealed that the variable aperture feature will only be available in the iPhone 18 Pro Max, and not both Pro models as previously anticipated. The camera plateau on the current iPhone 17 Pro Max has been a concern, and variable aperture has been rumored to bridge the gap between iPhone and DSLR photography since at least 2024.
However, this latest leak suggests that the feature will be confined to the top-of-the-range Pro model, possibly due to the larger size requirement. No further details are provided, but the leak indicates that the component needs the larger model to function properly.
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