Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro is rumored to feature a variable aperture camera for betterlow-light photography & greater control over depth of field.
Apple seems set to join a trend started by several Android competitors. The iPhone 18 Pro, expected to go official in 2026, might come with a variable aperture camera system, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Android manufacturers have long experimented with variable aperture lenses to give users more control over light intake and depth of field. These lenses adjust their opening size, much like professional cameras.
In bright settings, a narrower aperture allows for sharper images and a deeper depth of field, where both foreground and background elements remain in focus.
