iPhone 18 Pro’s variable aperture cameras enter production phase

A new report from South Korea’s ETNews suggests that the supply chain for components related to the iPhone 18 Pro series’ variable aperture cameras has now begun operations. The report claims China’s Sunny Optical has reportedly started trial production for actuators, which will be used on the variable aperture cameras.

An unnamed industry source confirmed that LG Innotek is on schedule to begin production for the 18 Pro’s camera modules between June and July. The same source also confirmed that LG has installed dedicated equipment related to the production process of variable aperture cameras at its Gumi plant in South Korea.

The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are expected to be the first iPhones to feature variable aperture main cameras. This rumor has come up more than once and it is generally considered a lock at this point. The updated variable aperture camera is expected to bring better low-light photography and video alongside updated depth of field controls for users.

Source (in Korean)