A 200MP sensor would significantly enhance photo detail, cropping, and print quality.
The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro are not expected to include this upgrade.
Apple is currently in the early testing phase with no confirmed launch timeline.
Apple is reportedly working on its biggest camera redesign in years. According to recent reports citing reliable Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station, the company is testing a 200-megapixel camera sensor. However, we may not see this anytime soon, as reports indicate that it will be included with the iPhone 19 Pro or later.
Taking to a post on Weibo, the tipster hinted that Apple might make such a move to catch up with competitors like Samsung, which has been offering a 200MP primary sensor with its Galaxy S23 Ultra in 2023 and later models including the S24 Ultra and expected S25 Ultra models. However, the tipster did not mention the specifications or launch timeline of the device. The industry experts believe that this high-end camera sensor is currently being evaluated as the potential main camera.
If Apple uses a 200MP sensor, it would be a great upgrade for the iPhones as it will allow ultra-high-resolution photography with greater detail, improved cropping flexibility, and enhanced print capabilities, specifically for those who use iPhones for professional usage. It would also enable advanced computational photography techniques that benefit from capturing more image data.
It is highly unlikely that the iPhone 17 Pro lineup, which is set to debut in 2025, will include a 200MP sensor. It is expected to launch with a triple 48MP camera, including a telephoto lens. According to MacRumour, the iPhone 18 Pro models, which are still in development, are not expected to include a 200MP upgrade.
This suggests that Apple is in the early stages of long-term testing, with a potential rollout several product cycles away, possibly coinciding with the iPhone 19 or later.
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