iPhone 18 Rumor Becomes iPhone 19 Rumor Two Days Before iPhone 17

[MacRumors]

In July 2024, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said he expected Samsung to begin shipping 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera sensors to Apple for iPhones as early as 2026, which is when some iPhone 18 models are expected to be released.

In a follow-up post this weekend, however, Kuo said he now expects the first iPhone models with Samsung's sensor to be released in 2027. In other words, this rumor seemingly now applies to some iPhone 19 models, instead of iPhone 18 models.

It is also possible that Samsung's sensor could debut on the iPhone 18e in early 2027, but the iPhone 16e does not have an Ultra Wide rear camera currently.

Last month, Apple announced Samsung would supply it with iPhone chips manufactured in Texas. According to the Financial Times, the chips in question are three-layer stacked image sensors, which enable higher pixel density and improved low-light performance by vertically stacking multiple sensor layers. Stacked sensor architecture has other benefits too, including higher dynamic range and reduced power consumption.

Sony has long been the exclusive supplier of image sensors for iPhone cameras, so Samsung entering the fray would be notable, whenever that may happen.

For those of you playing along at home, an iPhone 18 rumor has become an iPhone 19 rumor, two days before Apple unveils the iPhone 17. iPhone 20, anyone?

Article Link: iPhone 18 Rumor Becomes iPhone 19 Rumor Two Days Before iPhone 17

 

[Love-hate 🍏 relationship]

damn that title . love it

anyway, is that for the ultrawide only, or even the main wide camera ?

I just wished they used a 1" sensor on the pros honestly

 

[cdsapplefan]

Sony probably negotiated another year with Apple 🍎

 

[Andy_2341]

Best title ever! Anyways, if such camera upgrades really improve quality, that'll be the year I upgrade from my 15 Pro.

 

[kenni417]

meh. i’ll wait for iphone 31

 

[jz0309]

So tomorrow: iPhone 21 rumors start...

 

[LoveToMacRumors]

can't wait for dynamic island to be gone

 

[switz]

How long does vaporware take to become hardware? It depends.......

So do not hold your breath expecting accurate rumors. But it sure is fun yo conjecture the what ifs...

 

[dotnet]

The secret life of rumours.

 

[Marty80]

I do not know what is Apple’s obsession to ditch Sony over Samsung lenses. Hopefully when they go with samsung lenses they take full advantage of the software to improve the image quality of Samsungs dodgy lenses.

 

[JoshuaBru]

So is the 17 being announced Tuesday going to be the last iPhone with a Sony sensor?

 

[WilliApple]

Why is Apple going to be paying Samsung? Isn’t Qualcomm making Apple competitors the reason why Apple is making their own modems?

 

[Love-hate 🍏 relationship]

I do not know what is Apple’s obsession to ditch Sony over Samsung lenses. Hopefully when they go with samsung lenses they take full advantage of the software to improve the image quality of Samsungs dodgy lenses.

Gn5 is great

I haven't followed the latest development but last I checked , you're right, for the same specs Sony trumped Samsung sensors

Also they should use glass instead of plastic . Idk why they're being so cheap ( actually I do know but yeah)

 

[Love-hate 🍏 relationship]

Why is Apple going to be paying Samsung? Isn’t Qualcomm making Apple competitors the reason why Apple is making their own modems?

Because they can't yet make their own sensors, although they're planning to (see rumors for apple own sensor with 20-30 stops)

 

[cdsapplefan]

So is the 17 being announced Tuesday going to be the last iPhone with a Sony sensor?

No the article mentioned the 18 Series will be the last with the Sony Sensor.

 

[cdsapplefan]

Because they can't yet make their own sensors, although they're planning to (see rumors for apple own sensor with 20-30 stops)

Apple got a patent approved recently for a camera sensor that can see as good as a human eye 👁️

 

[cdsapplefan]

Gn5 is great

I haven't followed the latest development but last I checked , you're right, for the same specs Sony trumped Samsung sensors

Also they should use glass instead of plastic . Idk why they're being so cheap ( actually I do know but yeah)

You know Tim Cook 👩‍🍳 loves in-house or very cheap 3rd party alternatives.

 

[cdsapplefan]

Reading Kuo’s twitter these new Samsung sensors won’t go in the pro models initially. Only the Mid to low end models first.

 

[grammatica]

"Not first but best" OK, Tim.

 

[ghanwani]

And the folding iPhone becomes an iPhone 20 rumor, until it is eventually shelved altogether.

 

[cdsapplefan]

So all these big changes like sensor and under screen face id and bezeless screen will be for the 20th anniversary iPhone 📱

 

[JoshuaBru]

Apple got a patent approved recently for a camera sensor that can see as good as a human eye 👁️

Yeah they also bought that Liquid Metal company a decade ago and all they did with that was make the SIM card ejector tool with it. That purchase still makes me scratch my head

 

[cdsapplefan]

Yeah they also bought that Liquid Metal company a decade ago and all they did with that was make the SIM card ejector tool with it. That purchase still makes me scratch my head

Keep in mind also not all patents amount to anything or something revolutionary.

 

[Darajavahus]

Why not one proper size sensor with >35mm lens instead of three cameras? Why sacrifice so much of main camera quality for other two cameras that are used much less?

 

[dominiongamma]

damn that title . love it

anyway, is that for the ultrawide only, or even the main wide camera ?

I just wished they used a 1" sensor on the pros honestly

I had to reread that headline a few times lol