iPhone 18 Pro could be Apple’s first with Variable Aperture Lens, analyst suggests

The tech world is abuzz with leaks about Apple’s upcoming iPhones, with speculation already reaching as far as the iPhone 18 series, anticipated for a 2026 launch. Renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has shed light on a significant camera upgrade expected in the iPhone 18 Pro models – the introduction of variable aperture technology. In a Medium post, Kuo reaffirmed his prediction that Cupertino-based Apple plans to equip the iPhone 18 Pro’s main camera with a variable aperture. This technology, already seen in Android smartphones like the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Samsung’s Galaxy S9 series, could offer Apple users DSLR-style control over their photography. If realised, the iPhone 18 Pro would be the first Apple device to adopt such a feature, underlining the company’s commitment to camera innovation.