Kuo: Apple’s iPhone camera roadmap includes a costly upgrade - 9to5Mac

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro will feature a variable-aperture camera lens that is 50% more expensive to produce than current models. Additionally, Apple plans to transition to a new chip-on-board packaging method for ultra-wide camera modules by 2028.
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Rising component costs for high-end hardware could pressure Apple's profit margins or lead to future price increases for consumers.
Kuo: Apple’s iPhone camera roadmap includes a costly upgrade - 9to5Mac
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