JAKARTA - Apple is not expected to introduce a 200-megapixel telephoto camera on the iPhone in the near future. Based on the latest report, the feature will likely only appear at the earliest in 2028, even though the company has tested it in the prototype stage.
This information comes from the Digital Chat Station technology leaker who says Apple has evaluated a 200MP sensor for a periscope-type camera. However, its adoption will still take a few years.
This change of direction is quite interesting. Previously, in March 2026, the same source had indicated that a 200MP sensor could arrive sooner, even starting in 2027. However, the latest developments in the supply chain are said to no longer support this acceleration.
Apple seems to be taking a more conservative and strategic approach. Instead of simply increasing the resolution, the company is focusing more on increasing optical flexibility and performance in low light conditions - two aspects that are considered to have a greater impact on overall photographic quality.
As an illustration, the next generation such as the iPhone 18 Pro is expected to still carry a 48MP main camera, but with significant improvements such as a variable aperture. The telephoto camera is also said to remain at 48MP, but with a longer focal length and a larger aperture.
The prediction that Apple will only adopt a 200MP camera in 2028 is also reinforced by an analyst report from Morgan Stanley, which says the development of the technology is still in the company's medium-term roadmap.
If adopted, the 200MP camera will bring a major improvement in photo detail, high resolution, and flexibility in cropping without losing quality. However, Apple does not seem to be in a hurry to follow the steps of competitors such as Samsung, which has already introduced a 200MP camera on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra line since 2023.
This strategy is consistent with Apple's approach so far: not always being the first, but trying to present more mature technology when it is finally released to the public.
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