Samsung may make camera sensors for iPhone 18

Samsung wants to break Sony's exclusive hold on iPhone camera sensors
A new report backs up claims that Samsung is developing a rival to Sony's iPhone camera sensor, and adds more details about how exactly this could benefit buyers of the iPhone 18 in 2026.
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Samsung might replace Sony's camera sensor on iPhones
It has been years since Apple started using Sony's camera sensors for its iPhones. But, the recent rumour claims that 2026 might end this pattern by bringing Samsung for the role.
Apple Set To Shift From Sony To Samsung For iPhone Camera Sensors: What It Means?
The sensor, designed in a PD-TR-Logic configuration, promises to be more advanced than the Sony Exmor RS sensors, which have been powering iPhone cameras for over a decade.
Samsung may have a ‘plan’ to beat Sony's iPhone camera ‘dominance’
Apple is rumored to be considering a switch to Samsung for its iPhone camera sensors. Samsung is reportedly developing a new '3-layer stacked' image sensor specifically for Apple, which could be more advanced than Sony’s current sensors and potentially improve iPhone's camera performance,
The iPhone 18 could have a camera sensor made by Samsung
Back in July last year we reported on a rumor that Samsung could start supplying image sensors for future iPhones, potentially starting with the iPhone 18. Presently, Apple relies exclusively on Sony for its image sensor supply.
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