Apple according to current information, it is planning to introduce models iPhone 18 For a iPhone 18 Pro Max bring back to the camera a technology that was once considered the future of mobile photography. It is a variable aperture of the main camera, a hardware solution that can physically regulate the amount of light hitting the sensor
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What will it bring? variawindow shutter
VariaA variable (or variable) aperture works similarly to a conventional camera – using tiny blades, the lens can open or close depending on the lighting conditions. In the dark, it lets in more light, while in bright daylight it closes and prevents overexposure. The advantage is not only better handling of light, but also greater control over the depth of field, i.e. how much the background behind the subject is blurred.
Apple has used a fixed aperture exclusively on iPhones until now. From iPhone 14 Pro to present iPhone The 17 Pro's main camera is fixed at ƒ/1,78, meaning software has to replace what the physical optics would otherwise handle.
Samsung was ahead, but fell behind
It is interesting that with variaSamsung has already experimented with a barrel aperture on models Galaxy S9 a Galaxy S10. But the technology increased the thickness of the phone and the manufacturing cost, so Samsung abandoned this feature in 2020. Still, it was a more technically advanced solution than the later return to a fixed screen.
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Paradoxically, there is now speculation that Samsung variais reconsidering the bill – precisely because of the steps Applu. According to behind-the-scenes information, the Korean manufacturer sees a return to hardware solutions as a way to increase the competitiveness of cameras.
What else? iPhone 18 Pro offers
Except variaThe billet screens are in the series iPhone 18 Pro expects smaller Dynamic Island, a new A20 chip, longer battery life, C2 modem, simplified camera controls and other wireless technologies. The presentation should take place traditionally in the fall, probably alongside the first foldable iPhone.
Apple so they will probably bet on a combination of top-notch hardware and software – and bring back into play a technology that was perhaps just a few years ahead of its time. Personally, I variaA fixed aperture is not very appealing, because I don't see much reason to add this feature to a phone's camera. On the contrary, I advocate for the brightest possible lens parameters and look for values around ƒ/1,4, even as a fixed aperture.
The aperture primarily allows you to work with depth of field.