IPhone 13 cameras will retain the same optics that Apple uses today
According to a new note from authoritative analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will use the same lenses in the iPhone 13 series as its current flagships. It is assumed that we will see serious innovations in this direction only in the iPhone 2022.
Today’s note from Kuo focuses on a price war between iPhone optics vendors. The analyst says Genius Electronic Optical, which is heavily dependent on Apple, is in a very precarious position. Its main competitor, Largan, is willing to cut prices for its products, which, combined with the introduction of Sunny Optical optics into the iPhone supply chain, will deal a serious blow to the company. Kuo points out that due to the fact that Apple does not plan to use new optics in the 2021 iPhone, the problems of Genius Electronic Optical will last a year longer if the company does not find ways to reduce its dependence on the California tech giant.
It’s worth noting that Kuo’s forecast that Apple will not improve the iPhone’s optics this year does not mean that smartphone cameras will remain at the same level. The Cupertino-based company is likely to thoroughly focus on the software component, as well as install advanced sensors in the iPhone 13, which will allow it to remain one of the leaders in the cameraphone market.
