iPhone 18 Pro Max Gains Variable Aperture, Sony IMX905 Sensor in Tata Leak
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Updated · Neowin · Jul 17
iPhone 18 Pro Max Gains Variable Aperture, Sony IMX905 Sensor in Tata Leak
3 articles · Updated · Neowin · Jul 17
Summary
Leaked Tata Electronics files point to a variable-aperture main camera on Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max, with ISP diagnostics tying actuator data to an aperture mechanism.
The same materials indicate Apple will swap last year’s IMX903 for Sony’s IMX905 while keeping 1.22 μm pixels; telephoto, ultrawide, selfie cameras and LiDAR appear unchanged.
September is the expected launch window, and leaked images suggest little exterior redesign beyond a slightly thicker body to fit larger batteries.
A 50% rise in average selling prices for variable-aperture lenses could add to upgrade costs, fueling expectations that the 2026 Pro models may get pricier.