200MP iPhone Camera Coming Soon, Leak Reveals

The iPhone camera is getting a 200MP sensor, up from the current 48MP sensor according to a new leak.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• This would mark a huge jump from the current 48MP sensor used in iPhone Pro models.
• No specific model confirmed, but rumors suggest either the upcoming iPhone Fold or the 2027 20th anniversary iPhone.
• Apple has traditionally taken a slower approach to high-megapixel sensors compared to rivals like Samsung.
• Image quality concerns around high megapixels (like noise) remain a question Apple will need to address.

Future iPhone Model To Get This Massive 200MP Camera Upgrade, But When?

According to a reliable leaker on Weibo, Digital Chat Station, this jump could happen in a future iPhone model, although the exact model and release date are still unknown.

The camera is one of the iPhone’s biggest selling points, and Apple upgrades it almost every year. In recent years, we’ve seen the rear camera move from 12MP to 48MP, and this year’s iPhone 17 Pro models are expected to feature a 48MP telephoto lens and an improved 24MP front camera.

But the real shocker? A rumored 200MP rear camera is reportedly in the works. That’s a huge jump, and one that could rival Android competitors like Samsung, which introduced a 200MP sensor in their Galaxy S23 Ultra back in 2023.

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Which iPhone Could Get It?

While the leak doesn’t name a specific model, there are a few interesting possibilities.

• iPhone Fold (2026?): Apple’s rumored foldable phone could use the 200MP sensor to justify its ultra-premium price.
• iPhone 20 (2027): The 20th anniversary iPhone would be a symbolic launch point for such a massive camera leap.

Bigger Megapixels, Bigger Questions

More megapixels can sound great on paper, but it also comes with challenges, like increased image noise, especially in low light. As cool as a 200MP camera sounds, Apple’s real strength has always been computational photography, not just the specs. Still, it’s exciting to think we could finally see Apple match (or even beat) its Android competition on paper

Apple usually takes its time with major hardware changes, so it’s likely the company is working to fine-tune image quality before this big leap.