The iPhone turns 20 in 2027 and Apple will mark the anniversary with a special iPhone 20 release. We’ve already heard about a major redesign with its sloping display bezels that are supposed to make the device look like a single piece of glass when viewed from the front. We now get an additional report that also suggests some major camera upgrades.
The 2027 iPhone model – possibly the Pro variant will bring a Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor (LOFIC) camera sensor. In short, this means the camera will capture more light per pixel, leading to higher dynamic range and better overall image quality.
Huawei has already implemented the LOFIC sensor on its Pura 80 Ultra. Apple will be joined by the top-five Chinese manufacturers – Xiaomi, Huawei, Honor, Oppo and vivo, who are also rumored to bring LOFIC camera tech to their flagships.
In related news, the iPhone 18 Pro Max is rumored to get a variable aperture for its main camera. Tipster Digital chat station The alleged supply chain has shared information that supports earlier rumors about the iPhone 18 Pro series getting the feature but we now have clarification that it will be exclusive to the larger 18 Pro Max model. The new tip also suggests a larger fixed aperture for the 18 Pro Max’s 48MP periscope lens.
Source 1 (In Korean) • Source 2 (in Chinese)
