iPhone 14 cameras will be manufactured differently

Presentation iphone 14 is fast approaching and everyone is looking to September to see what the next generation of Apple mobile phones will bring. And among the key changes that those from Cupertino would have prepared would be a camera update. But not only in terms of functionality, but also in terms of how they are implemented.

As Ming-Chi Kuo published in his latest report, Chinese firm Sunny Optical will be the main supplier of the 7P wide-angle lenses that the iPhone 14 will be equipped with. At first glance, this does not say much, but it will mark a fundamental change in the distribution of companies supplying their components for smartphones from a California firm.

According to a prominent analyst, the market consensus indicates that Largan Precision and Genius Electric Optical will continue to be the suppliers of the highest percentage of the aforementioned components. However, Sunny Optical would have surpassed all expectations by declaring itself as a player with greater presence than expected in the iPhone 14 supply chain.

Kuo explains that Sunny Optical is responsible for manufacturing and supplying 50-60% of high-quality 7P wide-angle lenses for the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. At the same time, it will also provide 55 to 65% of the low-cost lenses that the iPhone 14 and the new iPhone 14 Max will be equipped with.

“Price war” between Apple suppliers?

But the specialist goes even further and assures that this Chinese firm, which is a relatively new supplier to Apple, is working to increase its production capacity. This will allow you cut prices to put pressure on their competitors and gain even more presence for future releases from Cupertino. Kuo talks about a possible “price war” with all the seriousness that the term represents.

Another important point that is mentioned is that wide-angle lenses are one of the main profit generators for iPhone camera parts suppliers. So it’s not for nothing that there is such fierce competition between companies that want to get the approval of those who lead Tim Cook for the iPhone 14 and future generations.

In fact, the analyst explains, Sunny Optical’s next step will be to become a major supplier of ToF 3D glasses for iPhone 15 2023. Let’s see if it comes true or not.

48 MP camera for iPhone 14

In addition to what’s happening with the supply chain, the iPhone 14 is expected to include key improvements to the rear camera module; at least in the Pro and Pro Max versions. In both cases, rumors note the presence Sensors 48 megapixels. However, the resulting photos will still be 12 megapixels.

For the iPhone 14 and the new version of Max, which will be included in the family instead of the iPhone mini, the already known 12-megapixel cameras will remain. As for the front-facing camera, Kuo also thinks there will be very relevant changes, like the inclusion of autofocus.

This is just a fraction of what we expect to see at the iPhone 14 presentation. There are also high expectations as to what will happen in terms of design as well as the choice of internal hardware. Let’s not forget that Apple will reserve the new A16 chips for the Pro and Pro Max models only, while the remaining two will remain with the A15 iPhone 13.

While the California-based company has yet to confirm a date for its next event, everything indicates that it will be September 12th or 13th at Apple Park in Cupertino, California..