Rumors that Apple might add a periscope lens to the iPhone 2022 have been circulated several times documented. Now there is a new report on this.
Apple could potentially use Samsung components for a "folded" telephoto lens in 2022. Said camera upgrade would enable a significantly higher optical zoom. If this happens, it is likely that this upgrade is intended for the Pro versions. reported at least according to Korean website The Elec. The anonymous source claims that Samsung's electromechanical subsidiary will supply components such as actuators and lenses to LG, which would use the components to manufacture the folded camera module. This move prevents Apple's relationship with LG from being damaged and allows continued use of the related patents.
iPhone 2022: Huawei shows the way
Reports of a folded, or "periscope," lens in the 2022 iPhone were first published in March by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Rumors surrounding the topic have been growing in recent months. The technology would enable significantly higher optical zoom on iPhones, far beyond the current limits of 2x and 2.5x on the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, respectively. The Huawei P40 Pro+, for example, features a periscope lens with up to 10x optical zoom. With a folded camera lens, the light absorbed by the image sensor is "folded," enabling greater optical zoom and improved image quality while maintaining a compact, smartphone-friendly lens design. (Image: Apple)
