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iPhone 18 Pro camera gains variable aperture, matching rivals

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The iPhone 18 Pro introduces a significant camera upgrade with a physical variable aperture, allowing for greater control over light intake and depth of field. This feature enables better low-light photography and more pronounced subject-background separation, with the aperture adjustable from f/1.48. While a notable advancement for the iPhone, variable aperture technology has previously appeared in devices from Samsung and Huawei, with the Xiaomi 14 Ultra featuring a range from f/1.63 to f/4.0. AI

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iPhone 18 Pro camera gains variable aperture, matching rivals

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Cherlynn Low) ·

    iPhone 18 Pro hands-on: Variable aperture and stunning new colors

    It doesn't fold, but it probably is the one most people will buy.

  2. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Will Shanklin) ·

    The iPhone 18 Pro's camera has a variable aperture

    That's great news for low-light photography.

  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Both iPhone 18 Pro Models Feature Variable Aperture Camera Apple has revealed at its "Surprise and Shine" event that both iPhone 18 Pro models will be equipped

    Both iPhone 18 Pro Models Feature Variable Aperture Camera Apple has revealed at its "Surprise and Shine" event that both iPhone 18 Pro models will be equipped with a variable aperture camera. Prior to this announcement, some rumours suggested that only the iPhone 18 Pro Max wo… …

    LINKS macrumors.com/…/both-iphone-18-pro-models…

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