Apple is developing a proprietary 100-megapixel camera sensor incorporating LOFIC technology that industry observers expect to debut in 2028, following the company's established pattern of producing custom components after initially relying on external suppliers. The California manufacturer currently sources imaging hardware exclusively from Sony but will add Samsung as a secondary vendor starting in 2027, with the Korean firm reportedly preparing advanced three-layer stacked sensors for future iPhone models.
Competitors, including OPPO, Vivo, and Samsung, are advancing their LOFIC implementations ahead of Apple's timeline, with Samsung targeting a 200-megapixel solution featuring a 1/1.1-inch sensor by 2026 or 2027. Sony plans to release a 1/1.3-inch LOFIC camera before the close of 2026. The iPhone maker's planned sensor will support variable aperture functionality scheduled to appear in next year's iPhone 18 Pro lineup, providing additional development time before the custom imaging system reaches production status in 2028.
Competitors, including OPPO, Vivo, and Samsung, are advancing their LOFIC implementations ahead of Apple's timeline, with Samsung targeting a 200-megapixel solution featuring a 1/1.1-inch sensor by 2026 or 2027. Sony plans to release a 1/1.3-inch LOFIC camera before the close of 2026. The iPhone maker's planned sensor will support variable aperture functionality scheduled to appear in next year's iPhone 18 Pro lineup, providing additional development time before the custom imaging system reaches production status in 2028.
