apple It is reported that it may be considering sony arrive Samsung Its iPhone camera sensor. Rumors recently shared by leaker Jukanlosreve on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) suggest that Samsung is developing a new “three-layer stack” image sensor specifically for Apple. The sensor is expected to be more advanced than Sony’s Exmor RS sensor, which has been used in iPhones for more than a decade. The leak also claims that Samsung’s sensor may enhance the iPhone’s camera capabilities. If the rumors are true, Apple may even remove the supply chain of key iPhone parts from Sony and Samsung.
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The leaker wrote in X post: “Samsung is currently developing a “three-layer stacked” image sensor using PD-TR-Logic configuration for Apple. This sensor is more advanced than Sony’s existing Exmor RS, and I believe it cannot be ruled out as the main sensor. A potential candidate is being developed by Samsung. Three-layer stacked image sensor Providing services to Apple while developing 500MP sensors for its own Galaxy devices.
How Samsung’s sensor improves iPhone camera capabilities
The stacked sensor design integrates the processor directly onto the sensor, resulting in faster data transfer and improved camera response. Rumored Samsung three-tier configurations may include:
- Photodiode (PD): captures light.
- Transmission (TR): Noise reduction (a new feature for Samsung sensors).
- logic: handle
computational photography .
Apple may switch to Samsung’s stacked camera sensor layer, which can improve image quality, processing speed and efficiency. The sensor is particularly useful in smartphones where taking photos quickly is crucial. If this leak is true, it would mark a major change as Sony has been supplying camera sensors for iPhones since 2011.
This design is expected to bring faster processing speeds and better noise reduction to the iPhone in a compact form, perfect for fitting into models such as potential iPhone 17 Slim.
Additionally, Apple is reportedly also developing in-house modem technology to replace Qualcomm’s modem technology, aiming to have better control over performance and functionality. The company is also developing its own Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip, Proxima, to replace Broadcom’s components and is expected to launch this year.
