LG Innotech serves as Apple’s primary supplier for camera modules, and a recent report indicates that the company is enhancing its production facilities to prepare for the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro cameras.
While specific details regarding the cameras in the iPhone 17 series remain scarce, the report indicates one aspect that will not change…
Specifically, TheElec notes that the periscope lens enabling 5x zoom will continue to be exclusive to the iPhone 17 Pro next year.
It also mentions that LG Innotech is constructing a new camera module factory to accommodate the high specifications of the iPhone 17 Pro camera, but lacks further details.
On the 21st, LG Innotech announced an investment of 375.9 billion won to establish a new facility for camera modules (Optical Solution Division). This investment aims “to respond to new models in the optical solution business and enhance competitiveness” […]
With LG Innotech currently holding the largest market share for Apple’s iPhone camera modules, there isn’t an immediate need to substantially boost production capacity. Therefore, this investment appears geared towards upgrading existing equipment and facilities in line with the high specifications of the iPhone 17 series camera module.
As we are still a bit away from the iPhone 17 launch, it is understandable that detailed information about specific changes, particularly regarding the camera module, remains limited.
We anticipate the introduction of a new model, provisionally named the iPhone 17 Air (though this may not be the final designation). It is expected to be one of the thinnest iPhones ever created, focusing on a sleek design over high specifications – featuring a reduced cutout for an upgraded Face ID module. A notable compromise is expected to be the inclusion of just one camera, despite its potential price being higher than the triple-camera setup found in the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
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