Future iPhone models could get a multispectral sensor for improved imaging | Infinium-tech

Apple has lagged behind competitors, especially Chinese smartphone brands, in adopting cutting-edge camera hardware. That may soon change, as a new report suggests that the company is considering multispectral imaging technology for future iPhone models.

Well-known tipster Digital Chat Station reports that Apple has shown interest in multispectral sensors and has reached out to suppliers. However, the tipster said that testing has not started yet.

Multispectral imaging works by capturing light in many different wavelength bands, including bands not visible to the human eye. This enables it to capture more detailed information than traditional RGB sensors, which only detect red, green and blue wavelengths.

Using a multispectral sensor could help future iPhones achieve better content separation and better depth perception, which would subsequently result in more accurate portrait photos. The additional data can improve overall image processing, low-light performance, and visual intelligence capabilities.

While DCS does not specify which iPhone models may receive multispectral sensors, the tipster reiterated that the iPhone 18 Pro is expected to feature a variable-aperture 48MP main camera and a larger 48MP periscope telephoto sensor. He also revealed that Apple is actually testing a 200MP Samsung sensor for a future iPhone.

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