Rumored iPhone 13... Camera Enhancements and Notch Size Reduction

Barclays Predicts in Investment Note
All iPhone 13 Models to Feature Ultra-Wide Cameras
Pro Models → Expected to Apply to All 4 Models
Smaller Notch Size to Be Implemented

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[Asia Economy Reporter Minyoung Cha] It has been predicted that the upcoming Apple iPhone 13 series, expected to be released in the second half of next year, will feature ultra-wide cameras on all four models, including not only the Pro versions but also the standard and Mini models.

On the 3rd, Apple-focused media MacRumors and PhoneArena reported this citing an investor note from Barclays analysts Blaine Curtis and Thomas O'Malley.

The existing iPhone 12 series cameras consist of an f/1.6 wide-angle and an f/2.4 ultra-wide configuration. The iPhone 13 series is expected to be equipped with an ultra-wide camera lens featuring an upgraded f/1.8 aperture compared to the current f/2.4 ultra-wide specification.

A lower aperture value allows for brighter photos in low-light conditions because a wider aperture lets more light pass through the lens. It is also explained that applying an f/1.8 aperture will significantly improve low-light performance when shooting in ultra-wide mode.

Previously, this prediction was foreshadowed by Guo Mingchi, an analyst at TF International Securities who specializes in Apple. Guo claimed, "The ultra-wide lens will be upgraded to an f/1.8 aperture but will only be applied to the Pro models."

There was no direct mention of the standard camera, telephoto lens, or the so-called 'LiDAR scanner,' but it is generally expected that technologically improved specifications compared to the previous iPhone 12 will be applied.

PhoneArena analyzed, "Based on information from Japan a few weeks ago, the ToF (Time-of-Flight) 3D depth sensor, commonly called 'LiDAR,' may be expanded to iPhone 13 variants," adding, "The only distinction between the Pro and standard models will be the telephoto lens."

There is also speculation that touch ID technology based on a precise facial recognition mechanism could completely replace face recognition ID. In this case, the iconic notch size at the top of the iPhone 13 screen could become smaller.

Mention of the notch size has been repeated several times, becoming an established fact. Taiwan's DigiTimes stated, "The iPhone 13 will have a reduced notch size due to significant changes in the 3D sensing device." Japanese Mac Otakara and IT influencer 'Ice Universe' also predicted that a smaller notch will be applied.

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