Thanks, Apple: Variable aperture and curved displays could be coming back to Android

A reliable source of leaks claims Chinese smartphone brands are considering variable aperture camera setups with a 200MP camera, following the iPhone 18 Pro’s release.

Companies are also reportedly considering borderless quad-curved screens, possibly in anticipation of next year’s rumored 20th-anniversary iPhone.

Smartphone brands like Samsung and others have previously launched phones with dual-aperture camera systems.

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max introduced a 48MP primary camera with a variable aperture, a first for the iPhone lineup. We’re now learning that Android smartphone brands, particularly in China, may take cues from this hardware addition for their upcoming devices.

According to a machine-translated post from leaker Digital Chat Station on Weibo, “several” Chinese phone makers are considering a variable aperture lens for future devices. Interestingly, these brands seem to be considering pairing this mechanism with a massive 200MP sensor.