Will Apple improve Low Light Photography in iPhone 13?

Apple will launch iPhone 13 with upgraded optics, a new Bionic A15 chipset and more features by year-end.

iPhone Low Light Photography: Apple’s iPhone 13 has been making headlines with news reports and leaks surfacing regularly. The upcoming iPhone 2021 has generated significant hype, indicating the possibility of a more powerful device. Recent reports suggest that the iPhone 2021 is expected to feature an enhanced camera setup, with a particular focus on improving low-light photography capabilities. Cameras will be the prime focus on this year’s iPhone 13 devices. Also Read: iPhone SE 3 expected to launch soon

iPhone 13 Low Light Photography

As per the reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 13 is expected to feature an upgraded version of the ultrawide lens, which will significantly enhance low-light photography. This improved ultrawide lens will incorporate a variable aperture of f/1.8, surpassing the f/2.4 aperture of the ultrawide lens found in the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max.



  • Better Ultra-Wide Lens

Consequently, the iPhone 13 will benefit from a larger aperture on its ultra-wide lens, allowing more light to pass through. This improvement significantly enhances iPhone low light photography on the new models, a feature that users are eagerly looking forward to experiencing. However, it should be noted that this feature is expected to be exclusive to the iPhone 13 Pro models. The other models of the iPhone 13 (potentially the iPhone 13 and 13 Mini) may not have this feature. It is possible that this feature will be introduced across all iPhone versions starting from 2022.

Apple iPhone 13: Representational Image of Ultra Wide Angle Lens for improved low light photography
Apple iPhone 13: Representational Image of Ultra Wide Angle Lens for improved low light photography
  • Improved iPhone Low Light Photography

The non-Pro versions of the iPhone will also receive LiDAR scanners, bringing enhanced image stability to these models. These features were absent in the iPhone 12 and 12 Mini. Additionally, there are rumors that Apple will collaborate with Sunny Optical as a lens supplier for the iPhone 13 lineup. With this collaboration, we can expect overall improvement in photography, besides iPhone Low light photography.




The Sunny Opticals will join other suppliers such as Largan, Yujingguang, and Kantatsu. The LG Innotek will get the lens supply by these vendors for final module integration. Also Read: Next Gen iPhone to get this flagship feature

Another leakster claims that all iPhone 13 models will come with camera upgrades only. These upgrades will be minor changes, not such major change. This changes may include improvements in iPhone low light photography. He believes that the ultrawide lens alone would be replace, instead of upgrading the aperture to f/1.8 optics.



iPhone 13: Other Expected Features

Apart from Camera upgrades, Tons of more updates are schedule for the iPhone 13. Earlier rumors says that the new iPhones are expect to come with a smaller notch or even a notch-less design.

  • New Touch ID

The smartphones are also likely to be able to see the return of Touch ID in the form of an optical fingerprint display scanner, just like Android phones. These scanners are available for years on Android Phones and will add an iPhone intriguingly.

  • Bigger Storage

The iPhone 13 Pro models are also suppose to get the storage of up to 1TB. This will be a big relief for all iPhone users facing storage difficulties. As storage can not be increase on iPhones. An upgraded A15 Bionic chipset, bigger batteries, and support for iOS 15 can be part of other upgradations.



  • Display Size

Just like last year, the iPhone 13 is likely to get four variants. These variants will include a 5.4-inch model, two 6.1-inch models, and a 6.7-inch model. We still have a lack of relevant information with proofs. Even there is no official details about improvement in iPhone Low Light photography. Therefore, we shall take the above with a pinch of salt and wait for further detail.



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