TechThe variable aperture isn’t the coolest part of the iPhone 18 Pro’s camera

The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max add a mechanically adjustable main-camera iris with f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, and f/4 settings, alongside controls for shutter speed, white balance, and focus. The article argues that the variable aperture will have limited practical impact on a phone’s small sensor; the more compelling upgrade is the f/1.48 maximum aperture, which should help in low light and produce slightly shallower depth of field.

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