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Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim tipped to have more advanced cameras than iPhone 17 Air

Samsung's alleged zoom upgrade vs. a conventional periscope len. (Image source: SK via YouTube)
Samsung's alleged zoom upgrade vs. a conventional periscope len. (Image source: SK via YouTube)
Apple is once again tipped to have iPhones with series-first variable aperture cameras and advanced periscope zoom lenses in the pipeline. However, they might still lag behind the rumored Slim version of the Samsung Galaxy S25 on their launch in terms of cutting-edge zoom.

Apple has started to tap its supply chain in order to augment next-gen iPhones with variable aperture cameras, according to the latest rumors.

The resulting device, currently projected to launch as the 18 Pro and/or Pro Max, could have improved control over factors such as depth of field as a result - even though it will only be catching up to existing devices such as Honor's Magic7 RSR when it makes the upgrade.

The "18 Pro series" might also have an advanced telephoto lens to go with that feature. According to the typically reliable leaker Digital Chat Station, it will be based on  technology.

The module might be of a particularly advanced, or "multi-fold" type of periscope zoom, as opposed to the emerging all-on-prism lens (or ALoP) currently linked to the supposedly upcoming Galaxy S25 Slim.

Therefore, Apple's 2026 iPhones could make substantial upgrades compared to the current 16 Pro series (now available for $1,024.97 in Renewed condition on Amazon), yet remain less sophisticated than those of a Samsung smartphone of a preceding generation. 

The Cupertino behemoth might start developing its first-gen variable-aperture iPhone alongside its supposed inaugural foldable device and compact Dynamic Island displays.

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Deirdre O'Donnell, 2025-01- 2 (Update: 2025-01- 2)