Samsung was one of the first major Android manufacturers to introduce a variable aperture system in its flagship smartphone with the Galaxy S9 model in 2018. However, considering its limited practical benefits, the company abandoned this feature within two years. Now, it is reported that Apple plans to use a variable aperture for the main camera of the iPhone 18 Pro, and Samsung may be preparing to take this step again.
Redaksiya reports that Samsung's return to variable aperture technology may be related to Apple's interest in this area. Variable aperture allows for the adjustment of the camera's light intake, which helps in taking better photos under various lighting conditions. Samsung, by implementing this technology in the Galaxy S9, could switch between aperture values of f/1.5 and f/2.4. This allowed users to choose settings that accepted more light in low-light environments or less light in bright conditions.
Apple's implementation of variable aperture in the iPhone 18 Pro could bring Samsung's experience in this field back into focus. Samsung's return to this technology may be related to the company's desire to increase its competitiveness and achieve better camera performance. Variable aperture is a significant tool for improving the quality of smartphone cameras, and Apple's move could encourage other manufacturers to adopt this technology as well. The reappearance of variable aperture in Samsung's future flagship models will demonstrate the company's emphasis on camera technologies.