200MP camera will come in iPhone, Apple started testing super sensor, Samsung and Oppo lost their sleep

News India Live, Digital Desk: A big news is coming for the lovers of smartphone photography. Tech giant Apple, which till now has kept itself away from the megapixel race, is now preparing to change its strategy. According to the latest leaks, Apple is testing a 200-megapixel (200MP) high-resolution camera sensor for future iPhone models. This move will not only challenge Samsung’s 200MP flagship phones, but could also threaten the dominance of Chinese smartphone companies like Oppo and Vivo.Apple’s ‘Super Sensor’ Plan: What’s Special?According to Chinese tipster ‘Digital Chat Station’ (DCS), the sensor that Apple is evaluating is a massive 1/1.12-inch sensor. Bigger size, better illumination: This sensor is more powerful than the existing iPhone That’s much larger than the 17 Pro’s 48MP sensor (1/1.28-inch). The larger the size of the sensor, the more light it can capture, resulting in better low-light photography and natural Bokeh effect. Connection to Oppo Find X9 Ultra: Interestingly, the same sensor is also said to be used in Oppo’s upcoming flagship Find X9 Ultra. It is believed that this could be Sony’s new LYT-901 sensor. Why is this a big shock for Samsung and Oppo? Till now the 200MP camera market was ruled by Samsung, which started it with its S23 Ultra. But with the entry of Apple, this competition is now going to become the biggest battle between hardware and software (Computational Photography). Oppo’s edge: While Apple is still testing, Oppo is trying to win by giving ‘dual 200MP’ camera and 10x periscope lens in its Find How long will we have to wait? Although Apple is working rapidly on this technology, but according to the report, this upgrade is not going to be available immediately. iPhone 19 or 20 series: Experts believe that the 200MP camera can come in commercial models by 2027 or 2028 (iPhone 21). Focus on Pro models: Initially, this powerful camera is likely to be limited to only ‘Pro’ and ‘Pro Max’ models.