Photo: Appleinsider200MP iPhone could debut in 2028 - but don’t expect it soonRecent reports suggest Apple is considering a 200MP camera sensor for a future iPhone model, with the earliest possible launch timeline set for 2028. However, according to renowned leaker Digital Chat Station on Weibo, Apple hasn’t even begun prototype testing of the 200MP sensor. According to Digital Chat Station, the iPhone 2026 camera system may feature variable aperture - an innovation that would bring the iPhone experience closer to professional photography. 200MP project still in early material testingWhile prototype development has yet to begin, sources say Apple’s 200MP camera is currently in the materials testing phase. If and when the 200MP camera arrives, Apple will likely position it as more than a numbers game.