iPhone 2019: Apple will beef up his game in photo, especially in self-portrait

Late on the photo against the immediate competition of Google, Samsung and Huawei, Apple should take advantage of its iPhone 2019 to beef up his game in the field, including self-portrait. The firm would plan to switch to a front sensor of 12 Mpx (against 7 currently).

On iPhone, taking selfies could soon enter a new dimension. While competition, especially Chinese, the firm of Tim Cook multiplies the sensors and megapixels in front (even if proposing nasty solutions on paper but passable in fact), the iPhone, they are still content with a unique 7 MP front camera. That should change in September, says the inevitable Ming Chi Kuo (via Trusted Reviews).

Ming Chi Kuo confirms many photo improvements on the iPhone 2019

According to the analyst, specialized Apple, the next models of iPhone will be equipped with a front sensor of 12 MP, equivalent to the main modules that equip the Xs models launched in 2018.

Ming Chi Kuo also confirms several rumors, starting with the arrival of a second-generation iPhone Xr equipped with two rear cameras, including one with a telephoto lens. Its focal point is not yet specified by the expert of TF International Securities.

The premium iPhone 2019 vintage, successors of current Xs and Xs Max, would not be left, according to the analyst, with the presence visibly confirmed of three dorsal photo sensors. Information that tends to corroborate a little more the so-called design of the next iPhone. The latter, giving pride to a generous rear prominence housing three cameras and a flash, more or less staggered, had leaked several times in recent months.

According to Ming Chi Kuo, the additional rear module, added to the next iPhone Xs and Xs Max, would be a wide-angle lens similar to those proposed for months (if not years) by Huawei, Samsung or LG.

Apple will play big in 2019

If these improvements seem necessary to allow the iPhone to return to the podium of all the best photophones on the market, Apple will have much to do, especially in terms of software to properly operate these new modules.

Always central to consumer expectations, the issue of photo on smartphones may weigh heavily on the chances of success of the next iPhone on the market ... especially when faced with devices like the P30 Pro and its impressive optical zoom .

Still, Apple can always count on its main strength to convince its current customers to stay at home: its ecosystem. It's difficult to migrate to Android when you're used to iOS and other Apple systems. What to ensure the firm a good base of potential buyers for the iPhone 2019. However, progress in photo, but also in terms of autonomy or reloading will be necessary in the long term to convert users of S10 or P30 Pro (for example) to the iPhone.