iPhones with Under-Screen Camera Technology in Development, LG Innotek as Supplier

According to recent media reports, Apple is in the research and development stage of iPhones featuring under-screen camera technology, with LG Innotek being the selected supplier for the under-screen camera components.

Under-screen camera technology poses a challenge in terms of maintaining image quality. When light enters the front camera, it needs to pass through the screen display area, resulting in some light loss and a potential decrease in the quality of front-facing imaging.

To address this issue, LG Innotek is working on a “free-form optical multi-lens system” that can control physical factors such as light angle and optical path difference, aiming to enhance the quality of front-facing imaging.

LG Innotek’s objective is to increase light transmittance by 20% this year and 40% by 2024, in order to meet Apple’s expectations for imaging standards. Apple has already obtained sample data but is not satisfied with the current performance of the under-screen camera technology.

Apple’s technical roadmap indicates that the iPhone will be the first to integrate Face ID under the screen, followed by integrating the front camera under the screen. In 2025, the iPhone 17 Pro is expected to debut with under-screen Face ID technology. This means that the iPhone 17 Pro will resemble current Android phones with a center-mounted punch-hole display.

In the future, Apple plans to integrate Face ID and the front camera under the screen simultaneously, thereby eliminating screen designs such as notches and pill-shaped holes. This development is highly anticipated by Apple users and tech enthusiasts alike.