Event Brief
iFixit teardown details iPhone 18 Pro variable aperture
By The BriefBrief · Sources (5)
Filed: Sep 21, 2026 at 8:10 AM ET
Summary: iFixit’s latest teardown examines the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max’s new variable aperture lens. The adjustable mechanical iris uses six overlapping blade leaves that open and close magnetically to control light passing to the sensor, with repair-related concerns noted.
WHO: iFixit
WHAT: iFixit published a teardown showing the iPhone 18 Pro’s variable aperture mechanical camera lens and related repair considerations.
WHEN: Sep 21, 2026 at 6:57 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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