Apple uses Sony image sensors in its phones as part of Tim Cook's supplier tour of Japan, according to Tim Cook. Cook said that they have been partnering with Sony for over a decade to create the world's leading camera sensors for iPhone. Cook is shown his company's own phone in a photo.
The fact that Apple has used Sony camera sensors for over a decade is noteworthy. The specific components used in the camera of the phone are not listed on the website. Hardware specifics have been less important in the age of Computational Photography.
Over the years, many reports and rumors have pointed towards Apple using Sony hardware. According to a Wall Street Journal report from 2015, Apple used two Sony sensors in the iPhone 6. As of last year, Sony was the leader in the image sensor market, with 44 percent of the market share, according to the report. The company has a market share of 18%.
Tim Cook's visit to Sony's facility suggests that the partnership isn't going anywhere soon, and a recent report in Nikkei Asia gives some clues as to what the companies are working on for future iPhones. A new image sensor developed by Sony uses a new architecture to capture more light and reduce exposure. Apple is expected to include the new sensor in its next generation of phones.
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