Possible problems with iPhone 12 camera lenses, with non-pro models coming first
It has been suggested that there is a quality issue with the iPhone 12 camera lenses, after internal tests conducted by one of Apple suppliers. It was brought to light by known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, and it is said the lenses were found to have cracks in them after high-temperature, high-humidity tests. The tests are designed to make sure the cameras can withstand and be used within tropical climates.
The 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch models are said to have the issues, with the manufacturer Yujingguang finding the issue. It is unclear if this newfound issue will cause a problem with release times, but this does add to the growing rumors that the non-pro iPhone 12 models will be the first to roll out. Then, a few weeks later, the Pro models.
The issue doesn’t seem to impact the iPhone 12, with Largan, another Apple supplier, approving their camera lens tests. The company is expected to increase the production of the non-pro iPhones to keep up with demand when launch day comes, after the huge success of the iPhone 11 last year. The two-part release schedule is not a small rumor, and has built up momentum as it gets closer and closer to the end of the year.
Apple may launch its 5G iPhones in two stages, with two 6.1-inch models in the first and another two 6.7- and 5.4-inch devices in the second, the sources said, adding that suppliers of SLP (substrate-like PCB) mainboards for the former models have recently kicked off shipments, with those for the latter to start in late August.
Digitimes reported that the 6.1-inch models could be the first to greet customers, but the newfound possible camera issues could alter that plan. Apple has already confirmed in their latest earnings call that the September time frame for iPhone releases would be delayed ‘by a few weeks’ this year, pointing to an October debut of new iPhones.