iPhone 14 leak reveals the MAIN reason why the Apple phone will cost you more; but is it Worth it?
Yesterday, on May 24, a new leak surfaced regarding the upcoming Apple iPhone 14. The leak revealed that Apple might be ditching its Chinese supplier for front-cameras and could instead be switching to LG Innotek. The Korean company was already going to supply the front cameras for the iPhone 15 series but it seems that Apple has decided to prepone the process by making them one of the key suppliers when it comes to the front camera. And while this iPhone 14 upgrade comes with a variety of perks, it can also come with a significant price hike. The question is, whether the buyers will find the price hike justified or not. Also read: Selfie Lovers, iPhone 14 will impress you more than the iPhone 13; check what Apple is planning
This latest rumor regarding the iPhone 14 front camera upgrade was first reported by the Korean news website ET News which not only talked about Apple switching the supplier but also about the cost element that it can bring to the table. According to the report, this switch will turn the Apple font-cameras from a “low-end” component to a “high-end” component. And this advancement will cost about three times more than at present.
The same report states that the iPhone front-cameras, including the ones in the iPhone 13 lineup, were considered low-cost hardware. It was majorly supplied by Japan’s Sharp and an unnamed Chinese company. Now, while Sharp retains its position as a supplier for Apple, LG Innotek might be replacing the Chinese company as per the report. This will add some new features to the iPhone 14 selfie prowesses, but exactly what they might be remains unknown as of now. The iPhone 14 leak only mentions the addition of an “autofocus (AF: autofocus) function to the front camera”. Also read:
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