iPhone 13 Series Said to Have Improved Face ID Tech, Pro Models Rumoured With New Camera
iPhone 13 Series Said to Have Improved Face ID Tech, Pro Models Rumoured With New Camera 31gk
iPhone 13 series is said to have an integrated Face ID system with Rx, Tx, and flood illuminator available under one module. 2r634p
By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 21 January 2021 18:03 IST
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iPhone 12 Pro CMOS sensors may come on non-Pro iPhone 13 models this year
Highlights
iPhone 13 series models are said to have a smaller display notch
The new iPhone models may also have sensor-shift stabilisation tech
iPhone 13 Pro models are said to have improved CMOS image sensors
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iPhone 13 series will feature a smaller notch along with a tweaked Face ID facial recognition system, according to a report. The iPhone 13 Pro models in the series are also said to get an upgraded CMOS image sensor, while the non-Pro options could come with the image sensor used in the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. An earlier report also claims that Apple could use fingerprint-recognising Touch ID in the iPhone 13 series. The fingerprint sensor is, however, not likely to be a part of the entire lineup and might just be limited to one model.
Citing people familiar with the development in the supply chain, DigiTimes smaller notch on the next-generation iPhone series.
As reported by MacRumors, the iPhone 13 series is also said to have an upgraded ultra-wide-angle lens with a six-piece construction — up from the existing five-piece architecture. Cameras on the 2021 iPhone models are also rumoured to have sensor-shift stabilisation technology for better image optimisation.
LG Innotek as the two manufacturers for the depth-sensing Face ID camera module. However, the selfie camera on the iPhone 13 series is said to be supplied by China's O-Film.
Details about the launch date of the iPhone 13 series are yet to be revealed. Nevertheless, it is likely to debut sometime in September — Apple's typical launch cycle. The rumour mill, in the meantime, is expected to churn out some fresh claims.
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