Apple iPhone 18 Pro Teardown Reveals Intricate Variable Aperture Mechanics

By Jess Weatherbed · The Verge · 2026-09-21

A recent iFixit teardown shared by The Verge reveals the internal construction of Apple's latest smartphone camera system. The analysis highlights a magnetic iris mechanism composed of six microscopic blades designed to regulate light intake within the existing hardware footprint

A recent iFixit teardown shared by The Verge reveals the internal construction of Apple's latest smartphone camera system. The analysis highlights a magnetic iris mechanism composed of six microscopic blades designed to regulate light intake within the existing hardware footprint