Apple's iPhone 18 launch delayed by Samsung camera sensor switch

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Apple's iPhone 18 launch has been delayed due to a switch to Samsung for camera sensor chips, pushing the base model's release to next year. The staggered rollout stems from production delays tied to the new supplier partnership. Apple expanded its existing display partnership with Samsung last year to source camera sensors, replacing Sony as the original supplier. Prototype production began in spring 2026, pushing mass production to fall, which forced Apple to stagger the iPhone 18 lineup. Rising memory prices and supply chain issues also contributed to the delay. The Samsung chips are manufactured in Texas, aligning with Apple's American Manufacturing Program.


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