Samsung Returns to iPhone Camera Supply Chain as Suppliers Invest $123M for iPhone 18 Sensors
South Korean testing firm Doosan Tesna is investing $123 million in new equipment to support Samsung’s image sensor production for the iPhone 18. This marks Samsung’s first major return to Apple’s camera supply chain in nearly a decade, potentially disrupting Sony’s long-standing dominance in iPhone camera components.
Major Supply Chain Shifts for iPhone 18 Camera System
The iPhone 18 is already driving significant changes throughout the supply chain, with Samsung Electronics expanding production of advanced image sensors that will reportedly supply Apple’s 2027 flagship device, according to industry reports from The Elec.