The bokeh effect, with its gentle blurring (blurred background), has become an indispensable part of photography, helping to highlight the subject in portraits.
For over a decade, smartphone manufacturers have attempted to mimic this effect through software algorithms. However, the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro with its "mechanical eye" camera promises to completely change the way we take photos.
The iPhone 17 Pro will have a worthy successor.
The iPhone 17 Pro will have a worthy successor.
Bokeh and its role on smartphones
Bokeh is a term in photography of Japanese origin, meaning "blur" or "smudge." This effect occurs when taking photos with a lens of a certain aperture and shutter speed, creating a blurry effect behind the focused subject. To achieve a natural bokeh effect, users need a lens with a wide aperture to allow optimal light to enter the sensor.
The photo was taken with a bokeh effect using a point-and-shoot camera.
The photo was taken with a bokeh effect using a point-and-shoot camera.
Modern smartphones can create bokeh effects through software, however, this method still has many limitations. Although modern algorithms have significantly improved image quality, they still cannot compare to the bokeh effect created by natural optics.
Different phones handle bokeh effects using software in different ways.
Different phones handle bokeh effects using software in different ways.
The iPhone 18 Pro will bring a breakthrough.
The iPhone 18 Pro is rumored to feature a camera system with a variable aperture, allowing for adjustment of the amount of light passing through the lens. This could result in stunning bokeh photos, similar to what DSLR cameras have been doing for years. If Apple succeeds in developing this system, the iPhone 18 Pro could become a breakthrough product in smartphone photography.
The iPhone 18 Pro may feature a variable aperture camera similar to a DSLR camera.
The iPhone 18 Pro may feature a variable aperture camera similar to a DSLR camera.
However, it's also important to mention the previous failures of other companies in developing variable aperture features. Samsung and Huawei have experimented with cameras with variable apertures, but neither achieved the desired results. However, with its advanced technology and experience in motion mechanism design, Apple may be able to create a more effective system.
Both the Galaxy S9+ and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro are being tested with cameras that have variable aperture.Both the Galaxy S9+ and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro are being tested with cameras that have variable aperture.
Both the Galaxy S9+ and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro are being tested with cameras that have variable aperture.
This is considered the ideal time for Apple to introduce a groundbreaking product in mobile photography. If the iPhone 18 Pro can solve the problem of variable aperture and deliver stunning portrait photos, it's entirely possible that users will switch to Apple's upcoming high-end product.
