Apple is reportedly preparing a significant change to the selfie feature in its next generation: an 24 megapixel front camera in the main models of the iPhone 18 family. The information comes from a JP Morgan report cited by MacRumors and points to a tangible jump compared to the current figure.
The iPhone 17 already took a first step with a 18 MP front cameraBut the switch to 24 MP would improve selfie definition, lossless cropping, and portrait mode accuracy, which is especially useful for users in Spain and Europe who rely on video calls, live streams, and social media daily.
Which models would receive the 24 MP camera
The JP Morgan document places the improvement in the high-end iPhone 18That is, in the models that set the technological pace of the series. This avoids confusion with entry-level variants and maintains a clear segmentation for benefits.
- iPhone 18
- iPhone 18 Pro
- iPhone 18 Pro Max
- iPhone Air 2
- First foldable iPhone (with a 24MP under-display camera according to the report)
The idea is that the higher resolution contributes more detail and improved indoor noise control, while also enhancing selfie framing and video features, something increasingly in demand in vertical content creation.
Why the jump to 24 MP can be noticeable in everyday life
Beyond the number, the 24 MP allow crop without losing sharpnessto improve skin and hair texture and offer portraits with more consistent plane separation. Combined with processing algorithms, we could see advances in low light and in video stabilization in selfie mode.
Square front sensor and the base left by the iPhone 17
The iPhone 17 introduced a square-shaped front sensor Alongside the functionality known as Center Stage, designed to widen the field of view and allow for more flexible framing. Based on that, the upload to 24 megapixels It would open up room for vertical panoramas and precise cropping without sacrificing sharpness.
This approach also makes group selfies easier and automatic reframing in video conferencing apps, something that European operators and retailers could turn into a selling point in bundles with convergent tariffs or renewal programs.
The foldable: 24MP under-display camera
The report indicates that the first foldable iPhone would integrate a front camera of 24 MP hidden under the internal screenThis would eliminate visible notches or perforations. It would be a pioneering solution in the industry due to its combination of High resolution and discretion on a folding panel.
If confirmed, Apple would be aiming to maximize the display area without compromising selfie quality, a key balance for multimedia consumption and full-screen video calls.
Models that would remain at 12 MP
The leap wouldn't reach the most affordable devices: the second generation iPhone 17e and the future iPhone 18e They would maintain a front-facing camera of 12 SMThis move helps to contain costs and clearly differentiate the input ranges of the premium models.
For price-priority buyers, this strategy preserves competitive options in European catalogs, while for those looking for the latest in selfies They will have incentives to opt for a higher-end iPhone 18.
Staggered releases: autumn and spring in Europe
Arrivals in autumn (second half of 2026):
- iPhone Air 2
- iPhone 18 Pro
- iPhone 18 Pro Max
- foldable iPhone
Spring arrivals (2027):
- iPhone 18 (standard)
- iPhone 18e
This calendar would help maintain market interest with new photographic releases spread out, allowing more time for adjust stock and prices according to demand in each EU country.
Based on what has been published so far, Apple's next batch of products would focus on the 24 MP selfie camera For the high-end range, relying on the square front sensor introduced in the previous generation and adding the option of a foldable phone with an under-display camera; a roadmap that, if confirmed, fits with usage trends in Spain and Europe and with a staggered rollout between autumn and spring.
