Apple optics supplier LG Innotek is actively preparing for the periscope camera needed for the iPhone 15

IT House reported on December 24, citing Korean media The Elec, that Apple’s optical supplier LG Innotek plans to invest 1.65 trillion won (about 9.007 billion yuan) in a new factory to produce periscope for next year’s Apple iPhone 15 models. (foldable zoom) and zoom actuators (actuators). According to the news, this new factory was specially built to meet the iPhone 15 models with priority.

IT Home learned that Apple will introduce a periscope camera in the iPhone 15 model next year, and the camera will be manufactured by LG Innotek. The “periscope zoom” lens is commonly known as the “internal zoom” lens. Since the optical zoom is completed inside the camera body, it is easy to install a filter without installing an additional lens barrel. Secondly, since the movement of “pull the bellows” is avoided, the “inner zoom” camera can effectively prevent dust from being sucked into the lens.

In addition, LG Innotek also plans to display an ultra-compact mobile phone camera module at the CES 2023 exhibition (held on January 5th), which will realize the zoom lens mechanism of the mirrorless camera on the smartphone and achieve clearer in the 85-125mm focal length range. Image.

BusinessKorea also noted in the report that LG Innotek is supplying camera modules for the iPhone. The proportion of LG Innotek’s total sales to Apple continues to grow. This percentage increases from 61% in 2018, 64% in 2019, 67% in 2020, and 75% in 2021. Until the third quarter of this year, LG Innotek relied on Apple for 74.8% of its sales.