Get a closer look at the iPhone 18 Pro’s mechanical camera

iFixit's teardown of the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max reveals a mechanical variable aperture lens. This system uses six magnetic overlapping blades to control light entering the sensor. While enhancing photo capabilities, the variable aperture is nearly impossible to repair if damaged. Additionally, all internal repairs must be performed through the screen. These findings highlight significant repair concerns regarding the inner workings of Apple's latest devices and their overall maintainability.