Two Upcoming 2020 iPhones to Feature Time-of-Flight 3D Sensing Rear Cameras

Two of the iPhones set to be released in 2020 will feature 3D sensing rear camera setups with Time-of-Flight (ToF) camera lenses, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo who shared the info in a note to investors that was obtained by MacRumors.

All three of the new iPhones are expected to feature a front-facing camera system with Face ID, which deviates a bit from some rumors that have suggested an under-display fingerprint sensor could be coming to some 2020 iPhone models.

We predict that three new 2H20 iPhone models will all be equipped with front Face ID, and two of the new models will provide rear ToF. We estimate that shipments of iPhone models equipped with front and rear VCSEL (front structure light and rear ToF) will be 45mn units in 2020.

We've previously heard multiple rumors suggesting a Time-of-Flight camera system for the 2020 iPhones, including info from Kuo himself, but this is the first time that he's specified that he expects the 3D sensing camera system to be available in just two of the three upcoming 2020 iPhones.

Kuo goes on to say that a rear Time-of-Flight camera would improve photo quality and offer AR applications. Apple and Huawei are belived to be the "most aggressive brand vendors" offering up 5G and ToF in 2020.

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