Netease Technology News on August 8th, according to foreign media reports, the latest report released by Ming-Chi Kuo, a well-known Apple product analyst, stated that quality problems were found when testing the cameras used in the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Max, and the wide-angle lens coating was found There are cracks. But despite this, it is expected that the launch of these two smartphones will not be delayed.

The flaw involves the 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch models of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Max smartphones. This is a small manufacturing problem, but it must be corrected. The good news is that this issue is not expected to delay the launch of the iPhone 12 again. Before the flaw was exposed, Apple has confirmed that the iPhone 12 will be delayed "a few weeks" than usual.

According to the report, the lens produced by Largan, another Apple supplier, has passed the test and it is expected that Largan will be able to increase production to fill this gap. Previously, Largan Optoelectronics was well-known for manufacturing fingerprint recognition lenses.

According to reports, this quality control problem has affected these two low-end iPhone 12 products for the second time. The first time it involved BOE’s OLED screen, and this time the defective camera came from supplier Genius Electronic Optical.

According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, cracks were found in the coating of the wide-angle lens specially used for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Max during the high-temperature and high-humidity test of the product.

Regarding whether Yujing Optoelectronics can repair this defect in time or how long it will take to repair this problem, Guo Mingchi’s report did not specify or give an estimate. However, Guo Mingchi believes that in order to defeat Largan Optoelectronics and resume the order for this part from Apple, Yujing Optoelectronics needs to reduce the price of this part to Apple.

It is said that the purchase price of Apple’s iPhone 12 camera is usually about US$2 to US$2.20. If Yujing Optoelectronics solves the defect of the part, it may be forced to lower the price of the part given to Apple to $1.50.

The report also hints that the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Max may be on the market earlier than the iPhone 12 Max Pro.

Digitimes reported earlier this week that Apple plans to launch a 5G version of the iPhone in two phases. Two 6.1-inch models will be launched first.

Digitimes said, "Sources stated that Apple may launch its 5G iPhone in two phases, with two 6.1-inch iPhones in the first phase, and two 6.7-inch and 5.4-inch iPhones in the second phase. The first two models The suppliers of the SLP motherboards used have recently begun shipping, and the motherboards used in the latter two models will start shipping at the end of August." (Tianmenshan)

Source: NetEase Technology Report, translated by Google Translate