It seems Apple is doubling down on making the iPhone the ultimate photography tool. The company’s next big push for its smartphones might involve integrating more dedicated physical buttons for camera control. The firm might aim to provide a truly comprehensive photographic experience right in your pocket. This journey began with the Camera Control button on the iPhone 16 Pro, but new information suggests it could reach an entirely new level with three camera buttons on the iPhone 18 Pro series.
The latest rumor comes from tipster Max Jambor on X/Twitter. According to the report, Jambor heard from “credible sources” that the iPhone 18 Pro—expected in 2026—could feature up to three dedicated camera buttons. But if you thought that was too much, things don’t end there. The post even mentions the possibility of a fourth camera button being available through an official Apple case.
Up to three camera buttons for the iPhone 18 Pro
If this turns out to be true, it signals Apple’s intention to mimic the tactile, precise control often found on traditional cameras. The goal would be to bring that familiar photographic experience to mobile devices. This could serve as a significant differentiator from most competitors, which largely rely on software controls. Currently, only a few exceptions, like Sony’s Xperia phones, offer a dedicated camera button.
You might not even have to wait until 2026 for more camera buttons. Recent reports suggest that the iPhone 17 Pro, launching this year, will already boast an extra Camera Control button. This device could also offer a powerful 8x optical zoom. So, it is quite possible that this new alleged button could be directly related to the new zoom functions. It could make it easier to adjust focal lengths on the fly.
Returning to the iPhone 18 Pro, the specific functions of its potential three or even four camera buttons remain a mystery for now. Will they be for shutter, zoom, focus lock, or maybe even a dedicated video record button? We will have to wait for more details to emerge. Meanwhile, this potential development highlights Apple’s strategic focus on hardware controls to enhance the iPhone’s photographic capabilities.
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