The iPhone 7 is widely expected to make its debut in late summer or autumn this year there have been several speculations about the features of Apple's upcoming iPhone, including a flexible display and battery. Now according to the latest reports, the iPhone 7 will feature a 12-megapixel camera, marking a substantial leap forward from the photographic capabilities of its predecessor, but could result in not-so-great images taken in certain low-light conditions.

An earlier report by KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had claimed that Apple's next flagship would mark the first major improvement in terms of camera since the iPhone 4S was released in 2011. Moreover, in November 2014, well-known Apple pundit John Gruber of Daring Fireball had also stated that the next iPhone could see "the biggest camera jump ever" with a dual-lens system that delivers DSLR-quality imagery. Later, it was also rumored that the iPhone 7 camera would sport a similar iSight sensor unit featured in the iPhone 6, along with a small format telephoto camera, allowing users to capture better photos by analyzing parameters, such as depth and range, thus making it better than singular sensors.

More recently, Kevin Wang, the research director of analyst IHS Technology, had stated that Apple will focus on upgrading the camera on the iPhone 7 by increasing the image resolution from eight megapixels in the iPhone 6 to 12 megapixels. But not everyone believes that the camera megapixel upgrade in the iPhone 7 is good news. According to Business Insider, the smaller megapixels will be unable to capture sufficient light. This could result in result in the iPhone 7 coming with a "new, improved" camera, which will capture less flattering images in certain low-light conditions in comparison to the camera in its predecessor.

Meanwhile, other reports claim that Apple's acquisition of camera company LinX means better cameras in upcoming iPhone models. According to The Wall Street Journal, LinX claims that its "tiny camera modules allow for better-quality pictures in low light and faster exposure at standard indoor conditions." Rumors and speculations about the iPhone 7 are bound to continue until an official announcement. Stay tuned for the latest news and developments about Apple's upcoming next-gen iPhone.