Apple reportedly aims to equip its next-generation iPhone with a 12-megapixel rear camera boasting RGBW technology, if the latest reports turn out to be accurate.

For several years now, Apple has launched new iPhone iterations with 8-megapixel rear cameras. While iPhone users are generally satisfied with the photos their phone takes, there is still room for improvement and Apple apparently has plans in this regards.

Rival smartphones have been gradually increasing the pixel count on their main cameras and consumers are now looking for more than an 8-megapixel camera on a flagship, especially since other phones are rocking 8-megapixel front shooters. Several rumors recently, however, have indicated that Apple may finally move to a 12-megapixel rear camera with its new iPhone 6s.

The latest report comes from Feng.com, which claims to have learned from Japanese sources that the iPhone 6s will boast a 12-megapixel main camera made by Sony. Moreover, the camera will reportedly use RGBW technology instead of the common RGB sensor, which would allow for better low-light images. The "W" at the end of RGBW refers to a white subpixel that enables the sensor to capture more light and achieve a better performance in low-light environments.

The report further notes that Apple initially planned to use RGBW tech in the 2014 iPhone 6 (pictured above) and iPhone 6 Plus, but ultimately decided to do some more testing before deploying the tech in order to ensure the implementation would result in high quality. It is for this reason that Apple has not moved away from the 8-megapixel sensor so far.

Lastly, the report also claims that the camera gracing the next-generation iPhone, presumably called the iPhone 6s or iPhone 7, will boast faster auto focus capabilities as well.

Nothing is officially confirmed, however, so it's highly advisable to take all leaks and reports with a hefty grain of salt for now. Apple typically unveils new iPhone iterations in the fall, and it's still early on now to determine just what the next-generation iPhone will bring to the table. Nevertheless, Apple products alwaays leak extensively before their debut, and more information will surely come to light over the coming months.