LG Innotek is preparing to include genuine optical zoom lenses in the next generation of flagship phones

Additionally, this new LG design has optical stabilisation, which is essential if you want to snap photos at 200mm. The module moves lens elements for zooming using a small, highly accurate actuator; the firm claims it can move in 1m increments. LG also claims that this approach would enable phone makers to incorporate fewer total lenses on the rear of their smartphones. Instead of integrating a 4x and a 9x lens, this design blends the two to take up less space and use less power.