https://wccftech.com/ipad-parts-used-on-iphone-12-pro-combat-shortage/

Apple’s iPhone 12 Pro is surprisingly in more demand than the less expensive iPhone 12, but the company cannot keep up with demand due to components shortage. To mitigate supply constraints, not only is Apple reportedly working closely with its partners to secure shipments promptly, but it also employed some improvisation in the process. According to the latest info, the technology giant sourced iPad parts to be used on the iPhone 12 Pro to keep up with demand.

To prioritize component allocation to the iPhone 12 Pro, Nikkei Asian Review reports that Apple had to source parts from the iPad series, which included power management chips as well as LiDAR camera units. Unfortunately, this move will mean that production of approximately two million iPads has been affected. Then again, seeing as how the iPhone generates the most revenue for the company, Apple will have no choice but to accept the trade-off.