Table of Contents
iPhone 16 Pro Might Offer 5x Optical Zoom as Apple Orders More Periscope Lenses: Report
iPhone 15 Pro is equipped with a 3x optical zoom camera sensor.
iPhone 15 Pro Max features tetraprism periscope camera with 5x optical zoom
Highlights
- iPhone 16 Pro camera upgrade seemingly confirmed
- This could allow for 5x optical and 25x digital zoom.
- All four iPhone 16 models are believed to ship with the same A18 chip
Apple is believed to be two months away from revealing its next-generation iPhone family. Nonetheless, camera details of the iPhone 16 Pro series have now surfaced online, which implies that Apple is adding advanced features in the Pro models instead of a cheaper iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Plus. the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to come with a tetraprism 5x zoom lens. Last year, Apple used this lens exclusively on the most expensive iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Apple orders more periscope lenses
As per a report by DigitTimes in Asia, Apple is looking to expand the use of periscope lenses for its upcoming iPhone 16 series and a few key suppliers have landed more orders for these lenses. The report, citing industry sources, states that Taiwanese lens module manufacturers Largan Precision and Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) are expected to be the primary suppliers for the tetraprism camera components. This could allow for 5x optical and 25x digital zoom
Largan supplied periscope lenses for the iPhone 15 Pro Max launched last year and GSEO is likely to join as a new supplier. This indicates that iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will get an advanced tetra prism 5x lens. Apple packed a tetraprism 5x zoom lens exclusively on the iPhone 15 Pro Max last year, while the iPhone 15 Pro was limited to a 3x optical zoom.
- Apple Watch Series 10 CAD Renders Tip Large Display
iPhone 16 Pro series camera upgrades expected
Besides the optical zoom capabilities, the iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to include 48-megapixel primary cameras and ultra wide-angle cameras. The most expensive iPhone model could feature an advanced 48-megapixel main Sony IMX903 camera, whereas the iPhone 16 Pro is said to get a 48-megapixel Sony IMX803 sensor. This sensor is also available on the existing iPhone 15 Pro models.
- Apple Intelligence Features Could Arrive on iPhone in Spring 2025
All four iPhone 16 models are believed to ship with the same A18 chip. A new Capture button could hit the iPhone 16 Pro.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- REVIEW
- KEY SPECS
- NEWS
- Design
- Display
- Software
- Performance
- Battery Life
- Camera
- Value for Money
- Good
- Excellent display
- USB Type-C
- AAA gaming
- Excellent all-round performance
- Good primary and telephoto camera
- Customisable Action Button
- Bad
- Gets hot quickly when stressed
- Slow wired charging
- Expensive
Read detailed Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max reviewDisplay 6.70-inchProcessor Apple A17 ProFront Camera 12-megapixel Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel RAM 8GBStorage 256GB, 512GB, 1TBOS iOS 17Resolution 1290×2796 pixels
iPhone 16 Pro Might Offer 5x Optical Zoom as Apple Orders More Periscope Lenses: Report- iPhone 16 Camera Might Feature New Samsung CMOS Image Sensor: Report
- Apple’s A18 Chips Tipped to Power Entire iPhone 16 Lineup
- iPhone Ports of Resident Evil, Death Stranding, Assassin’s Creed Mirage Have Sold Poorly: Report
More Apple mobilesApple mobiles price in India
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- KEY SPECS
- NEWS
Display 6.10-inchProcessor Apple A17 ProFront Camera 12-megapixel Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel RAM 8GBStorage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TBOS iOS 17Resolution 1179×2556 pixels
- iPhone 16 Pro Might Offer 5x Optical Zoom as Apple Orders More Periscope Lenses: Report
- Apple’s A18 Chips Tipped to Power Entire iPhone 16 Lineup
- iPhone 16, Google Pixel 9 May Get Displays with Better Brightness Supplied by Samsung: Report
- iPhone Ports of Resident Evil, Death Stranding, Assassin’s Creed Mirage Have Sold Poorly: Report
More Apple mobilesApple mobiles price in India