Apple is reportedly working on launching the highly-anticipated iPhone 16 Pro with an enormous upgrade regarding its camera capabilities. According to a recent report (via Forbes), this is only the tip of the iceberg, as even greater or more pervasive camera upgrades are coming for future iPhone flagships. Let’s look closer at what we can expect in upcoming iPhone models and beyond.
iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max-level Zoom Camera
You like your iPhones a little more compact? Well, you must have been left out every time Apple packed its most powerful zoom camera. However, this may change when the iPhone 16 Pro comes out. According to new predictions from famous analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 16 Pro will pack the exact same 5x tetra prism telephoto lens as its bigger and higher-end sibling, the iPhone 15 Pro Max. But that’s not all! Says Kuo, future generations of iPhones—the iPhone 17 range—will come with even more impressive zoom capabilities. Future looking bright for iPhone photography enthusiasts.
iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro: Big Zoom Camera Quality Upgrade
Moving on to the iPhone 17 Pro, one thing to look forward to is a significant upgrade in the camera department. This flagship model will have an upgraded 48-megapixel tetra prism-based camera fitted with a larger 1/2.6-inch sensor, offering an increase over the previous model. The device has a larger sensor display that can gather to 40% more light and thus offer improved performance in low light and reduced graininess. Of course, increasing from 12 to 48 megapixels will yield a radical improvement in detail and digital zooming. The advent of 8K video at 5x optical zoom means Apple is going to raise the ceiling on smartphone photography.
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iPhone 19 Pro: New Prisms, Longer Zoom Range
Moving further ahead with the iPhone 19 Pro range, this could be where there will even be more considerable improvements in camera performance regarding optical zoom. The report further added that attaining this longer zoom range may need new and more complex prism geometry which enhances light reflection internally.
According to Apple’s pursuit of better long-range zoom performance, until then, the Cupertino company says it may not allow competitors like Samsung easily. With advancements in optical zoom, soon iPhone could lead the way in the area previously considered a stronghold for other brands manufacturing smartphones.
So, sit back as Apple reveals new smartphone camera upgrades with the iPhone 16 series and beyond!