iPhone 16 Rumors: Apple Poised to Revive Vertical Camera Design from iPhone X Era. Here’s the Latest Update.
Apple is poised to introduce its highly anticipated iPhone 16 series at a September event this year, featuring a return to a significant design element from the iPhone X, according to recent rumors. Ahead of the unveiling, speculations have been swirling about the key features of the upcoming devices.
A new rumor, courtesy of tipster Majin Bu referencing the iPhone 16 series camera protector, suggests that Apple might adopt a vertical camera layout for both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. Furthermore, it’s speculated that the iPhone 15 Pro model will receive a boost with a new 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens. This upgraded sensor, expected to be 1/2.55 inch with 0.7µm pixel dimensions, promises enhanced image detail and an improved macro mode.
In addition, the iPhone 16 Pro could boast a 5x zoom camera, while the zoom functionality of the iPhone 16 Pro Max is anticipated to remain consistent with the iPhone 15 Pro Max. There are whispers of a slight upgrade to the main camera of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, potentially featuring a custom 48MP Sony IMX903 sensor with a 1/1.14-inch size, marking a modest advancement over the previous Sony IMX-803 sensor.
Reports also suggest that Apple might enlarge the display sizes of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models. Leaked dummy images hinted at 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays for these models, respectively, each 0.2 inches larger than last year’s Pro models. However, it’s expected that the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will maintain the same display sizes as their predecessors.
Furthermore, the iPhone 16 Pro models are rumored to incorporate new anti-reflective technology aimed at minimizing lens glare. They may also integrate the latest tetraprism zoom technology from the iPhone 15 Pro models to enhance zoom capabilities.