We’ve been hearing a ton of leaks and rumors leading up to the iPhone 16 launch, which is expected to take place sometime next month. The latest leak is a pretty big one, and potentially reveals key camera specs for all four iPhone 16 models.
This comes from sources who speak with AppleInsiderand the details here suggest that the 2024 camera upgrades are going to be quite significant, especially for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
First, let’s take a look at the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus: these phones apparently still have the same 48-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.6 aperture and 2x optical zoom, but the ultra-wide camera has been upgraded from an f/2.4 aperture to f/2.2, while the camera still has the same 12-megapixels as the iPhone 15.
Essentially, this means more light will be allowed into the camera lens, which means sharper photos (especially in low-light conditions). Macro photography is apparently also supported for the first time on these phones, and as previously rumored, the cameras will be stacked vertically to allow for spatial video recording.
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Moving on to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, and AppleInsider says they’re sticking with a triple-camera setup on the rear again this year. The 48MP primary sensor with f/1.78 aperture apparently remains the same, and it can still shoot 2x optical zoom 12MP snaps, just like on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max’s 12MP, 5x optical zoom telephoto lens remains, but it’s reportedly making its way to the iPhone 16 Pro this year, in a significant upgrade. Meanwhile, the ultra-wide lens jumps from 12MP to 48MP and gains pixel binning capabilities (combining pixels to create better shots) and ProRAW support.
According to AppleInsider, the new iPhones will also introduce a new photo format called JPEG-XL. At the same time, the highest-quality Pro and Pro Max video recording will be upped to 3K at 120 frames per second, with Dolby Vision support.
Finally, there’s confirmation that a new Capture button is indeed coming. In addition to a full press, it will apparently also support half-press and slide actions, giving you more flexibility in your favorite iPhone camera apps.