iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro camera specs leaked; details inside

Apple iPhone 16 leaks: Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 16 series next month. The smartphones are rumored to be released on September 10, 2024. Ahead of the launch, the camera specifications of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro devices have leaked online. While the rear optics could remain unchanged on the standard and Plus models, the Pro variants could see notable improvements.

Here are more details about the camera specifications of the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

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iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus camera specifications (expected)

According to Apple Insider, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus could keep the same rear cameras. The main lens could have 1x and 2x zoom, and the ultra-wide lens could come with 0.5x zoom. The rear camera module could be vertically aligned, a departure from the diagonal arrangement on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus.

The report also speculates that the camera arrangement could remain unchanged until 2026. It could offer a 48MP rear with 2x optical zoom. The ultra-wide-angle sensor could get a faster aperture to improve low-light performance. For the first time, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro could offer macro photography.

iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max camera specs (expected)

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max may get the same 48MP primary lens with 2x optical zoom. Unlike the iPhone 15 Pro's 3x sensor, both models may have a 12MP 5x telephoto lens this time. The ultra-wide-angle sensor could reach 48MP this year. This sensor may use pixel binning technology and could have the ability to capture 48MP ProRaw images.

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AppleInsider further reported that the tech giant could introduce the JPEG-XL image format with the series. The Pro models may support 3K 120 FPS recording with Dolby Atmos. All models may get a record button below the power button. It may offer a range of press and touch features to enhance the photography experience on the iPhone 16 series.