The most recent iPhone 16 leak provides information on the improved sensors and the speculated Capture Button found in the cameras of the iPhone 16 series.
The release of the iPhone 16 is rapidly approaching, and it seems that details about Apple’s upcoming flagship devices have been leaked for months. However, a leak may have revealed specifics on the cameras on all four iPhone 16 models a few weeks before Apple formally releases the more precise information at its anticipated press event.
AppleInsider claims to have information on all of the cameras on the regular versions in addition to validating earlier leaks and reports regarding the iPhone 16 Pro models.
Camera Specifics for the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus
According to reports, the dual camera array on the rear of the iPhone 16, along with its bigger Plus edition, will remain the same as that of the iPhone 15. Although the camera is now positioned vertically, as it was before on the iPhone 12, Apple is reportedly sticking with the same sensors. This has a 12 MP ultrawide and a 48 MP main camera.
The ultrawide now has a wider, brighter f/2.2 aperture compared to f/2.4 last year, allowing for improved clarity in low-light photos, even if the primary camera has the same f-stop as the previous model. It’s also thought that the two phones can handle macro photography, which was previously limited to Pro models.
The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max’s cameras
The primary camera of the Pro versions is a 48MP shooter with an f/1.78 lens; however, it is purported to have a larger CMOS sensor underneath. It is currently anticipated that the 48MP device, which supports ProRAW images exactly like the primary camera, will take the place of the iPhone 15 Pro’s 12MP ultrawide camera.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max’s 5X telephoto lens, which uses tetraprism, is a more significant upgrade for the iPhone 16 Pro. Prior Pro phones with standard sizes were only available in 3X. In the meantime, the 16 Pro Max will retain its previous 5X shooter. Additionally, it’s probable that the 12MP sensor and f/2.8 lens underneath won’t alter.
The Capture Button and Additional Enhancements
The report also confirms that all four of the iPhone 16 models—not just the Pro and Pro Max—have the much-discussed dedicated “Capture Button.” However, the camera button on the iPhone 16 is supposedly capacitive, in contrast to the tactile shutter buttons on cameras (or outdated smartphones from the early 2010s). Similar to the iPhone 7, Apple is reportedly planning to incorporate a pseudo-tactile feedback mechanism into the button to replicate a partial press.
In addition to the official Camera app, the button is said to support other photography apps that utilize the iPhone 16’s cameras. In addition to the Action button, Apple may provide developers with capabilities to employ additional gestures, including sliding across the capacitive area, to enable additional actions. People might be able to zoom in and out of the frame on the stock Camera app.
Finally, it is anticipated that Apple will support more picture formats, such as JPEG-XL for larger image files. Additionally, slow-motion filming at 120 frames per second at up to 3K quality is anticipated for the Pro versions, replacing 1080p on the iPhone 15 Pro.
We won’t have to wait long to confirm these rumors, as the Apple event is reportedly scheduled for September 10.
