This year's iPhone 15 Pro series models have another difference in configuration, which is reflected in the camera, with the extra-large cup exclusive to the 5x telephoto lens and a quadruple reflective prism design. The 15 Pro, on the other hand, continues the previous 3x telephoto solution. But by next year's iPhone 16 Pro, the 5X telephoto lens should get dropped.
According to the latest report from Korean media The EREC, Apple plans to introduce the same quadruple reflective prism design as the iPhone 15 Pro Max in the iPhone 16 Pro model launched next year, and LG Innotek will become the big winner in Apple's ** chain.
The report pointed out that the current quadruple reflection prism is mainly composed of LG Innotek and Jahwa Electronics**, with the former accounting for 60%-70% and the latter accounting for 30%-40%. In the process of mass production of the iPhone 15 Pro Max this year, Apple judged that the yield rate of LG Innotek is higher and more stable, so Apple will increase the proportion of LG Innotek orders next year.
Based on the feedback so far, the iPhone 15 Pro Max's 5X telephoto lens performs well in daylight conditions. However, the dark light environment is more general, which makes the already small bottom even worse, and the sensor will have to be upgraded in the future.
However, while the iPhone 16 Pro uses a 5X telephoto lens, there may still be a spec gap between it and the jumbo cup. Because according to early revelations, Apple may equip the iPhone 16 Pro Max with a periscope super telephoto, which will greatly increase the optical zoom capability.
In addition to the telephoto, the iPhone 16 Pro series will also receive upgrades in the wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle angles. Among them, the wide-angle will be upgraded to a stacked outsole sensor, which is likely to be the Sony IMX903. The ultra-wide angle is upgraded to 48 million pixels, at 05x mode for higher resolution and more detail.
Elsewhere, the iPhone 16 Pro series will feature larger screens, which are expected to increase to 63 inches and 69 inches, which also means that there will be an increase in body size and weight. The Action button was changed to a capacitive design, and a new capacitive button was introduced, but it was unclear what it would be used for.
In addition, the series of models will also be equipped with the A18 Pro chip, which is expected to be manufactured on TSMC's second-generation 3nm process, known as the N3E process. Wi-Fi will also be upgradedNew features such as 5G, stacked battery technology, AI capabilities, and more.
Overall, the changes brought by next year's iPhone 16 Pro series are expected to be much more noticeable than the minor upgrades to this year's iPhone 15 Pro series. However, there is still a configuration gap between the Pro and Pro Max, and combined with the rumors that the Pro Max was renamed Ultra, perhaps the positioning strategy of this generation of models will also change.
So, are you looking forward to the iPhone 16 Pro series?