Recently, the well-known blogger Majinbuofficial ** the metal casting of the camera module of the iPhone 16 standard version, showing that Apple has returned the camera arrangement to a vertical arrangement.
This design return is reminiscent of the iPhone X, which was released six years ago, with a similar vertical "pill" arrangement on the camera module on top. Starting from the iPhone 13 standard version, Apple changed the arrangement of the lens module in order to introduce "sensor shift image optics", adopting a diagonal arrangement to achieve a more elegant effect and a better shooting experience.
The evolution of the lens module of the iPhone.
However, this change in the iPhone 16 seems to be more in line with the "space**" feature of Apple's next-generation hardware device, the Vision Pro, which requires the standard lenses to be arranged in the same vertical position to simulate what the human eye sees.
Vision Pro's "Space**" feature.
In addition to this, the iPhone 16 Pro series also has a significant upgrade in hardware, with a screen ratio of 61 inch raised to 63-inch, and possibly with a more powerful image module on the iPhone 16 Pro Max, including a 48-megapixel Sony IMX 903 custom main camera and an upgraded periscope telephoto lens. Apple also plans to introduce a new camera button, with capacitive buttons and a force sensor function to provide a "half-press-focus" shooting experience.
From these changes, it can be seen that Apple is not only returning to the classics in terms of design, but also constantly promoting technological innovation, striving to reach new heights in shooting capabilities. These upgrades to the iPhone 16 series will undoubtedly attract the attention of photography enthusiasts and technology seekers. But it's worth wondering if these hardware improvements are enough to make consumers feel a significant difference from their predecessors. While Apple pursues technological innovation, how does it balance the actual needs of users with market expectations? Most importantly, how will Apple's series of changes affect the competitive landscape of the smartphone market in the future?
Render of iPhone 16 Standard Edition.