iPhone 16 Pro Leak: 7 Exciting New Camera Features to Impress Users
With less than two days until Apple’s highly anticipated "Glowtime" event, excitement is building around the new AI features iOS 18 will introduce. Over the years, the iPhone has been a leader in mobile photography, thanks to continuous innovation in camera technology. This year, all eyes are on the iPhone 16 Pro series, with many expecting significant upgrades.
The good news is that the iPhone 16 Pro is rumored to bring several new features that will enhance the photography experience. From camera improvements to new physical buttons, here are seven camera features expected to make their debut on the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max.
1. Enhanced Ultrawide and Macro Photography
Both the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are expected to feature a 48MP ultrawide camera, a major upgrade from the 12MP sensor in the iPhone 15 Pro. This new sensor, combined with the higher megapixel count, should result in more detailed photos, especially in low-light conditions. Additionally, macro mode is expected to see significant improvements, offering better close-up shots.
2. Improved Video Recording
According to a report from 9to5Mac, the iPhone 16 Pro models will support 4K video recording at 120fps, a feature not available in the iPhone 15 Pro lineup. Additionally, QuickTake video quality will be upgraded from 1080p to 4K, allowing users to capture better-quality footage on the go.
3. Superior Optical Zoom
Apple is expected to bring the tetraprism camera, currently exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, to the iPhone 16 Pro. This means both the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max could offer at least 5x optical zoom and up to 25x digital zoom, elevating the zooming capabilities across the Pro series.
4. New Sony Sensor for the Main Camera
Rumors suggest that Apple may be using an upgraded Sony sensor for the iPhone 16 Pro’s main camera. However, it is still unclear whether this improvement will be exclusive to the Pro Max model.
5. Capture Button for All iPhone 16 Models
One of the most anticipated features across all iPhone 16 models is the new “Capture button.” Located on the right side of the device, this button will allow users to quickly access the camera, adjust zoom levels and exposure, and function as a shutter button for taking photos.
6. Anti-Reflective Coating
Lens flare is a common issue when shooting in bright environments, but Apple may have a solution. The tech giant is reportedly testing a new “atomic layer deposition” lens coating for the iPhone 16 Pro series, which could significantly reduce reflections and improve image clarity.
7. Support for JPEG-XL
Lastly, the iPhone 16 Pro is rumored to support the JPEG-XL format. This new image format allows for both lossy and lossless compression, enabling users to save high-quality photos with smaller file sizes while supporting features like wide color gamut, HDR, and progressive rendering.
These camera enhancements, along with other anticipated features, are sure to make the iPhone 16 Pro series a standout in mobile photography.
