As the much-anticipated launch of the iPhone 15 series approaches, new leaks are stirring up excitement. A new leak suggests that the top-tier iPhone 15 Pro Max is set to receive a significant camera upgrade, with the introduction of a periscope lens.
Earlier rumors suggested that the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models would both feature periscope lenses, but reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has said that only the Pro Max model will have it. Twitter user @URedditor, with a reliable track record, also claimed that only the iPhone 15 Pro Max would feature the periscope camera.
Sources also revealed that Apple has partnered with LG Innotek and Jahwa Electronics to source 70% and 30% of OIS actuators for the periscope module, respectively.
Better Zoom Capabilities Expected with iPhone 15 Pro Max’s Camera
The enhanced telephoto camera aims to replace the 3x optical zoom lens found in the current iPhone 14 Pro Max, potentially offering up to 6x optical zoom. This would be a substantial upgrade, despite still falling behind the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra’s 10x optical zoom.
The new periscope lens is part of a slew of improvements that Apple seems to be making in the camera department. Along with the new lens, the iPhone 15 Pro models are also said to use a new Sony IMX903 48MP sensor with a larger sensor size of 1/1.14-inch. This enhancement is expected to capture more light and detail compared to the Sony IMX803 sensor found in the iPhone 14 Pro models.
In addition to the camera upgrades, the past leaks hint at other noteworthy changes in the iPhone 15 Pro models. Notably, the use of titanium materials for the chassis and the replacement of the Mute switch with a multi-tasking button similar to the Action Button in the Apple Watch Ultra.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max will retain its 6.7-inch OLED display with ProMotion support for up to 120Hz and super thin bezels, and it will get the USB Type-C port. It is also expected to run on the new A17 Bionic SoC.
While the company had been rumored to replace physical buttons with solid-state buttons, technical issues have reportedly delayed this change. The physical buttons are now expected to be replaced in next year’s Pro models.
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