Details about Apple‘s next-generation iPhone 16 series have already started surfacing on the web. The Cupertino-based tech giant announced the latest-generation iPhone 15 series last month. Hence, it’s too early to take the leaks and rumors seriously about next year’s iPhones. In a new development, a report by Economic News Daily sheds some light on the iPhone 16 Pro’s telephoto camera.
iPhone 16 Pro could adopt molded glass for camera lenses
As per the report, Largan will exclusively manufacture telephoto lenses for the iPhone 16 Pro. The camera lens will sport molded glass that is said to be thinner and lighter compared to traditional glass. This will potentially aid in reducing the protruding camera bump thickness and also cut some weight. It will also offer a better magnification distance. The report adds that the molded glass lens will be incorporated on both the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. Due to their inherent complexity, the company is already prepping for the next year’s Pro models and hogging the supply chain with orders.
Past report had revealed that the iPhone 16 Pro may adopt the tetraprism telephoto lens that is found on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. This lens is complex and produced by Largan as well. It offers a longer focal length and optical zoom capability without making the phone thicker. This is where the latest development of a molded glass lens comes into place due to its thinner and lighter nature. They also pack more magnification in a smaller package.
This also means that the 120mm zoom lens capability of the iPhone 15 Pro Max will arrive on the iPhone 16 Pro putting it on par with the Pro Max model. It remains to be seen if the Cupertino-based tech giant will stick to the 24mm and 120mm focal lengths while utilizing thinner lengths.
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