For a couple generations, the Pro and Pro Max have been spec-for-spec identical apart from screen size (and battery size). But that is set to change this year. The current expectation is that the new periscope zoom lens will be exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, giving the Pro Max the best camera system.
The periscope lens will result in higher range of optical zoom than seen on any previous iPhone, expected to jump up to around 6x compared to the current 3x maximum. The camera sensors on Pro and Pro Max will also be upgraded to use new 3-stacked sensors, potentially offering better image quality across the Pro range.
Looking further ahead, Pu’s report says that the iPhone 16 will use a new “metalens” technology for the proximity sensor. The “metalens” technology may help Apple dramatically reduce the size of the Face ID sensor hardware in future generations. Corroborating previous reports, the iPhone 16 will also support the latest WiFi 7 networking standard.
We expect Apple to officially unveil the iPhone 15 this fall, likely at a media event in September. Alongside camera upgrades, customers can expect a refined Pro chassis design with titanium sides, a new action button instead of a mute switch, and the Lightning port will finally be replaced by a USB-C connector for standards-compliant data transfer and fast charging.
