Apple to bring tetraprism telephoto lens to iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max in 2024،
Even though the launch date of the next-generation iPhone 16 is still a distant point on the calendar, rumors are already rife. Recent speculation suggesting the inclusion of a tetraprist lens for the iPhone 16 Pro is gaining traction as another source supports the claim.
According to MacRumors, Apple is set to unveil the latest telephoto lens featuring an innovative tetraprism design in professional models of the iPhone16 series. After its debut on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, this technology should be present on both the iPhone16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max in 2024.
The documentation also reveals that the design of the camera module for the iPhone16 Pro is very similar to the one used in the iPhone 15 Pro Maxand confirms the presence of the components of the tetraprism.
However, it is crucial to note that the information provided is that of pre-production and the hardware of the final mass production units may differ. After all, if you look at the date, you will see that September 2024, when the iPhone16 expected to debut, it's still months away, so changes are always possible.
Tetraprism lens
THE iPhone 15 Pro Max marked a milestone as the first iPhone to feature a periscope lens (a type of telephoto lens). Traditional telephoto lenses achieve their zoom capabilities by extending their focal length. However, this can make them bulky and impractical for smartphones. The tetraprism lens, on the other hand, uses a clever optical design that allows for significant zoom without increasing its physical length.
Inside the tetrapristic lens, light enters a series of four prisms that bend it and redirect it toward the image sensor. This arrangement effectively doubles the focal length of the lens, allowing 5x optical zoom without the need for a bulky design.
The tetraprism lens also offers several other advantages over traditional telephoto lenses. It can reduce chromatic aberration, a type of lens distortion that causes color fringing around objects. Additionally, this can allow more light to reach the image sensor, resulting in sharper, more detailed images, especially in low-light conditions.
In short, the tetraprism lens is a game-changer for smartphone photography, providing significant zoom capabilities without compromising image quality. This is an exciting technology that is poised to revolutionize mobile photography in the years to come.
