Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max super-flagship could gain an all-new 48MP super-sensor،
Is the iPhone 15 Pro Max the whole package the best phone money can buy in (early) 2024? We're sure it won't be long before Apple's die-hard fans will be shouting “yes” at the top of their lungs, and for the most part, our in-depth review of the company's latest super-flagship backs up and confirms that headline.
Of course, that doesn't mean there isn't more room for improvement in virtually every important department, especially with the Galaxy
S24 Ultra looking at first glance like a strong contender for the same crown. Unsurprisingly, Apple is expected to prepare a number of crucial improvements for the iPhone 16
Pro Max, and while we're probably still about eight months away from officially announcing said next-generation mobile powerhouse, a key upgrade is already practically guaranteed. will come to the main
camera.
A brand new sensor, greater skills than ever
Let's
start with the bad news. If you're the type of user who cares about the megapixel wars, you'll probably be disappointed to learn (again) that Apple has no plans to go beyond the current megapixel numbers.
iPhone 15 Pro Max for the rest of the handset.
In particular, the main gunner located at the rear of the iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected (by several generally reliable sources) to retain its predecessor's 48-megapixel count. But while that may seem vastly inferior to the 200MP monster that powers the S24 Ultra's rear camera system, its real-world photography and videography performance will likely prove anything but underwhelming or underwhelming.
This will replace the IMX803 present on both the iPhone 15 Pro Max and 14 Pro Max, and while it's far too early to go into many details, major improvements to the real-world imaging capabilities of Apple's best smartphone are all but guaranteed.
Naturally, the Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to use a “custom” version of this next-gen 48MP sensor, which is expected to be significantly larger in physical size than the 14 Pro Max's 48MP shooter while still supporting a such state of the art. technologies such as a 14-bit ADC (analog-to-digital converter) and DCG (double conversion gain).
At 1/1.14 inch, this new imaging sensor won't be the largest in the mobile industry, but a stacked design with “double-layer transistors” should still help the iPhone 16 Pro Max vying for the title of best camera in the world this fall with a real chance of leaving all its rivals in the dust in terms of overall imaging performance… in real, everyday scenarios.
Periscope telephoto lens and “more curved” screen also available
The water is wet, the sky is blue and another ultra-high-end smartphone is expected to carry a secondary periscope telephoto lens on its back. Unfortunately, Weibo's digital chat station doesn't provide any concrete information about the capabilities or potential upgrades of this particular system. iPhone 16 Pro Max camera, which was previously rumored to take a big leap forward in performance while also boosting optical zoom functionality from 3x to 6x.
Obviously, this “super-periscope” telephoto lens needs a little more corroboration from one or two other sources before you can raise your (realistic) expectations, and the same goes for a rumor from ago a few months concerning the smallest The iPhone 16 Pro may also benefit from periscope telephoto lens technology.
A very interesting piece of information (vaguely) mentioned on Weibo today suggests that the iPhone 16 Pro MaxThe screen could be “more curved” than that of its predecessor, which would certainly come at a strange time since the former king of curved screens becomes flatter and flatter with each new generation of Galaxy S. For now , we'll treat this as idle speculation or something users will barely notice if it eventually materializes.
