iPhone Camera Upgrades Revealed: 4 Years of Plans Leak
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reveals Apple's iPhone camera roadmap through 2027, with major zoom and sensor upgrades planned.
Insider Reveals iPhone Camera Plans for the Next Four Generations Renowned analyst and insider Ming-Chi Kuo has shed light on Apple's camera plans for future iPhones, citing sources within Crystal-Optech, Apple's primary lens supplier. The report dispels rumors of Apple ditching glass prisms for plastic alternatives, at least until the iPhone 19 series. Here's a breakdown of Kuo's predictions: iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max: Both models will inherit the iPhone 15 Pro Max's periscope telephoto camera, featuring a tetraprism design and 5x optical zoom. iPhone 17 series: All three rear cameras will boast a 48MP resolution. The telephoto lens will receive a significant upgrade with improved optics and a notably larger aperture. iPhone 18 series: No major hardware changes are anticipated for this generation. iPhone 19 series: Development is underway on an advanced, more compact tetraprism with a redesigned structure. This new design aims to reduce the physical size of th…