Tech News Update: Details about the upcoming iPhone 16 continue to surface. Recently, a Weibo user revealed that the main camera of the iPhone 16 Pro Max will utilize a more advanced custom 48-megapixel Sony IMX903 sensor. In comparison, the iPhone 16 Pro will use the same 48-megapixel custom Sony IMX803 sensor as the current iPhone 15 Pro model.
The user also claims that this year's iPhone 16 Pro model will be equipped with an upgraded ultra-wide-angle lens. This lens will feature a 48-megapixel sensor, capable of capturing more light, especially when shooting in 0.5x mode. This will allow for better photos even in low-light conditions. Currently, the ultra-wide-angle lens on the iPhone 15 Pro model is 12 megapixels.
Rumors have surfaced for the second time suggesting that the iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature a more advanced main camera sensor. Initially leaked by the well-known Weibo tech blogger Digital Chat Station, it is claimed that the custom Sony IMX903 in the iPhone 16 Pro Max will include advanced features such as a stacked design for improved performance, a 14-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for high-quality image data conversion, and digital gain control (DCG) for better dynamic range and noise control.
Earlier reports indicated that both models of the iPhone 16 Pro will come equipped with a 48-megapixel ultra-wide lens. This information first emerged in December last year, hinting that this year's Pro models will be the first to feature two 48-megapixel sensors. If these rumors hold true, this upgrade would mean both iPhone 16 Pro models can capture 48-megapixel ProRAW photos in ultra-wide mode. Analyst Jeff Pu from Haitong International Securities predicted back in 2023 that the iPhone 16 Pro would feature a 48-megapixel ultra-wide camera. With more leaks surfacing, the likelihood of the above details seems to be increasing.
