Key Highlights
- The iPhone 16 series is rumoured to feature a dual rear camera setup positioned vertically.
- The camera sensors on the iPhone 16 are said to be set up in a pill-shaped module.
- The company is also likely to launch the iPhone 16 SE.
Earlier this month we came across iPhone 16 schematics suggesting a rear camera layout similar to iPhone 12 and iPhone X. But now another leak has surfaced suggesting the iPhone 16 series may have a redesigned rear camera layout. It is claimed to feature a vertical rear camera module. In addition to this this year the tech giant may introduce five models including Plus SE.
Details leaked by a tipster named Majin Bu suggest that Apple’s rumoured iPhone 16 series may feature a revised back camera arrangement. It is claimed to have a vertically oriented camera setup. To support the claim the tipster also posted an image of the alleged iPhone 16 camera module featuring a pill-shaped dual rear camera setup.
On the other hand, MacRumors was able to independently verify the authenticity of the component design which is the main camera chassis for the I-34 camera project. It said, “MacRumors is able to independently verify the authenticity of the component design pictured above. Through our industry sources, we are able to confirm that the item featured in Bu’s post is the main camera chassis for the I-34 camera project, intended for use in the base model iPhone 16 set to be released later this year.”
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Note that the camera module on the latest iPhone 15 series is square-shaped and has sensors arranged horizontally.
Majin Bu previously also shared renderings for the iPhone 16 lineup claiming that there will be five models — iPhone 16 SE, iPhone 16 Plus SE, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max models.
Similar to iPhone X the renders depict a single pill-shaped rear camera module with a flash for the iPhone 16 SE and iPhone 16 Plus SE. Whereas the iPhone 16 camera module has a dual rear camera setup. The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, on the other hand, can be seen featuring a triple rear camera setup similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus.
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Furthermore, he also revealed the expected iPhone 16 series prices. According to him, the iPhone 16 SE 128GB model is likely to retail at $699. Whereas the iPhone 6 SE Plus may cost $799 for the 256GB variant. The 256GB version of the vanilla iPhone 16 may retail for $699.
The 256GB models of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are rumoured to be priced at $999 and $1099 respectively.
