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Both iPhone 16 Pro Models to Feature Tetraprism Zoom Lens

Apple is expected to bring tetraprism camera technology to both iPhone 16 Pro models next year, enabling at least 5x optical zoom and 25x digital zoom on the Telephoto lens.

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According to a new report by The Elec, Apple will add LG Innotek as another supplier of the folded zoom module used in the technology, in an attempt to secure production yields for the increased number of units required.

The iPhone 15 Pro has a 12-megapixel Telephoto camera that offers 3x zoom, but the iPhone 15 Pro Max is using an upgraded Telephoto system that allows for 5x zoom. The iPhone 15 Pro Max has a folded glass structure below the lens, which Apple refers to as tetraprism technology. It reflects light four times over, allowing for a longer focal length of 120mm.

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has repeatedly said he expects the tetraprism lens with up to 5x optical zoom to expand to both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max next year. It has been rumored that the iPhone 16 Pro will feature a larger 6.3-inch display, compared to the 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro. This change would increase the overall size of the device, which would provide additional internal space for a tetraprism lens.

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Top Rated Comments

erikkfi Avatar
34 months ago

It has been rumored that the iPhone 16 Pro will feature a larger 6.3-inch display, compared to the 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro.
Apple working hard to make sure I never upgrade to a Pro iPhone.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
34 months ago
It should have been in this year and given the regular Pro a reason to actually exist. But Apple are Apple and wanted to limit the best tech to the most expensive device for a reason.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
34 months ago

How big is the Pro Max going to be?

If it isn't also getting bigger, the gap between them is pretty small.
6.9"
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Alex Cai Avatar
34 months ago

It's the perfect size 6.3
i would rather prefer 5.8
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)
34 months ago
Love the 5x zoom on my 15 Pro Max. Not expecting to see any further increase in zoom for 16 Pro Max but the 16 Pro should definitely be getting 5x zoom
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)
34 months ago

Action Button, Dynamic Island, zoom (no proper noun?). Just give me ProMotion and I'll just get the regular one.
Strong words pal....
You really are speaking for lots of people, the real consumers that care about specs....
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