iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus Rumored to Feature 48-Megapixel Camera Like Pro Models

[JM]

Doesn't make sense given you have to shoot in ProRAW to get 48MP on iPhone 14 Pro and ProRAW isn't available on non-Pro phones. Unless they're just using the 48MP for pixel binning or iOS 17 introduces a 48MP non-ProRAW mode.

I guessed last year that they would release 48 mp for base 15 so that they could get 2x zoom for a 12mp image.

Looks like they are coming through with that prediction.

The base 15 is actually going to be a really great device, all things considered. The 3x on the 14pro is nice, but it isn’t as high quality as I would have preferred :/

The 2x is used quite a lot as I know it is using the same quality lens as the 1x shots.

Other than making the Portrait mode better, the long-lens is kind of not as great as hoped for on the 14pro :/

 

[klasma]

Oh wow , I'm surprised they are getting these so quickly

They need to improve something about the non-Pro cameras for people to upgrade. Maybe there aren’t a lot of alternatives. Maybe it also makes sense from a supply-chain point of view.

 

[klasma]

Is the phone rumored to make calls as well.

Only when Siri mishears you I think.

 

[klasma]

What's the point of a regular model now?

Less weight. No macro lens.

 

[raythompsontn]

A 48 Megapixel camera on a lens system that will only resolve 5 megapixels. Seems reasonable.

 

[SoldOnApple]

More megapixels means more digital zoom. Sometimes I want to crop way in and still have crispy detail, sometimes I need to if it's for client work.

 

[tipoo]

I would expect them to use last years Pro sensor on this years regular models as the N-1 strategy has been, but this says a "new" three stacked sensor? Is this not last years Pro sensor?

 

[dampfnudel]

I only care for the iPhone Pro models. Imagine if Apple was putting 48MP on an iPhone Mini. 🤩

Maybe in a parallel universe.

 

[Maigrais]

I only care for the iPhone Pro models. Imagine if Apple was putting 48MP on an iPhone Mini. 🤩

You just wrote a paradox sir.

 

[klasma]

This is why its always good to wait.

Well, if you always wait (because it’s always good to wait), then you’ll never buy anything.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

I bet Apple will still milk the dual lens system though for yet another year on what is a flagship priced iPhone.

 

[chiltonwebb3]

That's really cool. It would be a shame if it didn't have Apple Pencil support.

 

[Paddle1]

The standard iPhone 15 already sounds like more of change than the 14 was over the 13. New camera, dynamic island, USB-C and newer chip vs an extra 2GB of RAM.

 

[Octavius8]

I have been comparing the same photos taken from my 14PM with a 13PM from a friend, both phones using RAW format and the standard HEIC, and wowooow... is hard to find the differences... even in raw vs heic the difference is super subtle. Not sure 48MP is really doing a difference since there is pixel bining, not "real" 48MP photos. I think we need better lenses by now, they could really make a big difference.

 

[vegetassj4]

🤔

Why we’ve reached the end of the camera megapixel race

Olympus Imaging's Akira Watanabe says 12 megapixels is enough for most users.

arstechnica.com

 

[Candy Apple+ Nutz]

Huh! Who knew???

Apparently Jeff Pu knew.

 

[Mr. Dee]

Well, if you always wait (because it’s always good to wait), then you’ll never buy anything.

Story of my life… 😄

 

[Adelphos33]

If Apple keeps pushing the Pro phones to be more expensive, and features like always on display, zoom camera move to the regular phones, I will finally be glad to purchase a regular iPhone

 

[Tevosn]

If the camera are going to be the same as the pro models then I’m not getting a pro iPhone lol

 

[patent10021]

So no Blu-ray then.

 

[anthogag]

If the plebeian non-Pro models get 48 megapixel sensors the Pro models should have more megapixels…

 

[subjonas]

Of course. Does your trackpad not work with gloves? Yes it does. Anyway, it’s not coming so

Solid state trackpads and buttons do not work with gloves, unless the gloves have conductive finger tips.

 

[JPack]

I would expect them to use last years Pro sensor on this years regular models as the N-1 strategy has been, but this says a "new" three stacked sensor? Is this not last years Pro sensor?

No, there was a new Sony sensor launched last year intended for 2023 iPhones.

 

[L92]

Why does this article keep referring to 48mp lens? Lens don't have megapixels. Sensors do.

 

[SpaceCrystal]

Forget “48-megapixel lens”. 200-megapixel lens exists.

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Samsung Announces New Galaxy S23 Ultra With 200-Megapixel Camera

Samsung today announced the launch of its latest flagship smartphones, the 6.1-inch Galaxy S23, the 6.6-inch Galaxy S23+, and the 6.8-inch Galaxy S23...

www.macrumors.com

Question is, is it better integrated, & not because “We’ve made it first!”?