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iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus Rumored to Feature 48-Megapixel Camera Like Pro Models
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I prefer the regular model for the smaller camera bump, thinner body and aluminum sides. With the pro model rumored to get larger it's even more important to keep it around. Just wish it came in black smh.
I think the 15 Pro Ultra Max is what you need.
That would be an instant buy from me, upgrading my 12 mini to that “smallest” 5.8” fresh model.
A different price bracket & ProMotion on a Pro line?
These solid state buttons were expected to be pressure sensitive, not capacitive like the home button.
Just a money grab. 4x the size of all photos to cap out that online storage
More dynamic island. Wont be upgrading to another iPhone till it’s gone. It’s by far the worst “ feature “ created by apple in the new phone line up.
The lower-end iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models launching later this year will be equipped with a 48-megapixel rear camera lens, according to Jeff Pu, an analyst at Hong Kong-based investment firm Haitong International Securities.
In a research note today, obtained by MacRumors, Pu said the 48-megapixel lens on these models will use a new three-stacked sensor that can capture more light for improved image quality. However, based on recent supply chain checks, Pu believes the stacked sensor is likely facing yield issues that could result in iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus production delays. The devices are still expected to launch in September as of now.
Apple first introduced a 48-megapixel camera lens on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max last year. The lens enables users to shoot 48-megapixel ProRAW photos, which retain more detail in the image file for more editing flexibility.
Pu was first to report that iPhone 15 Pro models would no longer feature solid-state buttons due to "design issues." He still expects iPhone 15 Pro models to feature a titanium frame, an upgraded A17 Bionic chip, an increased 8GB of RAM, and more, and he reiterated that all four iPhone 15 models will have a USB-C port.
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In contrast, I’m seeing that as an attractive feature that I’m weighing on a possible upgrade this year. We all perceive the world slightly differently.
Out of curiosity - what don't you like about it?
I've seen it in action and was somewhat impressed. Wouldn't advice anyone to upgrade just because of it though
I just purchased two iphone14s (non-pro) for my parents coming from an 11 using my Chase points (bonus pt season).
I wish there were more details on the 15 so I can decide whether to wait or not. The 48 mp sensor on paper sounds great but I get the feeling in practice it isn’t that large of a different for 95% of the population.
I wish there were more details on the 15 so I can decide whether to wait or not. The 48 mp sensor on paper sounds great but I get the feeling in practice it isn’t that large of a different for 95% of the population.
I don’t think I’m upgrading this year for the first time since the 6s. Have always passed down the year old to the kids. They are on 13 pros right now. They may have a hard time accepting the same phone for 2 years. Then we can upgrade when all of us can have usb c cords for everything. They have 5th gen iPad airs. Beats fit pro and series 7 watches. Just need the phone on usb c and we are down to 1 cord.
Definitely. By far the best feature of the new sensor is the (almost) 48 Mpixel data you can have when shooting ProRAW. Without that, it's "only" the better low-light performance and dynamic range that are evident. I really don't see why one would prefer the 15 to a 14P or 14PM without no access to the 48 Mpixels. The situation will be the same as with the 14 vs. 13P(M) case - there's just no point in getting the 14 vs. a (discounted) 13P(M). This will happen in the 15 vs. 14(PM) case too.
Hope they fix the garbage ass post-processing they use otherwise no camera hardware in the world will make the pictures look how they should. (And before the "Just use Pro-Raw" people come in. You shouldn't have to do that to get a picture that actually looks like what you took the photo of.)
Yeah, it’s looking like Apple is alternating between which model gets the most attention. Last year it was the Pro models, this year it’s the non-Pro models getting the most significant upgrades. Which may mean the 16 Pro models will get more “attention” from Apple than the 16 next year with perhaps a noticeable redesign on the back with the camera. Unfortunately, it may take until the iPhone 17 or 18 to get ProMotion 120Hz.
Just get rid of the terrible post processing. Hoping they are able to change the 14 pro post processing through an update to iOS 17. It’s awful and ruins a lot of photos. Might end up switching to galaxy or pixel
if you just press them they are not solid state, as by definition ‘solid state’ means that it doesn’t deform, and if it doesn’t deform it can’t use movement to determine whether it’s been pressed.
They'll unlikely to change. For example, oversharpening (which ruins EVERYTHING non-ProRAW) has been present since around iOS9 in all iPhone models. Apple seems to love it.
Our only way to get decent photos off iPhones, without oversharpening, is ProRAW - and nothing else.
Hopefully the Pros get like 108 MP sensors, even though its a gimmick.
Will be good if the non Pro models get an upgraded camera.
I can only speak for where I live but here, last year’s Pro models would still be more expensive than this year’s standard ones.
You might get lucky on eBay, of course, but if you get it refurbished, you’re likely still paying more than for the standard.
The standard ones come in (for me at least) more attractive colors, they are generally a little lighter, and not everyone wants or needs the third camera.
Can't wait to see what the regular 15 will bring, hopefully this one and the frosted glass back ends up being there.