Kuo: iPhone 14 Pro to Feature 48-Megapixel Camera, Periscope Lens Coming 2023

[MacRumors]

Apple plans to add a 48-megapixel camera lens to the iPhone next year, followed by a periscope lens in 2023, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

In a research note today with TF International Securities, obtained by MacRumors, Kuo said these iPhone camera upgrades over the next two years will help to boost Taiwanese manufacturer Largan Precision's market share, revenue, and profit.

Kuo did not provide any further details, but he has previously claimed that the 48-megapixel camera will be limited to iPhone 14 Pro models and allow for 8K video recording, up from 4K currently. These high-resolution 8K videos would be suitable for viewing on Apple's AR/VR headset that is expected to launch next year, he said.

Kuo also previously claimed that iPhone 14 Pro models may support both 48-megapixel and 12-megapixel output, which would likely be achieved with a process known as pixel binning. Already in use on some Android smartphones, like Samsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra, pixel binning could allow iPhone 14 Pro models to shoot 48-megapixel photos in bright conditions and 12-megapixel photos in low-light conditions to preserve quality.

Further ahead, Kuo reiterated his belief that at least one iPhone 15 model will gain a periscope lens in 2023, paving the way for significantly increased optical zoom. This lens would have folded camera optics, where light absorbed by the image sensor is bent or "folded," allowing for increased optical zoom while maintaining a compact design appropriate for smartphones.

Huawei's P40 Pro+ features a periscope lens with up to 10x optical zoom, for example, while iPhone 13 Pro models are limited to 3x optical zoom.

Article Link: Kuo: iPhone 14 Pro to Feature 48-Megapixel Camera, Periscope Lens Coming 2023

 

[MaxBurn]

To me title is confusing and implies that the iphone 14 will arrive in 2023.

 

[gravage]

Because Kuo was so spot-on accurate about the iPhone 13 launch.

 

[dantracht]

So just repeating himself again? Got it.

 

[co.ag.2005]

While I don't put a lot of trust in these rumors, I do hope that future iPhones adopt a greater optical zoom than just 3x. A great 5x or 10x optical zoom would be very handy in certain scenarios.

 

[julesme]

Ideally, they would offer a Pro Mini option with the 48MP sensor.

Sadly, they may be going the other direction (canceling the Mini). Why are we penalized for having small pockets and decent eyesight?

 

[HeavenDynamic]

Great. I think the iPhone pictures look kinda bad the second you zoom in a bit, they lack a lot of detail and look very overprocessed. Hopefully this new sensor will help with at least one of these problems.

 

[4jasontv]

Apple will prove them right and release a camera bump that pops up like a travel cup.

 

[Berti10]

The iPhone 13 Pro Camera does so much overprocessing, it is much outside of my comfort zone.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Bring it on! Biggest camera upgrade ever in the iPhone.

 

[now i see it]

In other words, the iPhone 13 will be chopped liver

 

[CVUSA]

The iPhone 13 Pro Camera does so much overprocessing, it is much outside of my comfort zone.

Try to take it with Apple Raw format then converting to JPG.

 

[Freeangel1]

coming in 2023???
What happen to a new iPhone in 2022??
Apple change the cycle on their phones now to match Macs?? Every 18 months??

 

[Btaylor_prod]

You don’t need 48 megapixels for 8K capture [only 18]. I can see Apple putting a 24 megapixel sensor in there but not 48.

 

[citysnaps]

Try to take it with Apple Raw format then converting to JPG.

Better yet... Leave it in RAW, and then import to Lightroom where you can make reversible/non-destructive edits.

 

[Cosmosent]

Consider this, next year's 14 Pro & 14 Pro Max get the new 48 Mpx image sensor, while next year's NON-Pro models get the image sensor from this year's 13 Pro & 13 Pro Max ... i.e., the Sony IMX703 with 1.9 um pixels ! ...

which is better ?

which will sell better ?

48 Mpx has Zoom & low-light benefits over the IMX703, but for Everyday Use, the IMx703 is, IMO, the far better choice !

Also, 48 Mpx = (4032 x 2) x (3024 x 2) x 4 = 195,084,288 Bytes / Photo (UN-compressed)

 

[citysnaps]

For photos I like to make, pixel count has never made much of a difference for me. There are so many more important things that go into the making of a good photograph.

 

[FlyingDutch]

Because Kuo was so spot-on accurate about the iPhone 13 launch.

as usual.

 

[alpi123]

You don’t need 48 megapixels for 8K capture [only 18]. I can see Apple putting a 24 megapixel sensor in there but not 48.

48 because they're planning to do pixel binning, so in the end photos would still be 12 MP (4 or 8 way binning)

 

[FlyingDutch]

For photos I like to make, pixel count has never made much of a difference for me. There are so many more important things that go into the making of a good photograph.

pixel count never has been an indication for quality, but just about quantity.

 

[VulchR]

The iPhone 13 Pro Camera does so much overprocessing, it is much outside of my comfort zone.

Even glass lenses do analog processing of a sort, so I must say this does not bother me until one starts to see obvious artifacts.

Anyway, the fetish people have with pixel count reminds me of a certain scene from This is Spinal Tap:

Image source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Spinal_Tap_-_Up_to_Eleven.jpg

 

[Berti10]

Try to take it with Apple Raw format then converting to JPG.

I know, much better. Especially in combination with „RAWPower“, which allows batch exports

 

[Just sayin...]

Any word on the USB-C adapter like on the iPad and MacBook Pro?

 

[ThisBougieLife]

I mean, that’s neat, but it’s interesting how smartphones are all about the camera these days. I can’t imagine finding much use for 8K. But I would like to see an under-display fingerprint reader and USB-C…

 

[ohthehorror]

Great. I think the iPhone pictures look kinda bad the second you zoom in a bit, they lack a lot of detail and look very overprocessed. Hopefully this new sensor will help with at least one of these problems.

And you lose low light sensitivity with more megapixels. If you really need more megapixels and most people don’t, then buy a real camera.