Rumors Swirl: Apple to Introduce 5x Telephoto Camera on iPhone 16 Pro
Tech & AI | July 5, 2024, 7:14 p.m.
Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 Pro is set to feature the highly anticipated tetraprism periscope camera with 5x optical zoom, a feature first seen on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Taiwanese lens suppliers Largan Precision and Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) are gearing up for production, with Largan expected to secure a significant portion of the orders as they did for the iPhone 15 Pro Max. GSEO is undergoing quality testing for their periscope lenses, aiming to start production by mid-July. The new tetraprism periscope lens promises improved optical zoom capabilities and enhanced image stabilization and low-light performance. With the optical components sector projected to peak from September to November, the release of the iPhone 16 Pro models is highly anticipated by consumers and industry insiders alike.