The iPhone 15 series will feature upgraded camera systems, including a 48-megapixel main camera, periscope lens for the telephoto camera in the Pro Max model, and improved image quality and resolution for the ultra-wide and telephoto cameras.
The upcoming Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is expected to feature a titanium frame, a 48MP camera with enhanced zoom capabilities, a faster A17 Bionic chipset, and a potential price hike of $100 to $200 compared to its predecessor.
The upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will have the same storage capacity options as the iPhone 14 Pro models, with increased RAM for improved performance and a potential price increase for the Pro Max model.
The iPhone 15 models support DisplayPort for up to 4K HDR video mirroring and output to an external display or TV, offering improved video capabilities compared to previous iPhone models.
The new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro have the capability to capture depth data from photos with people or pets, allowing users to adjust the focus after the shot, a feature that Steve Jobs had envisioned for the iPhone camera system.
The iPhone 15 Pro has USB 3.0 support, which offers faster transfer speeds and the ability to record footage directly to an external hard drive, making it a great choice for videographers, but for most people, the regular iPhone 15 with USB 2.0 will suffice.
Apple has updated its video editing apps, including Final Cut Pro and iMovie, to support log-encoded video shot on iPhone 15 Pro models, allowing for higher dynamic range and more color grading flexibility in footage.
The iPhone 15 and 15 Pro have improved camera sensors that produce high-quality photos suitable for printing in large formats, making them a viable option for photography enthusiasts.
The iPhone 16 Pro models, expected to launch in September 2024, are rumored to have larger displays, a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide lens, Wi-Fi 7 support, and a 5x optical zoom on the Pro model.
The iPhone 16 Ultra is rumored to have three smaller cameras on the back, and the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Ultra may be powered by the A18 Pro chipset.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max has excellent video performance, including stabilization and color, but its drawbacks, such as the gap in the field of view between the main sensor and telephoto lens, leave it in second place overall in DXOMARK's camera review.
The new iPhone 15 Pro's ability to capture 4K ProRes Log footage is impressing professionals, with the footage looking more like that of dedicated cameras than a smartphone, making it a strong choice for mobile video capture.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max and Pixel 8 Pro have notable differences in their camera systems, with the iPhone producing more natural landscape images and better background blur in portrait mode, while the Pixel excels in lower light situations and offers fun AI features like Best Take and Magic Editor.
The iPhone 15 Pro offers a lighter body, higher-resolution photos, a faster chipset, and a universal USB-C port, while the iPhone 14 Pro has a more luxurious feel with stainless steel and a lower price.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max's main camera with its larger sensor and improved exposure provides better fidelity, color, and contrast in photos compared to the iPhone 13 Pro, making it a significant upgrade for photography enthusiasts, especially in low-light scenarios.
