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.
Periscope zooms on the new iPhone 15 Pro Max offer a significant upgrade, allowing for a 5x optical zoom and improved image quality, making it a desirable choice for photographers.
Apple's new iPhone 15 Pro Max uses the term "Equivalent Focal Length" (EFL) to appeal to photographers and align itself with the photography industry, rather than focusing on magnification factors like other phones.
The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models are rumored to have a 5x zoom camera, offering users the ability to have great zoom without having to spend a high amount of money.
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have an upgraded camera system that offers multiple focal lengths, although the claim of having "seven camera lenses" is technically true, the usefulness of these lenses may vary, with the 5x zoom camera being a standout feature of the iPhone 15 Pro Max but not necessarily a reason to upgrade.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra may feature a 50MP 5x optical zoom camera instead of the previous 10x optical zoom camera, according to a rumor, potentially downgrading the zoom capability of Samsung's flagship smartphone.
Apple's decision to limit the iPhone 15 Pro Max to 5x optical zoom instead of 10x is justified by three reasons: the uncommon use of 10x zoom, difficulty in stabilizing it, and the advantage of having a larger aperture at 5x zoom.
The author provides a review of the camera capabilities of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, highlighting the performance of the 5x telephoto lens for portraits and the ability to adjust depth of field after taking a photo, while noting some limitations such as noise and focus issues.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra both have powerful portrait photo modes, but while the iPhone produces more balanced images, the Galaxy has a stronger bokeh effect and does well in situations with awkward lighting.
The Pixel 8 Pro offers a new processor, brighter display, and better cameras, but it faces tough competition from the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, with the Pixel 8 Pro boasting advantages in software features and extended software support, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Galaxy S23 Ultra have impressive camera specifications and different design aesthetics.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are both powerful flagship smartphones, with the Pixel 8 Pro offering a superior software experience and the Galaxy S23 Ultra boasting a more advanced camera system and stylus support.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is rumored to feature a switch from a 10x optical zoom camera to a 5x optical zoom camera, which may seem like a downgrade, but when combined with a higher resolution sensor, it could provide similar performance and improved photo and video quality, particularly in low-light conditions, while also allowing seamless video recording between all cameras in 4K 60fps mode.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Pixel 8 Pro are both excellent phones with impressive displays, solid designs, and fantastic performance, but choosing between the two ultimately comes down to whether you prefer iOS or Android.
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Google Pixel 8 Pro both have excellent 5x telephoto cameras, with the Pixel leaning toward warmer colors and brighter images while the iPhone offers more detail and clarity.
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.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra may feature a 100x digital zoom despite a downgrade in optical zoom, but leaks from the same source have been inaccurate in the past, casting doubt on the claim's validity.
Samsung is expected to downgrade the optical zoom capabilities of the periscope lens on the Galaxy S24 Ultra from 10x to 5x, but it will still offer 100x digital zoom through software tricks.
