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 iPhone 16 Ultra is rumored to feature a camera system capable of capturing 3D spatial photos and videos, similar to the Apple Vision Pro headset, which could potentially become a popular feature and drive demand for the headset.
The rumored colors for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro are muted and lack saturation, but the phones are expected to come with exciting new features such as Dynamic Island, USB-C port, and a 48-megapixel main camera.
Apple is facing significant production issues with the camera sensors and titanium chassis for the iPhone 15 models, which may impact availability, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Additionally, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is experiencing delays in manufacturing, potentially causing problems for early upgraders.
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.
Apple's iPhone 15 lineup introduces the Auto Portrait mode, which automatically captures depth data in photos and allows users to adjust the depth of field after taking the picture, making it a game-changer for parents and busy individuals.
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.
Apple has commissioned artist and National Geographic photographer Reuben Wu to showcase the iPhone 15 Pro Max through a series of intimate, beautifully lit landscape photographs, highlighting the phone's photographic capabilities and demonstrating the democratization of digital photography.
The key upgrade of the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro is expected to be the addition of the tetraprism camera, which is currently only available on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
The author compares the image quality of the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Nikon Z8 cameras and concludes that while the Nikon Z8 is the better camera overall, the iPhone 15 Pro Max can still capture impressive images, especially in landscapes and portraits.
The iPhone 15 is praised for its impressive camera, sleek design, and the transition to a USB-C charger, making it one of the best smartphones available and an appealing choice for Android users wanting to switch to iOS.
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.
