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.
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 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 15 Pro Max has a redesigned frame that allows for easier glass panel removal, resulting in lower repair fees, and features a tetraprism system for 5x optical zoom, but received a low repairability score due to Apple's parts pairing requirement.
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 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 16 Pro is rumored to come with a faster 5G modem, Wi-Fi 7, and a new ultra-wide lens, while the regular iPhone 16 will have a less powerful chip, 8GB of RAM, and Wi-Fi 6e.
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, set to launch in September 2024, are rumored to have larger displays, a capture button, a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide lens, Wi-Fi 7 support, an A18 Pro chip, 5G Advanced connectivity, and a 5x optical zoom.
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.
