Leaks so far agree that the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus models will continue having two cameras on the back, while the Pro and Ultra models will have additional cameras.
The iPhone 15 Pro is expected to have a triple camera system with the third lens being a 3X zoom one. The iPhone 15 Ultra, on the other hand, is expected to get a 5X or a 10X periscope style zoom camera, the first ever on an iPhone. We don't yet know whether that camera will replace the currently used 3X zoom lens, or whether it will come as an additional (fourth) rear camera.
| Camera |
Specs |
| Wide camera (all iPhone 15 models) |
12MP on 15 and 15 Max
48MP on 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max |
| Ultra-wide (all iPhone 15 models) |
12MP, f/2.4 on 15 and 15 Max
12MP, f/2.2 on 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max |
| Telephoto (only 15 Pro model) |
12MP, f/2.8, 3X zoom |
| Telephoto #2 (only 15 Ultra) |
5X zoom or 10X zoom |
| Front camera (all iPhone 15 models) |
12MP, f/1.9, auto-focus |
*based on early leaks and rumors.
Last we heard, reports claimed Lante Optics, one of the companies that is rumored to supply Apple with the zoom lens, continues raising its capacity for the prism required to make this lens. In those same reports, analysts were not sure whether the periscope lens will arrive exclusively to the iPhone 15 Ultra model, or if the smaller 15 Pro model might get it too.
Interestingly, rumors have been floating about the main camera getting a new 8P lens, meaning that it could use 8 elements, more than before which signifies better optical quality. This rumor, however, has been recently squashed, so chances are the 2023 crop of iPhones will still use a 7P lens for the main camera.
Another exciting new rumor mentions that Sony has developed a brand new sensor that Apple will use for the main camera of the iPhone 15. This new sensor is allegedly able to doubles the saturation signal level, meaning it will be able to gather twice as much light as current sensors. This in turn should help improve the dynamic range and bring down noise levels in photos.
We will be updating this section with new information as it seems that details around this camera will continue leaking more and more.
