The New iPhone 16 Pro Series Will Have a Special Tetraprism Lens that Allows 5x Optical Zoom

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Umair
Published November 23, 2023

The New iPhone 16 Pro Series Will Have a Special Tetraprism Lens that Allows 5x Optical Zoom

Apple Enhances iPhone Camera with Tetraprism Lens and 5x Optical Zoom


Apple is reportedly planning to equip the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max with a new tetraprism lens system that will enable 5x optical zoom. This would be a significant improvement over the current 3x optical zoom offered on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

The tetraprism lens system is a complex optical design that uses multiple prisms to fold the light path and reduce the overall size of the lens. This allows Apple to fit a longer focal length lens into a smaller space, which is necessary for achieving 5x optical zoom.

The tetraprism lens was first introduced on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and it was reportedly limited to that model due to production challenges. However, Apple has reportedly overcome these challenges and is now planning to make the tetraprism lens available on both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

In addition to the new tetraprism lens, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are also expected to feature a number of other camera improvements, including:

  • A new wide-angle lens with a larger sensor for improved low-light performance
  • A new ultra-wide-angle lens with a wider field of view
  • Improved computational photography algorithms

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to be released in September 2024.

Benefits of 5x Optical Zoom

  • Capture more detail from far away
  • Get closer to your subjects without sacrificing image quality
  • Frame your shots more creatively
  • Take stunning portraits with a natural-looking background blur

Overall, the addition of a tetraprism lens with 5x optical zoom would be a major upgrade for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. This would make these phones the best camera phones on the market.

Additional Details

  • The tetraprism lens is expected to be made by Largan Precision, a Taiwanese company that has been a supplier of Apple lenses for many years.
  • The production yield for the tetraprism lens has reportedly improved to 70% or higher.
  • Apple is reportedly planning to increase the size of the iPhone 16 Pro to 6.3 inches, up from 6.1 inches. This would provide more space for the camera hardware.
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