We recently reported rumors that the iPhone 15 Ultra would feature a telephoto camera with a variable zoom lens, but a new leak claims that this is the only impressive camera upgrade heading to Apple’s next flagship. suggests that it is not
According to Cereal Apple Tipster ice universe (opens in new tab) , the iPhone 15 Ultra, which is set to replace the iPhone 15 Pro Max in 2023, will use Sony’s new IMX903 48MP sensor. Why is this important? The size of the IMX903 is 1/1.14 inch. That means the iPhone 15 Ultra could ship with the largest camera sensor ever used in an iPhone.
For comparison, the iPhone 14 Pro Max (Apple’s best iPhone to date) uses Sony’s already excellent IMX803 48MP sensor, which measures 1/1.28 inch. The iPhone 15 Ultra’s larger sensor size should allow for more efficient light capture and detail retention.
As Ice Universe points out, the 1/1.14-inch sensor is exactly the kind of 1-inch sensor used in photo-focused phones like the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Sony Xperia Pro-I. Although not the same, the difference between the two sizes is negligible on the iPhone 15 Ultra.
“The specifications of the IMX903 are [the] iPhone15 [Ultra] Close to 1 inch for sure,” writes Ice Universe. “We’re excited to see Apple join the 1-inch club.”
Needless to say, the iPhone 15 Ultra looks poised to give the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra the title of best camera phone. The former can cause serious headaches even for traditional photographers.
Combined with a periscopic zoom lens for true telephoto zoom, the iPhone 15 Ultra’s massive 48MP sensor makes Apple’s next flagship a surprisingly powerful camera in its own right. And with an expected price tag of around $1,199 / £1,309 / AU$2,099, the phone offers a cheap alternative to many of the best cameras that typically sell for figures above $2,500 / $2,000 / AU$3,700. should do.
(Image credit: Apple) Mark Wilson, former camera editor at TechRadar, explains: This could be especially useful for Ultra’s periscope zoom his lens. This is because they traditionally feature very dark openings. ”
“However, these upgrades for the Ultra could present a difficult decision for photographers like me. So it could be a splash decision or not, wait until next year for the iPhone 16 Pro with that flagship, or with periscope zoom.”
iPhone 15 Ultra: what else to expect The iPhone 15 Ultra is expected to replace the iPhone 15 Pro Max (Image credit: Apple) In terms of what else to expect from the iPhone 15 Ultra, an unofficial iPhone 15 Ultra render suggests that Apple’s next flagship will have a USB-C port, a slightly shallower camera bump, and more than the iPhone 14 Pro Max. also suggests getting a curvilinear chassis. The phone could also be clad in titanium (which is typically stronger and lighter than the stainless steel used in current iPhones).
Also, in terms of design, the iPhone 15 Ultra was It is widely rumored to feature solid-state volume and power buttons. The leak suggested that these buttons would use vibration to simulate the sensation of touch, even though they’re not actually moving (think iPhone 7’s Haptic Home his button please look). However, other leakers believe the iPhone 15 Ultra will feature solid-state buttons.
Despite using the same A17 Bionic processor, the iPhone 15 Ultra is rumored to be even more powerful than the iPhone 15 Pro, with a source saying the former’s software isn’t as phone-restricting as the Pro model. .
We keep an eye on the latest iPhone 15 Ultra rumors whenever they appear, so keep an eye on TechRadar for what to expect from Apple’s next flagship phone.
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