iPhone 15 Pro Max could be first iPhone with periscope camera, expected to have sensor-shift stabilisation

apple.jpg

If you're the type to wait for a few generations before upgrading, you might want to skip the Apple iPhone 14. While this year's model could allegedly come with better battery life and an increase to 6GB of RAM (among other upgrades), it might not be as big of an upgrade as the iPhone 15 series.

According to Kuo Ming-chi, Apple will use a periscope design for the iPhone series' telephoto camera starting from 2023. Specifically, the iPhone 15 Pro Max will sport a periscope camera instead of a telephoto camera. This periscope camera houses a 12MP sensor, which is expected to be a 1/3" sensor with sensor-shift stabilisation. By the way, similar rumours have been popping up since 2021, with the most recent about a new periscope camera supplier.

Besides that, Apple could opt for glass lenses instead of plastic ones. This means that the cost of the iPhone 15 series could see a significant increase (depending on supply chain yields). A periscope lens module is also more complicated than a telephoto camera, which could contribute to an increase in pricing.

Overall, we can expect the iPhone 15 series to be pricier. However, it could also be the superior upgrade option, compared to this year's iPhone 14 series. Would you prefer to wait for the iPhone 15 series before upgrading? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.