Apple’s upcoming iPhone 15 is expected to inherit one of the standout features of the iPhone 14 Pro, namely the Dynamic Island, along with a significant camera upgrade. According to a recent report from ITHome, every model in the iPhone 15 lineup is said to sport a 48MP main camera, as Sony has allegedly sought assistance from chipmaker TSMC to meet the increased demand for iPhone orders.
The current standard iPhone 14 comes with a dual-camera setup consisting of a 12MP main sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide camera, a configuration that has remained largely unchanged since the iPhone 13. However, the inclusion of a 48MP main camera on the standard iPhone 15 would provide a compelling reason for users to consider upgrading this year.
The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max were the first iPhones to feature pixel-binning 48MP sensors, enabling them to capture 12MP images with improved low-light performance and color accuracy. With the rumored inclusion of a 48MP camera in the standard iPhone 15, it appears that these premium sensors will no longer be exclusive to the Pro-level iPhones. The camera upgrade may also result in a redesign of the camera bump compared to the iPhone 14.
While the standard iPhone 15 is expected to benefit from these camera enhancements, the gap between the standard model and the Pro variants is likely to remain significant. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max (potentially known as the iPhone 15 Ultra) are anticipated to introduce substantial camera upgrades of their own, including periscope cameras and the largest iPhone camera sensors to date. There are even speculations of a telephoto camera with a variable zoom lens for the Pro Max/Ultra model.
However, it’s worth noting that the standard iPhone 15 may still lack some of the standout features of the iPhone 14 Pro. Reports suggest that the adaptive 1-120Hz refresh rate technology, known as ProMotion, which enables an always-on display functionality, might not be included in the standard model. Instead, the iPhone 15 is expected to retain the 60Hz refresh rate seen in its predecessor.
For users who are not particularly concerned about the always-on display functionality but are enticed by the Dynamic Island, improved camera capabilities, and the powerful A16 Bionic processor, the base iPhone 15 could serve as a more affordable alternative to Apple’s current flagship handset.
As the official launch of the iPhone 15 approaches in September, more details will emerge, providing a clearer picture of the features and upgrades that Apple has in store for its eagerly awaited device.
