Now that Samsung and Google have had their big phone launches, our focus now turns to Apple’s new devices. Leaks and rumors have told us a lot about the iPhone 16, from its design to Apple Intelligence features. While we do know a few things about the cameras, what’s out there pales in comparison to everything else we know about the lineup. That has changed, however, after a massive leak revealed new details about the cameras.

The people at Apple Insider have revealed information about the cameras for every model in the iPhone 16 series. This new report confirms a lot of details we already knew, such as a Capture Button on all models, dual vertical cameras on the regular models, a new tetraprism zoom lens for the smaller Pro, and an upgrade to 48MP for the ultra-wide lens on both Pro models. But this leak also offers some pretty interesting new information.

New camera specifications

Starting with the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, the primary camera appears to retain the iPhone 15’s primary camera at 48MP with an f/1.6 aperture. This camera will feature 1X and 2X zoom, along with 2X optical quality telephoto capabilities. Meanwhile, the secondary camera gets bumped up from an f/2.4 aperture to f/2.2, which should allow more light into the sensor. These models are also said to get macro photography for the first time.

Looking at the Pro models, the primary sensor seems to remain the same at 48MP with an f/1.78 aperture. It can shoot 2x optical 12MP telephoto shots and has 1.22μm pixels. Outside of the tetraprism zoom on the smaller Pro, the telephoto lens is also said to be the same 12MP shooter with an f/2.8 aperture. As for the ultra-wide angle, we can expect this 48MP lens to bring the pixel-binning feature from the primary camera. Additionally, the ultra-wide angle will have 0.7μm pixels for full-resolution shots and 1.4μm pixels when used as quad-pixel.

Additional camera data

The new ultra-wide camera will reportedly allow users to shoot 48MP ProRaw photos. Speaking of image formats, a new one is expected to be added to the list of currently supported formats. An image format called JPEG-XL will join HEIF, JPEG, HEIF Max, ProRaw, and ProRAW Max.

Elsewhere, the report claims that the Pro models will be able to film in 3K at 120FPS and in Dolby Vision. These two handsets could also support recording in 1080p at 120FPS or 240FPS, and 4K at 60FPS.

Information about new record button

Some of the most interesting information from this leak is likely related to the capture button. It is reported that the capture button can launch camera apps, whether they are first-party or third-party, and users will be able to choose which app the button opens.

The Capture Button is capacitive, and can register half and full presses. It appears that the force sensitivity will be tied to a developer API, so it can be customized. You can also use the button as a trackpad, by sliding your finger across it to perform actions like zooming in and out. This feature is also tied to a developer API, so you could have the gesture do something like cycle through filters after the capture is complete.

This new report sheds a lot of light on the camera situation, but we’re still waiting for a few other details about the iPhone 16, like its price. We’ll likely hear more about those closer to the eventual launch.