Adam Kos We all want to take perfect mobile photos, but most of us curse at how protruding the iPhone's camera module is. And rightfully so. As Apple improves the photography skills themselves, it also keeps making individual cameras bigger. They are usually not even covered by a regular cover. Will the iPhone 16 change that? Could.
You have already had a good time with us to read about how Apple is reportedly working on redesigning the photo module in the iPhone 16 so that even the entry-level models can record XNUMXD video for playback in Apple Vision Pro. We told you two possibilities of how the result could look like, but in the end we have a third and perhaps less interesting one. It combines the two previous variants and bets on minimalism after all.
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The iPhone 6 is to blame
Even the iPhone 5S had the back of the device aligned with the camera, but with the arrival of the iPhone 6 came the era of different outputs and modules. The main thing started only with the iPhone X, then the iPhone 11 models (especially the iPhone 11 Pro). Apple bet on a special approach. Yes, it is true that its design is somewhat iconic and distinctive, but is it really good?
Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max
Looking at the module, there is a square-shaped first level. From it emerges the second level of individual lenses and then there is a third level in the form of a cover glass. As if Apple couldn't decide what it really wanted. Other manufacturers also have massive photo modules, but many will admit them, which is the difference from Apple. The biggest rival of the American company, namely Samsung, is in the best position. Its Galaxy S23 and S24 series have really minimalist outputs of only individual lenses, i.e. without the presence of any massive module. And it looks damn good.
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How are we doing with quality?
Do you feel that the photographic capabilities of mobile phones still need to be improved, or is that enough? Of course, it's a point of view, because personally I was already satisfied with the quality of the results with the iPhone XS Max, now with the iPhone 15 Pro Max it's a completely different league. Currently, however, I would like to put a stop to it and return to design, to downsizing, to practicality. The new photo module, which Apple will most likely present to us with the iPhone 16, will certainly contribute to this. Not so quickly, but the important thing is to start - that is, to maintain quality and reduce the biggest design ailment of iPhones.
