Majin Bu, a well-known Apple leaker on Twitter, recently shared some interesting rumors about the upcoming iPhone 16 Ultra. According to Bu, the Ultra model will have three new smaller cameras, which could be used for new Vision Pro features. Additionally, the phone will reportedly have a button to switch mmWave mode, and the standard iPhone 16 model will get 120Hz ProMotion (with thinner bezels as a result).
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3 new smaller cameras for the iPhone 16 Ultra?
It’s unclear what these new smaller cameras will be used for, but Bu speculates that they could be related to the new Vision Pro. The Vision Pro is a new machine-learning chip that Apple is rumored to be developing for the iPhone 16. It’s possible that these new cameras could be used to improve augmented reality (AR) performance, or to enable new camera features such as improved portrait mode or low-light photography.
mmWave switch and 120Hz ProMotion for the standard iPhone 16 model?
The standard iPhone 16 model is also rumored to get some notable upgrades. Bu says that the phone will get 120Hz ProMotion, which would be a big improvement over the current 60Hz refresh rate. Additionally, Bu says that the standard iPhone 16 model could get thinner bezels as a result of the 120Hz ProMotion upgrade.
Next update on iPhone 16 Ultra camera rumors
Majin Bu has since clarified that the original rumor about the iPhone 16 Ultra having 6 cameras may have been a mistranslation. It’s more likely that the rumor was referring to the total number of cameras on the phone, including the LiDAR sensor and flashlight. This would bring the total number of cameras on the iPhone 16 Ultra to 3 large cameras, 1 small camera, the LiDAR sensor, and the flashlight.
This update is still just a rumor, but it’s a possibility that the iPhone 16 Ultra could have a more modest camera upgrade than originally thought. However, even if there are only 3 new cameras, they could still be very powerful and offer significant improvements over the current camera system.
What to make of these rumors?
It’s important to note that these are just rumors at this point, and we should take them with a grain of salt. However, Majin Bu has a good track record with Apple leaks, so it’s worth keeping an eye on these rumors.
If these rumors are true, the iPhone 16 Ultra could be a major upgrade over the current iPhone 15 Pro Max. The new cameras, mmWave switch, and Vision Pro chip could make it the best iPhone for photography and AR enthusiasts. And the standard iPhone 16 model could also be a significant upgrade, with 120Hz ProMotion and thinner bezels. For those who already love the iPhone and want to explore why it has such a dedicated fan base, check out our article on 10 iPhone Reasons: Why People Love It So Much to discover what makes the iPhone so beloved.
We’ll have to wait until next year to see if these rumors are true, but they’re definitely exciting to think about.
