iPhone 16 Pro Could Get Apple's 'Tetraprism' Zoom Lens Technology: What We Know

While the Apple iPhone 15 series was announced a few months ago, there are already various rumors and reports regarding the iPhone 16 lineup. Now, the latest report claims that the iPhone 16 Pro could show a significant improvement in the photography department.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro may have a tetraprism 120mm camera
The Cupertino-based giant is expected to bring the camera lens tech that was exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro Max model to the smaller iPhone 16 Pro. According to noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 16 Pro will also feature Apple's Tetraprism 120mm telephoto shooter. Kuo adds that the improved tetraprism camera is attributed to the yield improvement for Largan, the sole supplier of tetraprism camera lenses.

Initially, periscope lenses suffered from low production yields, but improvements have increased yields to over 70 percent. In other words, the production of these camera lenses is more profitable. Thus, Kuo believes that Apple will feature tetraprism technology in smaller Pro models in 2024 as well. This is in line with our earlier report which hinted at an upgrade in camera technology due to the molded glass lens.

Apple and Huawei are projected to be the two fastest-growing brands in global periscope camera smartphone shipments in 2024, the analyst says. Largon is expected to be the primary supplier of periscope lenses for Apple and Huawei. So we can expect improved camera technology to make its way into the Huawei P70 series. For those unaware, Huawei's P series are flagship devices that emphasize photography.