Smartphone lens module specialists Largan Precision and Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) have been identified as potential suppliers for the next iPhone series that is expected to feature periscope lenses, reports DigiTimes (a subscription is required to read the article).
Periscope lenses allow for greater optical zoom by bouncing light inside the phone off a mirror before passing it through another smaller lens which can be moved closer and further away from the sensor, amplifying the light even more.
When it comes to the iPhone 15 line-up, it’s likely that only the highest-end model will sport a periscope lens. (That would be the iPhone 15 Pro Max.)
The iPhone 15 line-up will probably debut in September or October. Here’s a round-up of some of the other rumors about them:
° The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models will introduce a new button press combination to power off and force restart the devices.
° They MAY feature solid state buttons and a unified volume button.
° The volume controls on the side of the iPhone 15 Pro may be a single unified rocker button.
° Pro models may pack 8GB of RAM.
° The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro’s USB-C port and accompanying charging cables will feature a Lightning-like authenticator chip, potentially limiting their functionality with accessories that aren’t Apple-approved.
° The iPhone 15 models will sport support for faster charging speeds when used with MFi-certifiated USB-chargers.
° The standard iPhone 15 models may lack support for ProMotion and an always-on display.
° The iPhone 15 Pro models will see a price increase due to several rumored hardware upgrades.
° The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max will use a new ultra-low energy microprocessor.
° The standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will be equipped with frosted back glass like existing Pro models.
