Recently, there have been emerging claims from reliable sources about the iPhone 15 series, with its rumored launch date set for September 13th. While the basic iPhone models have remained at 12MP resolution, this year seems to bring changes in this aspect. Additionally, Apple is reportedly planning to introduce a new technology for the first time in this phone. According to the rumors, the iPhone 15 camera will surpass the capabilities of the Pro models!

Kuo: The primary iPhone 15 camera will be better than the Pro models!

As we mentioned before, the basic iPhone models have not moved away from using 12MP resolution. However, this year, it is rumored that the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will feature 48MP main sensors. Interestingly, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that this new sensor will be better than the one found in the iPhone 15 Pro models. This raises the question of whether the iPhone 15 camera will indeed be better than the Pro models.

If you recall, the current expectations for the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max were that they would continue to use the same sensor (Sony IMX803) they used last year. However, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus duo will become the first phones to feature Sony’s new stacked image sensor design. The term “stacked” means that each pixel will have photodiodes and transistors stacked on top of each other in two separate layers.

Vivo, who will use the Sony Lytia LYT800 sensor for their upcoming X100 series, claims that the 1/1.43″ LYT800 sensor, with its traditional design, performs similarly to a 1″ sensor. In normal sensors used in phones, photodiodes and transistors are placed side by side, leaving less space for both components. However, with the LYT800 sensor’s stacked design, it manages to deliver comparable performance to a larger 1″ sensor.

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According to the timeline created by analyst Kuo, the Pro models, namely iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max, will receive the mentioned stacked sensors next year. This means the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will not use these sensors.

Of course, Apple can differentiate their cameras in other ways, such as sensor size or image stabilization type. To see the outcome of all these questions and claims, we have to wait for the official announcement. Answers will be revealed when the series is unveiled on September 13th.