Rumors suggest that the upcoming iPhone 16 may finally undergo a significant change in its main camera design, which has remained largely unchanged for several generations.
It is anticipated that Apple will adopt a vertically stacked dual-camera sensor layout, similar to that seen in Samsung phones.
This speculation has been supported by various reports, including an image purportedly showing the chassis of the iPhone 16, shared by a tipster known as ‘Majin Bu’ on X. Sources corroborating this information have also been cited by MacRumors, indicating that this design alteration is part of the “I-34” camera project intended for the standard iPhone 16 model scheduled for release in September.
The shift to a vertical camera arrangement may pave the way for Apple to introduce Spatial Video recording capabilities to the iPhone 16 series. This functional enhancement appears to be the driving factor behind the design change, rather than merely mirroring Samsung’s design choices.
Additionally, akin to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, the iPhone 16 generation is expected to feature an Action Button that can be customized for various tasks, such as functioning as a camera shutter button or an alert slider. Furthermore, there are speculations about a dedicated Capture button with force-sensor technology embedded on the right side of the device.
The iPhone 16 series, comprising the vanilla iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max, is anticipated to launch in September this year. Alongside these new devices, Apple is also expected to unveil the iOS 18 update, which may introduce generative AI features akin to those seen in the Samsung Galaxy S24 and Google Pixel 8.
