With the new iPhone 15 models finally official, let us take a look at the camera-specific upgrades that the new iPhones bring to the table.

iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15: 48MP Camera Sensor, ‘Spatial Video,’ and Other Camera Enhancements

Jim HendlerSeptember 13, 23 Apple, iPhone

Apple has finally announced its iPhone 15 models, which, as expected, include several new features, such as the USB-C port as the default connection, a new function button on the iPhone 15 Pro and, of course, new camera features.

Here we discuss the new camera features offered by the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models.

iPhone 15 Pro camera: more of the same, but better

Apple has decided to stick with the 48-megapixel main sensor in both the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. However, the iPhone maker notes that thanks to the integration between hardware and software, the phones now support seven camera lenses, with the main camera offering 24mm, 28mm and 35mm focal lengths.

In particular, the iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 5X telephoto lens (120mm equivalent), which is different from the 3X lens offered by the 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro.

Last year, Apple introduced 48MP ProRAW mode with the iPhone 14 Pro, and now it’s expanding this feature by supporting 48MP HEIF images at 4x higher resolution.

Apple also notes that users can now shoot 4K60 video in ProRes and use the new “Spatial Video” format. Users can share these videos with Apple Vision Pro headsets for a lifelike experience.

iPhone 15 camera updates: two cameras, but three focal lengths

The iPhone 15 Pro models aren’t the only ones getting camera-centric updates; The iPhone 15 vanilla models have also received countless camera features previously reserved for the previous generation Pro model, the iPhone 14 Pro. This year, Apple brings the 48 megapixel flagship camera cell to the standard models as well.

Apple notes that the 48-megapixel sensor allows the phone to offer a new “2x Telephoto” option, giving users a total of three levels of optical zoom. And phones can now capture images at 24 megapixels to preserve detail.

Additionally, Apple claims the new phones will also offer “next-generation portraits” on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, with better low-light performance and more detail. Users can now take portraits without even switching to portrait mode.