Apple iPhone 16 likely to get vertical camera layout similar to iPhone 12: All details here

US technology giant Apple is reportedly planning major changes to iPhones next year. The upcoming lower-end iPhone 16 model may have a vertical layout for the rear camera lenses. This design change is expected to extend to the larger iPhone 16 Plus.

According to information shared by the Twitter account @URedditor, the iPhone 16 would return to the vertical camera layout last seen on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in 2021, MacRumors reports.

The leaker suggests that this change would make the device easily recognizable as the latest model, especially when combined with other new design elements such as the Dynamic Island and the introduction of a USB-C port.

Apple had introduced a diagonally arranged rear camera layout starting with the iPhone 13 series, which was continued with the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus. However, this diagonal arrangement is expected to remain in the upcoming iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, making them the last models to feature this design.

According to MacRumors, the exact reason for Apple’s possible decision to return to a vertical camera layout is still unknown. During the launch of the iPhone 13 series, Apple only mentioned that the diagonal arrangement allowed for an advanced dual camera system. It’s possible that Apple has found a way to fit the camera components vertically again.

The iPhone 16 will be announced in September 2024, which means that there is still some time before its official release. As with all rumors, it’s important to note that design plans may change before the final product is announced.

On the other hand, bigger changes are expected for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, which are rumored to offer larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays. These Pro models are expected to have triple-lens rear camera systems, so the vertical layout won’t apply to them.

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