iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus: New Camera Design Revealed

The first images of cases for the upcoming iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have surfaced online, giving us a glimpse of the rumoured new vertical rear camera layout. Apple appears to have decided to take a different approach with the iPhone 16 models, testing new camera designs that all feature a vertical layout.

According to the leaks, the latest iPhone 16 prototype features two distinct cameras, Wide and Ultra Wide, positioned on a raised, pill-shaped camera bump. This design choice appears to draw inspiration from earlier models, such as the iPhone X. The camera module also includes space for the microphone next to the lenses, while the flash sits towards the edge of the device, outside the main camera bump.

The vertical camera layout on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus suggests that Apple intends to introduce spatial video recording to these models, a feature that has so far been limited to the more expensive Pro models.

Beyond the changes to the camera layout, the iPhone 16 prototypes also include an Action Button, similar to the one found on the iPhone 15 Pro, as well as a capacitive capture button built into the device's frame for recording video in landscape orientation.

It is worth noting that the appearance of cases at this early stage does not guarantee Apple's final design choice for the iPhone 16. Case manufacturers often draw on leaks and rumours to create their initial designs, so things could still change.

The wait for the official announcement continues, but these leaks certainly offer an interesting glimpse into the future of the iPhone 16 range, promising significant improvements in both functionality and aesthetics.