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However, this could change this year as rumors suggest the 15 Pro Max will utilize new visionary lenses, delivering impressive optical zoom capabilities for users.
In July 2022, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed that a visionary lens would be reserved exclusively for premium models, enabling 5-6x optical zoom. This lens will be integrated into the telephoto camera, allowing up to 6x zoom when capturing rear photos without compromising quality.
With the visionary lens, light absorbed by the image sensor will be bent or 'folded,' allowing greater distances between camera components in the smartphone's compact design. This technology enables enhanced optical zoom capabilities and has been adopted by some Android brands like Google.
5-6x optical zoom will be a significant camera upgrade for the iPhone. Following the Max, Kuo stated that the visionary lens will only appear on the iPhone 16 Pro Max next year, meaning this technology will be exclusive to the most expensive iPhone model for at least the next two generations of devices.
