The iPhone 16 Pro is rumored to get a massive upgrade on the ultra-wide lens. According to a Weibo leaker with a good track of hardware spoilers (via MacRumors), Apple will add a 48MP sensor to the ultra-wide lens.
This upgrade would come a couple of years after Cupertino added its first 48MP sensor to the iPhone with the iPhone 14 Pro. Interestingly, other reports say Apple also plans to upgrade the telephoto lens with a 48MP sensor, but only with the iPhone 17 Pro.
By offering an improved sensor, the iPhone 16 Pro camera will be able to capture more light and improve the results of pictures taken in 0.5x mode. In addition, I strongly believe this update to the ultra-wide sensor will be what Apple needs to offer 4K spatial videos.
