iPhone 16 Pro camera expected to feature new anti-reflection technology

The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to arrive later this year alongside the base iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro Max models. These phones will succeed the iPhone 15 series, which was launched in September 2023. While Apple remains tight-lipped about its next iPhone, some leaks about the upcoming models have hinted at key features of the phones. They are expected to feature several upgrades over the iPhone 15 series. The latest rumors suggest that the cameras on the iPhone 16 Pro models are likely to come with a new protective layer.

A Korean news aggregator with the username “yeux1122” posted the information (pass MacRumours) on Naver blog Apple is testing a new anti-reflective optical coating technology called atomic layer deposition (ALD). The coating is expected to reduce image distortions such as lens flare and ghosting, resulting in better photos.

The post claims that the technology is being tested against “Pro models” of the next-generation iPhone, which could refer to the Pro or Pro Max models, or both. The post doesn’t mention any other details about the alleged anti-reflective technology. The iPhone 16 series is expected to feature several camera improvements over its predecessors.

In a recent leak, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to feature a 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, which is a considerable upgrade from the 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera of the previous model. The company may also introduce a four-prism telephoto lens for the iPhone 16 Pro models, a feature that has already appeared on the iPhone 15 Pro Max models.

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models are also reported to be equipped with larger batteries – 3,355mAh and 4,676mAh batteries respectively. The current iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models come with 3,290mAh and 4,422mAh batteries respectively. The company is also reportedly working on reducing the bottom bezel size of its upcoming Pro phones.