Apple‘s latest prototype of the iPhone 16 has surfaced featuring a vertical camera arrangement with a “pill-shaped raised surface”. Notably, the design looks a lot similar to the iPhone X’s camera module. According to AppleInsider, this design update could be due to the inclusion of “Spatial Video”, a feature that is currently exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the more recent “spatial computing” platform, the Apple Vision Pro.
To help readers better visualize the design changes, MacRumors has created mockups based on internal designs. The pill-shaped camera bump showcases two separate camera rings for the Wide and Ultrawide lenses, reminiscent of earlier prototype designs. Despite this alteration, Apple has maintained consistency in the position of the flash and camera lenses. These findings are in line with schematics recently leaked by Majin Bu on X (formerly Twitter), further confirming the updated design.
The revamped camera design draws inspiration from previous iPhone models, particularly the iPhone X, which featured a similar pill-shaped camera setup. While the iPhone 12 series also adopted a vertical camera layout, it had a wider square bump housing additional components like the flash and microphone. With this vertical arrangement, expectations are high for Apple to introduce Spatial Video recording to the base model iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.
iPhone 16’s Action Button and Capture Button are also undergoing some redesigns
In addition to the camera bump redesign, recent iPhone 16 prototypes have undergone slight modifications to the Action Button and the rumored Capture Button. Apple has scaled down the Action Button to resemble the one found on the iPhone 15 Pro, while the Capture Button now boasts a pressure-sensitive design flush with the device’s frame, notes MacRumors.
However, a new leak says that Apple has returned to the previous mechanical design for the Action Button. These adjustments signify Apple’s commitment to refining the user experience and ergonomics of its devices during the prototyping phase. It’s essential to note that the information shared here is based on pre-production data and may not accurately reflect the final design of the mass-produced units set for release later this year.
Apple‘s latest prototype of the iPhone 16 has surfaced featuring a vertical camera arrangement with a “pill-shaped raised surface”. Notably, the design looks a lot similar to the iPhone X’s camera module. According to AppleInsider, this design update could be due to the inclusion of “Spatial Video”, a feature that is currently exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the more recent “spatial computing” platform, the Apple Vision Pro.
To help readers better visualize the design changes, MacRumors has created mockups based on internal designs. The pill-shaped camera bump showcases two separate camera rings for the Wide and Ultrawide lenses, reminiscent of earlier prototype designs. Despite this alteration, Apple has maintained consistency in the position of the flash and camera lenses. These findings are in line with schematics recently leaked by Majin Bu on X (formerly Twitter), further confirming the updated design.
The revamped camera design draws inspiration from previous iPhone models, particularly the iPhone X, which featured a similar pill-shaped camera setup. While the iPhone 12 series also adopted a vertical camera layout, it had a wider square bump housing additional components like the flash and microphone. With this vertical arrangement, expectations are high for Apple to introduce Spatial Video recording to the base model iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.
iPhone 16’s Action Button and Capture Button are also undergoing some redesigns
In addition to the camera bump redesign, recent iPhone 16 prototypes have undergone slight modifications to the Action Button and the rumored Capture Button. Apple has scaled down the Action Button to resemble the one found on the iPhone 15 Pro, while the Capture Button now boasts a pressure-sensitive design flush with the device’s frame, notes MacRumors.
However, a new leak says that Apple has returned to the previous mechanical design for the Action Button. These adjustments signify Apple’s commitment to refining the user experience and ergonomics of its devices during the prototyping phase. It’s essential to note that the information shared here is based on pre-production data and may not accurately reflect the final design of the mass-produced units set for release later this year.