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Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 Pro can reportedly shoot slow-motion 120fps videos in 4K resolution. The higher frame rate will also come in handy when capturing a lot of motion.
The report also confirms that Apple will upgrade the Ultra Wide camera on the Pro iPhones to a 48MP sensor.
iPhone 16 Pro’s could pack impressive video recording capabilities
Based on all the iPhone 16 rumors and leaks so far, Apple plans to introduce modest hardware improvements this year. The iPhone 16 Pro will get a 5x telephoto sensor — the same as its bigger Pro Max model.
As previously rumored, the other notable upgrade will be the switch to a 48MP sensor for the Ultra-Wide camera. The bigger and higher-resolution sensor should allow for more light intake, resulting in more detailed photos.
Besides the hardware upgrades, Apple will improve the video recording capabilities of the iPhone 16 Pro lineup. A 9to5Mac report claims the new iPhones can purportedly record videos in 4K resolution at 120fps. For comparison, the iPhone 15 Pro only supports 4K 60fps recording.
With an attached external storage, you can apparently shoot ProRes footage in 4K 120fps resolution. Apple might also upgrade the QuickTake resolution to 4K from 1080p.
These improvements in video resolution will likely come from the A18 Pro’s faster ISP.
Capture button might work with third-party apps
The report also provides more details about the iPhone 16’s rumored new capacitive Capture button, internally known as the “Camera button.”
You can supposedly map it to the iPhone’s stock Camera app or a third-party app. A soft press on the button will lock the focus, while a harder press will take a picture. Sliding your finger on the button will let you zoom in/out.
Apple reportedly also tested 8K video recording on its upcoming Pro iPhones, but there’s no clarity on whether the option will make it to the public units. The company might decide against this, as it will have to limit 8K recording to the primary and Ultra Wide cameras. The 5x 12MP telephoto camera cannot shoot 8K videos because it lacks the required resolution.