Rumors have circulated that the iPhone 15 Pro would feature a periscope lens. image credit: Google

A new report suggests that only the iPhone 15 Pro Max will have the new 5x periscope camera. image credit: Google

The "folding zoom" periscope camera module is said to be exclusive to the larger iPhone 15 Pro model. image credit: Google

In 2024, both the i Phone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to have the 5x periscope zoom camera. image credit: Google

A periscope lens is a device made up of two 45-degree mirrors, lenses, sensors, and prisms. image credit: Google

Allows for straight line observation. image credit: Google

Apple is reportedly working with LG for the periscope lens. image credit: Google

LG Innotek and Jahwa Electronics will provide OIS actuators for the periscope lens. image credit: Google

Japan Alps and Mitsumi will deliver current-telephoto lens actuators for other iPhones with telephoto cameras from this year. image credit: Google

This is to prevent the camera module from increasing in size. image credit: Google