Rumors have circulated that the iPhone 15 Pro would feature a periscope lens.

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

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

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 In 2024, both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to have the 5x periscope zoom camera.

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

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 Allows for straight line observation.

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 Apple is reportedly working with LG for the periscope lens.

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 LG Innotek and Jahwa Electronics will provide OIS actuators for the periscope lens.

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

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 This is to prevent the camera module from increasing in size.

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