iPhone 16 camera layout will be vertical like in iPhone 12, claims tipster

Published On: May 23, 2023

Apple is yet to unveil the iPhone 15 series, but speculations about the iPhone 16 series have already started to surface online. In the recent past, we have seen several leaks and rumours about the iPhone 16 models. Now, a tipster has claimed that the base model of the upcoming iPhone 16 series, the iPhone 16, will come with a similar camera module as seen in the iPhone 12, launched in 2020.

iPhone 16 camera layout similar to iPhone 12

The base model iPhone 16 will have a vertical camera layout, as opposed to diagonal on iPhone 15. This will make the device instantly recognizable as the latest model.

Currently, an iPhone 12-style design is in testing, though there is another design as well, same layout.
— Unknownz21 ? (@URedditor) May 22, 2023

The upcoming iPhone 16 is rumoured to have a vertical camera layout, as shared by tipster @URedditor, which was last seen on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini. The tipster states that combining the new design elements like the Dynamic Island feature and introducing a much anticipated USB-C port with this change would make the upcoming iPhone easily recognisable as the latest model. However, the tipster also mentioned that there might also be a change in plan.

Starting with the iPhone 13 series, the tech giant implemented a rear camera layout arranged diagonally. This design choice has carried over to the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus. It is anticipated that the upcoming iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will maintain the diagonal arrangement, which will mark the final models to showcase this particular design.

iPhone 16 series launch timeline

The iPhone 16 series will be launched in the second half of 2024, and it will likely include the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, which will most probably come as the iPhone 16 Ultra. And a recent report has suggested that the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro Max/ Ultra will offer a more prominent display than the iPhone 15 Pro Max.