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5. A Higher-Resolution Ultra Wide Camera Apple surprised us with a 48MP main camera on the 2022 iPhone 14 Pro lineup and then did it again by adding the 48MP shooter to its standard iPhone 15 models last year. Now, many analysts expect its next trick to be upgrading the Ultra Wide Camera to hit the same 48MP spec. That will be a nice jump from the 12MP currently used, although it remains to be seen how much difference it will make. The primary sensor is still used for most shots, although the ultra-wide one supplements that by feeding more data into the Neural Engine and Image Signal Processor (ISP), even when you’re not zooming out. More megapixels means more data for Apple’s computational photography system to chew on, which could result in better pictures, especially in low-light conditions. Apple is also expected to use an improved Sony IMX903 sensor for its primary camera. While the number won’t increase beyond 48MP, the stacked design would provide a 14-bit Analog-to-Digital convertor and Digital Gain Control for better dynamic range and less noise.