Home
News
You are here

Apple shares incredible first iPhone 15 Pro Max zoom camera samples

By Daniel Petrov

Published: Sep 12, 2023, 1:30 PM

Apple shares incredible first iPhone 15 Pro Max zoom camera samples

Apple finally entered the era of folded zoom lens with the camera on the iPhone 15 Pro Max with a 5x optical zoom and 120mm equivalent. It seems to approach the task somewhat differently than the periscope zoom on, say, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, with a number of refraction optics bouncing a beam of light in a zigzag manner.

The end result is still an incredible 5x magnification and Apple shared its first iPhone 15 Pro Max zoom camera samples to show what the new 12MP zoom camera is capable of.

First iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max zoom camera samples

iPhone 15 Pro series samples

The zoom upgrade is not the only new camera option on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, though, as Apple also upgraded the main 48MP camera with a new larger sensor that allows for 2x better light sensitivity which comes in handy for night and portrait shots.

$20 /mo

$25

$5 off (20%)

Offer Ends 6.1.2026 at 11.59pm ET. New members get $5/mo off the $25/mg Visible plan, $35/mo Visible+ plan, or $45/mo Visible+ Pro plan for the first 12 months. Promo code FRESHSTART required at checkout.

Buy at Visible

View Full Bio

Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.