Apple has been reported on multiple occasions to bring various camera improvements to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, which includes bringing the tetraprism upgrade to the smaller version and an entirely new Sony sensor for the primary unit. The company also intends to address the lens flare problem on its upcoming premium models, with the latest rumor stating that a special ‘Atomic Layer Deposition’ (ALD) coating will be used to alleviate that effect while improving the image quality. Let us take a look at the details.
ALD produces a thin film layer, so it will not compromise the image-capturing prowess of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max
Atomic Layer Deposition coating measures just a few nanometers and can be applied to the camera lenses. The technology can also be incorporated on uneven surfaces, such as curved lenses, suggesting that Apple should not run into quality-control issues when examining the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. On the Korean blog Naver, tipster Yeux1122 states that adding this to the upcoming handsets will reduce lens flare, which is an effect in which the camera can capture bright anomalies, effectively degrading the image quality.
Fortunately, ALD coating intends to act as a filter, reducing this effect on the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. AppleInsider reports that this technology is already being tested by car manufacturers to reduce errors caused by lens flare in the cameras used by EVs for lane control. While improvements in image quality are expected, the tipster does not specifically mention the advantages arriving to the upcoming flagships. Cameras are one area where Apple has continued to show its strength on the iPhone in recent years, so this is just another area where the technology giant will attain the upper hand.
Unfortunately for the company, ALD coating is not protected by any patents, meaning that Apple’s competitors can easily replicate it. We will not be surprised to witness a multitude of Chinese smartphone makers adopt Atomic Layer Deposition on their flagships early next year, taking the fight directly to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
News Source: Yeux1122
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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