For your convenience, we have collected all the information about the cameras of different iPhone models in one place. Just find your model and find out what resolution and aperture your device uses. Some models may surprise you by the absence of certain modules.
iPhone with one camera
The first iPhone had only one camera, without a front camera or additional modules. The same applies to the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS models, where the priority was speed and availability of applications, not photographic capabilities. The cameras of these models had the following characteristics:
- iPhone - one camera 2 MP, f/2.8
- iPhone 3G - one camera 2 MP, f/2.8
- iPhone 3GS - one camera 3 MP, f/2.8
While other manufacturers like Nokia offered better cameras, photos from the first iPhones could only be displayed on the smartphone's screen, as they were not suitable for printing.
iPhone Camera Specifications
With the release of the iPhone 4, which was equipped with a high-resolution camera, the situation changed. The quality of the photos improved significantly, and starting with this model, all iPhones began to be equipped with at least two cameras: the main one and the front one. With each new generation, the number of modules on the back panel also increased. Here are the main characteristics of the cameras, starting with the iPhone 4:
| iPhone model | Main camera of iPhone | Front camera of iPhone |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 4 | 5 MP, f/2.8 | 0.3 MP |
| iPhone 4S | 8 MP, f/2.4 | 0.3 MP |
| iPhone 5 | 8 MP, f/2.4 | 1.2 MP, f/2.4 |
| iPhone 5c | 8 MP, f/2.4 | 1.2 MP, f/2.4 |
| iPhone 5S | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 1.2 MP, f/2.4 |
| iPhone 6/6 Plus | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 1.2 MP, f/2.2 |
| iPhone 6S/6S Plus | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| iPhone SE | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 1.2 MP, f/2.4 |
| iPhone 7 | 12 MP, f/1.8 | 7 MP, f/2.2 |
| iPhone 7 Plus | 12 MP, f/1.8 | 7 MP, f/2.2 |
| iPhone 8 | 12 MP, f/1.8 | 7 MP, f/2.2 |
| iPhone 8 Plus | 12 MP, f/1.8 | 7 MP, f/2.2 |
| iPhone X | 12 MP, f/1.8 | 7 MP, f/2.2 |
| iPhone XR | 12 MP, f/1.8 | 7 MP, f/2.2 |
| iPhone XS | 12 MP, f/1.8 | 7 MP, f/2.2 |
| iPhone XS Max | 12 MP, f/1.8 | 7 MP, f/2.2 |
| iPhone 11 | 12 MP, f/1.8 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| iPhone 11 Pro/11 Pro Max | 12 MP, f/1.8 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| iPhone SE 2 | 12 MP, f/1.8 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| iPhone 12/12 mini | 12 MP, f/1.6 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| iPhone 12 Pro/12 Pro Max | 12 MP, f/1.6 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| iPhone 13/13 mini | 12 MP, f/1.6 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| iPhone 13 Pro/13 Pro Max | 12 MP, f/1.5 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| iPhone SE 3 | 12 MP, f/1.8 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| iPhone 14/14 Plus | 12 MP, f/1.5 | 12 MP, f/1.9 |
| iPhone 14 Pro/14 Pro Max | 48 MP, f/1.78 | 12 MP, f/1.9 |
| iPhone 15/15 Plus | 48 MP, f/1.6 | 12 MP, f/1.9 |
| iPhone 15 Pro | 48 MP, f/1.78 | 12 MP, f/1.9 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | 48 MP, f/1.78 | 12 MP, f/1.9 |
Since the release of the very first iPhone, camera specifications have changed significantly. Camera resolution has increased by 24 times, and the number of modules has also increased. As a result, iPhone owners have more shooting options. Want to take a beautiful landscape? Turn on the super wide-angle lens. Need optical zoom? Choose a telephoto lens. The iPhone 15 Pro Max even has a 5x zoom.
Lens aperture
The aperture of the lenses has also improved, allowing you to take great photos even in low light. It will be interesting to see if Apple increases the resolution of the rest of the iPhone cameras in the future. Apple service center in KyivThe resolution of the main camera has already reached 48 MP, but the other cameras remain at the same level.
