Insider and technology observer Sonny Dixon posted a photo of cases for the upcoming iPhone 16 on his page on the social network X. The sighting of the accessories hints at a design shift for Apple’s smartphones, a change that has been echoed by multiple insiders over time.
Rumors have long pointed to the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus adopting vertically arranged dual cameras. A case image circulating online appeared to corroborate these claims. By contrast, the current models place the camera sensors in a more diagonal layout within their module.
The suggested camera layout reversal is believed to support a new mode capable of recording spatial video, a feature that could be showcased on the Apple Vision Pro augmented reality headset. Until now, this capability has been limited to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max family, creating anticipation about broader availability across the lineup.
Dixon has also circulated photographs of the iPhone 16 Pro case, highlighting a distinctive cutout for a newly positioned button. According to the latest leaks, however, the camera unit in the Pro variants is not expected to change significantly from the prior generation.
Industry chatter places the debut of the iPhone 16 series in the autumn period, aligning with Apple’s typical release cadence and market expectations for new flagship devices.
In related tech news, reports suggest Motorola is prepping a premium smartphone featuring an unusual exterior design, signaling strong competition in the high-end segment as manufacturers push novel aesthetics and hardware configurations.