Rumours suggest that the iPhone 15 may undergo a significant shakeup, with the regular model potentially featuring a 48-MP sensor currently exclusive to Pro iPhones. This information comes from a supply chain report by Chinese site ITHome, which discusses Sony's production capacity shortages for its camera units due to the upgraded 48-megapixel size.

According to ITHome, Sony has struggled to fulfil Apple's orders for higher-quality camera modules compared to previous iPhone generations. As a result, they have sought assistance from Taiwan Semiconductor. This increased demand could indicate that Apple plans to equip both premium and basic models with the 48-MP camera.

The upcoming iPhone 15 Pro versions are expected to retain three cameras but may also include a periscope-style rear sensor alongside ultra-wide and telephoto lenses. To justify the price difference between regular and Pro models, additional features would be necessary if all iPhones were equipped with a three-stack 48-MP lens.

Respected sources claim that there might be four iPhone 15 models available at release, including an all-new "Pro Ultra" variant at the highest end. The standard 6.1-inch iPhone 15 could also have a larger counterpart called the iPhone 15 Plus measuring at 6.7 inches.

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