The iPhone 17 Pro will feature a 48MP telephoto camera. This is a big improvement compared to the iPhone 16 Pro, which had a 12MP sensor. In addition to megapixels, the camera upgrade may also include other features. According to tipster Majin Bu, the iPhone 17 Pro’s telephoto camera may have some surprises hidden.
According to the tipster, Apple will upgrade the telephoto camera on the iPhone 17 Pro from 12MP to 48MP. The source also claims that the iPhone 17 Pro’s optical zoom will be reduced to 3.5x. Even with its lower resolution, the iPhone 16 Pro’s telephoto camera has a 5x optical zoom.
Does this seem like a downgrade? Despite this change, Majin Bu believes it is for the better. Due to the 5x telephoto zoom, users are required to move farther away from their subjects while taking pictures.
With 3.5x optical zoom, users won’t have to move back as far. This makes it ideal for focusing on the subject above the shoulders in portrait photos. The switch to 3.5x optical zoom does not mean the end of digital zoom. Digital zoom is still available, but its quality may vary.
Additionally, Apple is updating the iPhone 17 Pro’s sensor and optical zoom length. Leaked renders indicate that Apple is redesigning the camera module, which currently sits at the corner like a square.
