Iphone 17 Pro to Feature Upgraded Telephoto Lens, But There’s a Catch

Apple's iPhone series is famous for its fluid software and striking camera capabilities. More and more people have come to rely on the Pro models for photography purposes over the years. While we await the launch of the iPhone 17 Pro models, we're looking forward to some major upgrades.

There have been whispers recently of a 48MP triple camera on the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. That implies that the resolution of each of the three camera sensors would be 48MP. With this new iPhone, Apple may also bring out a new telephoto lens at 48MP. Some fresh information regarding the telephoto lens may not exactly be what buyers wanted to hear, though. 

Camera Improvements for the iPhone 17 Pro

This year, we anticipate the iPhone 17 Pro lineup to come with three 48MP cameras, most likely with a telephoto lens. Although most reports have been reporting the same news, one recent leak stands out through its mention of the telephoto lens upgrade. Even though the telephoto lens is going from 12MP to 48MP, the iPhone 17 Pro might not include the 5x optical zoom present in the iPhone 16 Pro lineup.

The new 48MP telephoto lens may offer 3.5x optical zoom, along with an increased digital crop, which is a method employed to improve the end image. The iPhone 17 Pro with 3.5x optical zoom also is stated to enable people to click enhanced portrait images and provide up to 7x digital zoom. If these reports are true, prospective buyers of the iPhone 17 Pro may wish to wait for actual reviews before they make a purchase.

What We Expect from the iPhone 17 Pro

Along with the improvements in the rear camera, the iPhone 17 Pro variants are expected to have improved 24MP front cameras. The new phone can be expected to have an A19 Pro series chip and 12GB of RAM. There are also speculations about a significant design overhaul, perhaps returning to the aluminum frame. It is also expected to have a new, bigger camera module that might change the overall look of the phone.

The iPhone 17 Pro Max variant will also receive a fresh thermal cooling solution with vapour chambers along with an increased battery, providing a smoother experience. Hence, the iPhone 17 Pro variants might receive major updates.