iPhone 17 Pro said to usher in revolution in mobile photography with advanced telephoto lens

iPhone 17 dummy units (image: Sonny Dickson via X)
The iPhone 17 Pro might pack yet another camera twist. Per Majin Bu, Apple is set to equip the iPhone 17 Pro with a new 48-megapixel telephoto lens. Though this upgrade aligns with prior leaks, Majin Bu’s latest scoop adds some fresh and intriguing details to the mix.
Filipe Espósito for MajinBuOfficial:
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The new iPhone 17 Pro introduces a completely redesigned camera module. Gone is the diagonal lens arrangement: now the lenses are aligned horizontally in a wider layout. This isn’t just an aesthetic change, it’s a functional choice to integrate an enhanced telephoto lens that delivers exceptional performance.
The telephoto lens of the iPhone 17 Pro is the heart of this revolution. Here’s what makes it special:
– Versatile focal length: It shifts from 120 mm (5x optical zoom) to 85 mm (3.5x), perfect for portraits and everyday shots.
– 48-megapixel sensor: Compared to the previous 12-megapixel sensors, it offers optical zoom up to 7x (160 mm) with top-quality images.
– Advanced optics: Ensures sharp details even at long distances.

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MacDailyNews Take: Right now, the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max feature a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. However, if this leak holds true, the iPhone 17 Pro models will switch to a new telephoto camera with a 48-megapixel sensor and a reduced 3.5x optical zoom. Bu suggests that the boosted resolution will let Apple push beyond 5x zoom using lossless digital cropping.

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