Apple Leaks Expose Expensive All-New iPhone
What are the key upgrades in the iPhone 17 camera?
The iPhone 17 camera is expected to have significant upgrades, including a new 48-megapixel tetraprism telephoto lens, improved photo quality, and enhanced zoom functionality4. This lens will be part of a rear quad-camera system in the iPhone 17 Pro series. Additionally, the iPhone 17 Pro Max may feature three 48MP cameras, offering a more powerful camera setup than previous models.
How does the iPhone 17 Pro Max improve telephoto capabilities?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is rumored to feature an upgraded 48-megapixel Tetraprism camera for enhanced photo quality and zoom functionality. This would be a significant upgrade from the 12-megapixel sensor expected to be used in this year's iPhone 16 Pro models. The larger sensor with four times the pixels should offer big benefits to zoomed-in picture quality in addition to the ability to make an even deeper 12MP 10x zoom image by using just the center pixels of the sensor.
What new technology does the iPhone 17's telephoto lens use?
The iPhone 17's telephoto lens is expected to use tetraprism technology, which folds the light in the lens to create a longer focal length for improved magnification and clarity3. This upgrade will benefit the iPhone 17 Pro Max model, featuring a larger 48-megapixel sensor for better zoomed-in picture quality.