Apple‘s next iPhone lineup is expected to arrive in just a few weeks. Meanwhile, the rumor mill for these devices is in overdrive. Many of the new features are already widely discussed. Now, a fresh leak hints at a major telephoto camera advantage coming to the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Its smaller sibling, the iPhone 17 Pro, might miss this potential improvement.
For years, Apple has given its Pro Max models a unique camera feature to set them apart. The iPhone 15 Pro Max had a 5x optical zoom, while the smaller Pro model was limited to 3x. Now, a new post from a well-known leaker suggests history could repeat itself.
8x zoom with moving lens as iPhone 17 Pro Max’s potential exclusive feature
The rumor claims the iPhone 17 Pro Max will get a brand new, high-end telephoto camera. Chinese tipster Instant Digital even hints that this new camera will make the iPhone 17 Pro Max “the most powerful telephoto smartphone.” The upgrade reportedly involves a moving lens system that can switch between different focal lengths. The device could even offer an impressive 8x optical zoom. If true, this could be a huge jump from the current iPhone 16 Pro’s fixed-lens 5x zoom.
The new technology would not only give users more flexibility when zooming but also improve image quality at higher magnifications. A moving lens would require more internal space, which could also explain the rumors of a larger camera bump on the Pro models this year.
We’ve heard that both the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max might get a 48-megapixel telephoto camera. However, it’s entirely possible that Apple could reserve the advanced moving lens technology and 8x zoom for the larger Pro Max model.
Of course, all of this is based on a leak and should be taken with a grain of salt. But with the official announcement right around the corner, we won’t have to wait long to see if the iPhone 17 Pro Max is truly getting a secret camera advantage.
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