iPhone 17 Pro Max Tipped to Pack Impressive 48MP Telephoto Lens. As per the latest insider report, the iPhone 17 Pro Max could flaunt a 48MP telephoto lens.
This exciting upgrade spec comes straight from analyst Jeff Pu, known for his supply chain intel on Apple. In a research note focused on Largan Precision, a key Apple lens supplier, Pu revealed the 48MP telephoto possibility for the 2025 iPhone 17 Pro Max.
He hints that the bump to 48 megapixels ties into Apple’s rumored Vision Pro VR/AR headset. A lens with such ultra-high resolution would optimize experiences and graphics in virtual worlds. However, Pu stays mum about further details on the lens specs or its VR capabilities.
Currently, the iPhone 15 Pro series sports a 48MP main camera, paired with 12MP ultra-wide and telephoto lenses. Since iOS 17.2, these phones can capture spatial video with 3D depth for the Vision Pro headset. Held sideways, the main and ultra-wide lenses work in unison, capturing extra depth for immersive spatial videos.
If accurate, the iPhone 17 Pro Max would become the first iPhone with a fully 48MP triple camera system. More megapixels mean an exceptional ability to capture fine details, crop images, and print large photos without losing quality.
However, with the iPhone 17 launch two years out, Apple’s plans remain fluid. For now, we’ll keep watch on the rumor mill for more glimpses at the 2025 iPhones.
In other news, alleged iPhone 16 renders showcase a possible return to the vertically stacked camera layout last seen on the iPhone 12.
