New 48MP Telephoto Lens May Change How Zoom Works

The iPhone 17 Pro might have a shorter distance optical zoom than its predecessor – here’s why that could be a good thing
One thing we’ve heard from quite a few sources is that the telephoto camera on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max could be getting an upgrade, with a 48MP sensor reportedly set to be included in place of the 12MP one on the iPhone 16 Pro models. The latest tip echoes that, but suggests a lot more is changing than just the megapixel count.
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The iPhone 17 Pro’s improved telephoto camera detailed in new report
Macworld Leaker Majin Bu, who has accurately shared some details of upcoming iPhones in the past, has posted a new article with a little more information about the telephoto camera on the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro.
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According to the tipster, Apple will upgrade the telephoto camera on the iPhone 17 Pro from 12MP to 48MP—that much we know. However, the source also clai
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