iPhone 17 Pro Max is rumored to pack a massive upgrade
Next year’s iPhone 17 Pro Max might boast a game-changing triple camera system, according to Apple expert Ming-Chi Kuo. All three rear cameras could pack a whopping 48 megapixels, compared to the expected 12-megapixel sensors in this year’s iPhone 16 Pro models. This upgrade is predicted to bring sharper photos and zooming capabilities thanks to a larger sensor size (1/2.6-inch vs 1/3.1-inch).
Both the Pro and Pro Max models are rumored to get a camera tech upgrade called Tetraprism telephoto lenses. This feature, previously only available in the bigger Pro Max phones, will now be in both. This translates to significantly improved zooming capabilities, with estimates suggesting at least 5x optical zoom and a whopping 25x digital zoom!
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo throws a curveball! The supercharged Tetraprism camera might be a perk exclusive to the iPhone 17 Pro Max at first. But fret not, iPhone 18 Pro users, Kuo suggests this powerful tech will likely reach you in 2026.
The reason behind the initial exclusivity? Shrinking the camera module to fit the new Tetraprism requires innovative, miniaturized prisms. This aligns with what analyst Jeff Pu previously mentioned.
analyst Jeff Pu predicts a big jump for the iPhone 16 Pro with a 48-megapixel ultra-wide lens, putting it ahead of the current iPhone 15 Pro models (48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto).
But wait, there’s more! The iPhone 17 Pro Max could be the king of camera phones, sporting a groundbreaking entirely 48-megapixel rear camera system (main, ultra-wide, and telephoto).
Mark your calendars! Apple typically unveils new iPhones in September, so expect to see the iPhone 16 series this year (2024) and the iPhone 17 Pro Max sometime in 2025.
