iPhone 17 Pro Max to come with improved 48MP telephoto camera: report

iPhone 17 Pro Max camera details

A recent research note from Haitong International Securities, conducted in collaboration with the Hong Kong-based investment firm, revealed insights suggesting that the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

• As per the report (via), the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to feature an upgraded 48MP telephoto lens.
• Notably, this enhanced telephoto lens will likely be specifically optimised for compatibility with Apple's forthcoming Vision Pro headset.
• Meanwhile, the recently announced iPhone 15 Pro models feature a 48MP main camera, along with 12MP ultra-wide and 12MP telephoto lenses.

Pu, who authored the note, previously stated that the iPhone 16 Pro models would include a 48MP ultra-wide lens. Consequently, it's speculated that the iPhone 17 Pro Max could potentially become the first iPhone model to incorporate a rear camera system exclusively comprising 48MP lenses.

It is worth noting that an increased number of megapixels in a camera enables photos to capture more detail, providing practical benefits for tasks such as cropping and printing.

iPhone 16 series expected features

On the other hand, a recent report said the iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to outperform Android flagship models, particularly with the inclusion of an Ultra Telephoto lens. The terms "Ultra Telephoto" or "Super Telephoto" are used to describe cameras with focal lengths that surpass 300mm.

To provide context, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra boasts a 10X Optical Zoom sensor with a focal length of 230mm, which represents a notable advancement compared to the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro Max's 6X optical zoom periscope telephoto camera.

Meanwhile, there's a possibility that the iPhone 16 Pro Max might be named iPhone 16 Ultra, reflecting a higher specification differentiation compared to the standard Pro model.