
Rumors suggest that the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models will feature a new telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom, as opposed to the 5x optical zoom offered in the iPhone 16 series.
This means that the upcoming iPhone 17 line may provide shorter optical zoom capabilities than its predecessor – but the expected 48MP sensor would enhance the photography experience, enabling 5x or even 7x lossless zoom through cropping.