iPhone 17 Pro Max might feature a 48MP telephoto lens

The cover image shows the camera setup of the iPhone 15 Pro max.

Time flies, especially in the world of iPhones. Moments ago we were excited about the iPhone 15 series, and here we are, with whispers of the next-gen iPhone 16 and even the iPhone 17.

According to MacRumorsanalyst Jeff Pu, who monitors companies in Apple's supply chain, revealed the iPhone 17 Pro Max with a 48-megapixel telephoto lens.

Pu shared in a research note with Haitong International Securities, focused on Apple supplier Largan Precision, that the iPhone 17 Pro Max's improved 48-megapixel telephoto lens is suitable for Apple's upcoming Vision Pro headset, which is expected to come to the United States in early 2024. Details are sparse on how the lens plays with the VisionProbut exciting times lie ahead.

Apple is already preparing for the VisionProwith iOS 17.2 allowing iPhone15 the series records space videos with 3D depth for VisionPro. When you hold your iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max in landscape mode, the prime and ultra-wide lenses combine for depth-laden spatial video magic.

Currently, the iPhone15 has a 48-megapixel main lens, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and another 12-megapixel telephoto lens. The rumor in the street is iPhone16 could sport a 48-megapixel ultra-wide lens. If all the camera-related rumors turn out to be true, the iPhone 17 Pro Max could be the first iPhone with a full rear camera team consisting of 48-megapixel lenses.