The whispers about Apple‘s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro models are getting louder. The latest buzz suggests some truly exciting upgrades are headed for the camera system. While these details are fresh off the rumor mill and should be taken with a grain of salt, they build hype around Apple’s ambitions for the camera features of its upcoming iPhone 17 Pro.
8x optical zoom with continuous capabilities
Citing anonymous sources, Macrumors has obtained information about new photography capabilities for Apple’s next-gen mobile flagship. According to the report, the device would receive an upgraded telephoto lens with a whopping 8x optical zoom. This is a nice jump from the 5x offered on the current iPhone 16 Pro models. This powerful feature would also give it an advantage over the current Galaxy S25 Ultra and even the upcoming S26 Ultra, which is predicted to keep a 5x optical zoom.
What’s more, iPhone 17 Pro’s zoom lens might even feature movable elements. This would enable continuous optical zoom capabilities.
More camera features rumored for the iPhone 17 Pro
Beyond the hardware, there’s talk of an all-new pro camera app from Apple itself. Apple would redesign the UI for both photos and videos and offer more options than ever. If true, this app would directly compete with popular third-party tools like Halide and Filmic Pro, offering advanced controls straight from Apple. The tipster did caution that this “new app” could also be a substantial update to the existing Final Cut Camera. Plus, imagine having an additional Camera Control button on the top edge of the device, complementing the existing one, for even quicker access to camera settings.
These fresh rumors build on existing expectations for the iPhone 17 Pro. The devices are already widely anticipated to feature a redesigned rear camera system, possibly with three 48-megapixel sensors. Earlier reports from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman also suggested that Apple plans to heavily emphasize the iPhone 17 Pro’s improved video recording capabilities. The company would aim to draw in vloggers and other video creators. There’s even a rumor about simultaneous front and rear camera video recording.
In addition to these camera enhancements, the tipster’s claims also touch on other design elements. There are rumors of a new copper-like color option and a centered Apple logo on the back.
For now, all of this is nothing more than rumors. However, if even a few of these features come to fruition, the iPhone 17 Pro could truly redefine mobile photography and videography on Apple’s devices. We’ll have to wait for more concrete information, but for now, it’s fun to imagine the possibilities.
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