Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max, expected to launch next year, is set to feature a significant camera upgrade with three 48-megapixel rear cameras, according to renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In his latest investor note published on Medium, Kuo outlined the key enhancements expected in the upcoming flagship device, particularly focusing on the upgraded Tetraprism camera technology.
Kuo revealed that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be equipped with a 48-megapixel Tetraprism camera, designed to deliver superior photo quality and advanced zoom capabilities. This new camera system will reportedly utilise a 1/2.6-inch 48-megapixel CIS sensor, a considerable improvement over the 1/3.1-inch 12-megapixel sensor anticipated for the iPhone 16 Pro models set to debut this year.
In addition to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to feature Tetraprism telephoto lenses. This technology, previously exclusive to the larger Pro Max models, will reportedly be available in both Pro variants. The iPhone 16 Pro models are projected to offer at least 5x optical zoom and up to 25x digital zoom.
Kuo also mentioned the possibility that the upgraded Tetraprism camera might be exclusive to the iPhone 17 Pro Max initially. If this exclusivity holds, the advanced camera technology will likely be extended to both iPhone 18 Pro models in 2026. The development of the upgraded Tetraprism camera involves designing new prisms with a shorter form factor, reducing the camera module’s height. This report aligns with previous claims made by Jeff Pu of Haitong International Securities.
In recent times, Pu has reported that the iPhone 16 Pro models will also sport a 48-megapixel ultra-wide lens. This upgrade would position the iPhone 17 Pro Max as the first iPhone with an entirely 48-megapixel rear camera system, including main, ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses. In comparison, the current iPhone 15 Pro models feature a mix of 48-megapixel main, 12-megapixel ultra-wide, and 12-megapixel telephoto lenses.
The iPhone 16 series is expected to make its debut in September this year. Apple has a track record of launching new iPhones in September and the same is expected to happen with the 2024 devices as well.
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