Both the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature an upgraded 48-megapixel tetraprism camera, making them the first iPhone models to feature an entirely 48-megapixel rear camera system, claims a new rumor from China.

According to Weibo account Digital chat stationiPhone 17 Pro camera specs will include a 48MP 1/1.3-inch Fusion lens, a 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a new upgraded 48MP tetraprism telephoto lens (up from 12MP on iPhone 16 Pro models). Both main and telephoto lenses. They say that these are hybrid fiberglass lenses. Meanwhile, both the Pro models will come with a 24MP front camera, the source said.

This statement is in line with the forecast of Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. IN June 2024 ReportKuo said the iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature an upgraded 48MP tetraprism camera for improved photo quality and zoom features. Kuo said he’s not sure if the updated Tetraprism camera will only be on the iPhone 17 Pro Max, but today’s rumors indicate that both Pro models will receive the update. According to Kuo, the new camera requires entirely new prism designs, which should have a shorter form factor to reduce the height of the camera.

Today’s rumors also confirm Apple analyst Jeff Pu’s August statement that all four iPhone 17 models will feature updated 24-megapixel front camera. By comparison, all iPhone 16 models have a 12-megapixel front-facing camera. Kuo too last year stated that at least one iPhone 17 model will feature a 24-megapixel front-facing camera with a six-element lens, so rumors of this update are now circulating from multiple sources, making it more likely. Kuo said these changes will “significantly improve image quality” and low-light performance.

iPhone 17 models are expected to be released in September 2025. There are rumors that Apple will introduce a new line of four models that does not include the iPhone Plus model. in favor of a thinner device which we loosely call the “iPhone 17 Air”, while the iPhone 17 Pro models are said to have a completely redesigned back cover, half aluminum, half glass, with new rectangular camera module which could lead to uses a smaller main camera sensor.

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