iPhone 17 Pro Max leaks: Significant camera system overhaul with 48MP lenses, predicts Ming-Chi Kuo

With the launch of the Apple iPhone 16 series just two months away, the tech community is already buzzing with leaks and rumors about next year's iPhone 17. Speculation about the 2025 iPhone 17, especially the Pro Max model, has started to swirl, causing many iPhone enthusiasts to debate whether to upgrade to the iPhone 16 series or wait for the next big release. A recent report by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo might just convince some to hold off for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, given its projected camera advancements.

Kuo's analysis suggests that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature a significant upgrade in its camera system, potentially boasting a 48MP Tetraprism lens to enhance zoom functionality. 

Although the iPhone 16 Pro Max is also expected to include a Tetraprism camera, there will be notable differences in sensor size. Kuo indicated that the iPhone 17 Pro Max might come equipped with a 1/2.6-inch 48MP CIS sensor, a step up from the 1/3.1-inch 12MP sensor used in previous models.

Adding to the excitement, Jeff Pu previously pointed out that Apple could be developing a 48MP telephoto lens specifically for the iPhone 17 Pro Max. These camera improvements aim to better integrate the iPhone with Apple’s Vision Pro technology. 

Moreover, it is speculated that the main and ultra-wide cameras on the iPhone 17 Pro Max will also feature 48MP sensors, potentially making it the first iPhone with all three cameras supporting this high resolution.

While the iPhone 16 Pro Max is anticipated to deliver notable camera enhancements compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, it remains too early to definitively determine whether the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be the superior upgrade. As Apple has yet to officially announce the iPhone 16 series, it is prudent to wait for their confirmation to understand what advancements are truly on the horizon.