Both iPhone 17 Pro models will reportedly ditch the 12MP front and telephoto cameras in favor of 24 and 48MP ones.

The expected launch might still be some eight months off, but we're already hearing numerous leaks and rumors around the Apple iPhone 17 – and the latest tidbit from those in the know suggests the cameras on the Pro and Pro Max models may get both downgrades and upgrades.

Leaked details indicate that the new iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will have major camera upgrades, including a 48MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom and a 24MP selfie camera. These upgrades are expected to improve photography capabilities in general.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max saw a couple of major improvements to its camera setup, gaining a new 48MP Fusion camera as well as a 48MP ultrawide lens. The Fusion camera worked faster than its predecessor, resulting in faster focus and no shutter lag. The ultrawide camera introduced higher resolution than the 12MP sensor Apple previously used.

In the rapidly evolving world of smartphone photography, brands are constantly pushing the boundaries to deliver the best possible camera experience. The

These models were discontinued back in September. With the launch of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max in September, Apple stopped selling the

The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are rumored to feature notable camera upgrades, according to details shared by a tipster on Weibo, the Chinese microblogging platform. Although these successors to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are not expected to launch until later this year,