The rumor of the iPhone 17 Pro model was rejected to promote the optical zoom of the telephoto camera

The iPhone 17 Pro model is rumored to get a new rear panel design, in which the camera module is increased horizontally from one end to the other. Ever since the new long camera bar was reported, many people have wondered whether it was just a beauty option or a purpose behind it. Some reports have claimed that the new design may indicate that Apple is tying flash or Lidar; However, according to a tipster, changes can be made to increase the optical zoom capacity of the telephoto camera.

The iPhone 17 Pro model telephoto camera can get 8X optical zoom

In your first youtube Video Since Apple’s trial, the frontpagatech’s John Prosar claimed that there may be an unusually large empty space between the triangular camera layout on the left and a technical purpose of flash and lidar sensors on the right. He claimed, exposing it is a speculation that cupertino-based tech giants can plan to fit a large telephoto camera sensor at that place to increase the optical zoom from the current 5X.

These speculations were also reported by macromors last month. Citing an anonymous tipster, the publication claimed that the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max may have a new 48-megapixel telephoto lens with 8X optical zoom. The report also mentions that the lens is moving, which allows for continuous optical zoom in various focal lengths.

The same report also claimed that the upcoming Pro model is also expected to get a new Pro camera app that will allow users to keep more control when capturing photos and videos. It is not clear that non-PRO models will get access to the app. Additionally, whether it will be a completely new app or an updated final cut camera app is also not known at this time.

Separately, a 9to5mac Report Claimed that the iPhone 17 Pro Max model may have an anti-reflex display similar to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. It is also said to be a large battery and a 24-megapixel Trudebath Front-Fesing camera.