iPhone 17 Pro Models Again Rumored to Feature 48MP Telephoto Camera, 12GB of RAM, and More

[MacRumors]

While the iPhone 17 Pro models are still nearly a year away from launching, analyst Jeff Pu has already outlined his expectations for the devices.

In a research note with investment bank Haitong International this week, Pu reiterated his previous claim that both the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature a 48-megapixel Telephoto rear camera and a 24-megapixel front camera. Both the Telephoto and front cameras shoot at 12 megapixels on iPhone 16 Pro models.

He also expects the iPhone 17 Pro models to be equipped with 12GB of RAM, up from 8GB in iPhone 16 Pro models. This increase in memory would contribute to improved performance for Apple Intelligence and multitasking.

The analyst continues to believe that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature a "much narrowed Dynamic Island," as a result of the device adopting a smaller "metalens" for the Face ID system. This would be the first size reduction for the Dynamic Island since it debuted on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max in 2022.

Pu outlined a few less-surprising details that are apparently planned for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, including unchanged 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display sizes for the devices, respectively. He also expects the devices to have an A19 Pro chip manufactured with TSMC's same 3nm process as used for the A18 Pro chip.

Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 17 Pro models in September 2025, alongside a regular iPhone 17 and an all-new, slimmer "iPhone 17 Air."

Article Link: iPhone 17 Pro Models Again Rumored to Feature 48MP Telephoto Camera, 12GB of RAM, and More

 

[reidmangel]

Is the telephoto lens rumored to remain at 5x optical zoom?

 

[Seanm87]

Looks like a skip year then. My wallet will be happy.

 

[N0ughtsAndCr0sses]

Let the gossip begin!

 

[endemize]

Is the telephoto lens rumored to remain at 5x optical zoom?

Probably but with a 48mp camera it can do 10x as a 12mp image so it would double the range it currently has.

 

[victorvictoria]

Little bit early for this kind of speculation, no?

 

[cpnotebook80]

Getting iPhone fatigue … incremental updates mean nothing to the regular user. My iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 -14 my friends uses are perfect for what they do. Unless it’s revolutionary, not going to switch.

 

[UltimaKilo]

I don't take any rumors seriously until March, at the earliest. Until Apple starts talking to manufacturers about the products, these "rumors" are worthless.

 

[btrach144]

The need to address stabilization of the 5x camera. It’s very shaky. 48mp detail will only show off hand shake even more.

 

[BigDO]

Interesting but I’ll hold out for iPhone 18 Thicc.

 

[Saturn1217]

Probably but with a 48mp camera it can do 10x as a 12mp image so it would double the range it currently has.

Never going to happen but I wish they would pair a 48mp sensor with going BACK to 3x so we could get 3x AND 6x optical zoom. That makes more sense than leaving a gap between 2x and 5x and adding 10x which very few people actually need or use.

 

[VisceralRealist]

Hmm. Don't think I want to hold out any longer, but this sounds like a pretty good update. If the rumors that the non-Pro phones are getting ProMotion is true, then it represents a significant step forward.

 

[Mrkevinfinnerty]

thicker than a snicker

 

[endemize]

Never going to happen but I wish they would pair a 48mp sensor with going BACK to 3x so we could get 3x AND 6x optical zoom. That makes more sense than leaving a gap between 2x and 5x and adding 10x which very few people actually need or use.

I disagree. A 10x zoom would welcome. 3x zoom is pointless. Apple please don’t go back to 3x.

 

[Saturn1217]

I’m surprised they are saying it will be the same 3nm process. TSMC has an improved 3nm process (N3P) compared to what is in the A18/Pro (N3E) which I hope they would use.

This is almost certainly going to be my next phone (unless Apple royally messes up and then I’ll get a 16 Pro Max).

PLEASE don’t mess this up Apple!

 

[MrRom92]

As someone who’s gotten off the annual upgrade train after a solid decade, the 17PM will most likely be my next iPhone. a 2TB model and faster wired charging could really do a lot to seal the deal.

 

[relmz]

I wonder if 12GB devices will get more Apple Intelligence features

 

[neilw]

If this is true then the 17 Pro will be my next phone, coming from a 13 Pro. Sounds good to me.

 

[exodiusprime]

I was originally planning on a 15 PM til I found a great deal on a used 14 PM 512GB. While it's definitely great for most of what I do, having 48MP on all 3 cameras would be the only real reason to upgrade (as USB-C and AI are currently just "nice to have", whenever AI finally gets released this month)

 

[SamRyouji]

17 Pro? It's already powerful and fast for what it is. I only care about two things:
1. Bring better lens to fix the lens flare issue. It's been there since the beginning of iPhone as far as I know.
2. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, MAKE IT IN RED OR AT LEAST BURGUNDY.

 

[derdante]

Put the narrower Dynamic Island in the Pro models as well. No reason not to.

 

[cocky jeremy]

I'm in even if the front facing camera is all they upgrade. That is loooong overdue.

 

[redbeard331]

17 Pro? It's already powerful and fast for what it is. I only care about two things:
1. Bring better lens to fix the lens flare issue. It's been there since the beginning of iPhone as far as I know.
2. MAKE IT IN RED OR AT LEAST BURGUNDY

Make it orange.

And yes the flare is terrible, I saw a review where the only phone that didn’t do it was the Samsung, wish Apple would work with them on this issue.

 

[Jimmy Bubbles]

Little bit early for this kind of speculation, no?

Pfffft! Never too early. Get ready for the iPhone 21 rumors! It’ll be old enough to buy alcohol.

 

[Jimmy Bubbles]

Put the narrower Dynamic Island in the Pro models as well. No reason not to.

I keep hoping my Dynamic Island will sink, but not happening unfortunately.