To make its “Pro” iPhones more attractive, Apple often reserves some exclusive features a bit of long time. For example, the latest vanilla and Plus iPhone 16 still have 60Hz displays, something that could change in the iPhone 17 series. Another feature only present on the latest Pro variants is the Tetraprism lens that enables 5x optical zoom. A new report claims that the 5x telephoto camera will remian exclusive to the iPhone 17 Pro variants.
Apple won’t bring a 5x telephoto camera to non-Pro iPhone 17 models, report claims
According to reports, Apple will restructure its iPhone catalog in 2025. The low popularity of iPhone Plus models will lead the company to replace the iPhone 17 Plus with a slimmer iPhone 17 Air. The company wants to appeal to aesthetics as the key selling point of the device. That said, neither the iPhone 17 nor the alleged iPhone 17 Air will have the most advanced optical zoom capabilities that the Cupertino giant can offer, The Elec claims.
Apple debuted its Tetraprism 5x telephoto lens on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Even the iPhone 15 Pro had a 3x optical zoom back then. This year, the company integrated the sensor into the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. It could be several years before we see it on non-Pro iPhones. After all, if reports of 120Hz displays across the iPhone 17 series are true, the company would have maintained a four-year exclusivity period for Pro models.
Leaks surrounding the iPhone 17 Air claim that it will have a single 48MP rear camera. Therefore, it would be impossible to integrate the advanced optical zoom system into its body. In this regard, it could be similar to the iPhone SE 4 that will reportedly arrive in 2025, but months earlier. An Apple A19 chip may power the iPhone 17 Air, which will also feature a Dynamic Island.
iPhone 17 Air to debut Apple’s first 5G modem
The biggest technological breakthrough for Apple could be the inclusion of its first-ever in-house-designed 5G modem. Users probably won’t see any substantial changes in terms of connectivity quality. After all, the Qualcomm modems that Apple has been using are among the best and most reliable in the industry. However, if Apple’s in-house modem project goes well, the company will be able to reduce manufacturing costs on future devices.
2024-11-25 15:08:02