The iPhone 17 Pro is reportedly set to feature a new telephoto lens with 48 megapixels, shifting from the current 5x optical zoom to a 3.5x zoom. This change aims to enhance portrait photography and improve digital zoom capabilities beyond 5x using software cropping. Apple's strategy mirrors Samsung's approach, focusing on software enhancements rather than solely on optical zoom. Additionally, the iPhone 17 series may introduce features like 8K video recording and a 24MP front camera. Official details are expected in September, pending confirmation from Apple.