The iPhone 17 Pro (Max) gets a striking new camera island that changes the design from the back considerably. Instead of the well-known square island in the corner, Apple probably opts for a rectangular camera island that covers the full width of the device. In addition, handy new camera functions are also added.
For example, all three lenses on the back receive an upgrade to 48 megapixels and Apple introduces a function with which you can simultaneously record videos with the front and rear camera. In addition, the selfie camera gets a big boost: it goes from 12 to 24 megapixels. We list all the details for you.
All lenses 48 megapixels
The iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max get three 48-megapixel cameras on the back for the first time. The main camera (Fusion Lens) and ultragro area lens have already received this upgrade and this year the Tetraprisma Televelens may also be provided with this upgrade. This was still stuck 12 megapixels and you saw that in some photos. Thanks to the high resolution you can continue to zoom in digitally without loss of quality, and portraits are sharper and brighter, even in low light.
At the moment you can use the Tetraprisma Televelens 5x optical without loss of quality. The new 48MP lens is also expected to offer a 3.5x optical zoom (85mm equivalent), which is ideal for portraits.
Boost for selfie camera
The selfie camera of the iPhone 17 Pro (Max) may be from 12 to 24 megapixels. This means that selfies and video calls are a lot sharper and more detailed. Thanks to the doubling of the number of megapixels you can count on brighter images, more details in faces and better performance in low light.
Record videos with the rear and selfie camera
The iPhone 17 Pro (MAX) may introduce a new feature with which you can simultaneously record videos with both the front and rear camera. This option is immediately available in the standard camera app and makes it possible to record two video images at the same time: one of what is happening for you (rear camera) and one of yourself (selfie camera). On the screen you see the image of the rear camera as the main image while recording, while the image of the front camera is displayed in a smaller window, similar to the layout of a facetime conversation.
This function is especially useful for content creators, vloggers and everyone who wants to add reactions or comments to their images. For example, you can film yourself while showing or explaining something, without separate apps or complicated assembly afterwards. The simultaneous recording ensures that both video streams are immediately synchronized, which makes it easier to make dynamic and personal videos.
iPhone 17 Pro (Max): when available?
The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are expected in September 2025. Apple traditionally presents the new models at the beginning of September, after which they are in stores later that month. It is expected that the price of the iPhone 17 devices will increase € 50 to € 100. The current suggested retail price is € 1229 for the Pro and € 1479 for the Pro Max.