iPhone 17 Pro Rumored to Feature 8x Optical Zoom, New Pro Camera App, and Dual Camera Buttons

A bold new rumor has emerged about Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro, and if true, it's set to be a massive leap forward for mobile photography. According to a MacRumors-sourced tipster allegedly familiar with Apple’s internal promotional material, the next-gen iPhone Pro could pack some seriously powerful camera features.

iPhone 17 Pro Camera Upgrades (Rumored)

📸 8x optical zoom lens – The current iPhone 16 Pro maxes out at 5x, but the iPhone 17 Pro could use a new physically-moving zoom module, possibly similar to:

Sony’s Xperia 1 series with continuous zoom

Huawei Pura 80 Ultra’s dual focal-length system

This would be a significant leap for zoom photography, giving Apple users greater flexibility for both photo and video shooting.

New Pro Camera App Incoming?

Apple is also rumored to be launching a brand-new Pro camera app to rival third-party powerhouses like Halide, Kino, and FiLMiC Pro. This aligns with previous leaks suggesting Apple is focused on significantly enhancing video creation tools in the iPhone 17 series.

Dual Camera Control Buttons?

Here’s where things get really interesting: the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max may feature two physical Camera Control buttons – one on the bottom-right side (like current models), and a second button on the top edge for improved ergonomics and control.

If true, this would offer DSLR-like handling, further bridging the gap between smartphones and professional cameras.

Other Design Details

A centered Apple logo on the back

A new copper-like color variant

As always, take this with a grain of salt. These features reportedly come from internal promotional content, which means plans could still change before launch. But if Apple does deliver on these innovations, the iPhone 17 Pro could redefine mobile photography and video once again.