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It\u2019s only February, and rumours about the next mainline iPhone\u2014especially the iPhone 17 Pro<\/a>\u2014are starting to emerge. Luckily, some of these leaks suggest that we might finally get a fresh, new design this time around, signalling the end of years of incremental upgrades.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n That being said, there are a few key areas where the iPhone 17 Pro, particularly the iPhone 17 Pro Max, must improve. The Max variant is significantly larger than the standard Pro, and we believe it should do much more. We’ve seen phones like Samsung’s Ultra models, including the Galaxy S25 Ultra<\/a> and its predecessors, offering far more features compared to their vanilla counterparts. Apple should take a similar approach, pushing even higher-end hardware in its Max variants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n With that in mind, here are the key upgrades we\u2019d love to see in the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Of course, these are just wishlist items, and not confirmed features.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Samsung\u2019s Ultra models, including the Galaxy S25 Ultra, have consistently featured four cameras, with two dedicated telephoto lenses. But why are two telephoto cameras so important? Well, unlike zoom lenses in DSLR and mirrorless cameras, smartphone cameras have fixed focal lengths\u2014such as 24mm, 28mm, 75mm, or 125mm, depending on the manufacturer’s approach. This means that unless Apple adds an intermediate telephoto lens, any zoom between 1x and 5x is purely digital.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Apple’s \u2018Fusion Camera\u2019 technology allows the main sensor to crop in for optical-quality zoom, but let\u2019s be honest\u2014it\u2019s not a true replacement for a dedicated optical lens. The Galaxy S25 Ultra, for instance, features a 3x telephoto lens to bridge the gap between 1x and 5x zoom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n We\u2019d love to see Apple adopt a similar approach by adding an extra telephoto lens, improving overall zoom quality and reducing noise in low-light conditions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n While we are at it, we would also want the 5x iPhone telephoto camera to get improvements. Because, while decent, it struggles in challenging lighting scenarios and falls short of competitors like the Vivo X200 Pro<\/a>, which excels at sharp, detailed night-time portraits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Don\u2019t get us wrong\u2014the Max variant of the iPhone already offers some of the best battery life in any smartphone. The iPhone 16 Pro Max, for instance, is a two-day phone for most users. However, despite its impressive efficiency, its battery capacity\u2014reportedly 4,685mAh\u2014could be increased further.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Given the size of the Pro Max, Apple could easily fit, let us say, a 5,500mAh battery inside, paired with its highly optimised A-series chipset and iOS. Combine that with faster charging, and we\u2019d have an absolute battery powerhouse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n So far, the only real advantage of the Pro Max\u2019s larger 6.9-inch display is a more immersive media experience. Otherwise, the software experience remains identical to the smaller 6.3-inch Pro model\u2014it\u2019s just scaled up. Apple should take inspiration from Samsung, which offers additional multitasking features on larger-screen devices.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Since the iPhone 12 Pro, Apple\u2019s Pro models have looked almost identical. If you compare an iPhone 13 Pro to an iPhone 15 Pro in the same colour, it\u2019s nearly impossible to tell them apart at a glance. The symmetrical camera layout, flat sides, and overall design language have remained largely unchanged.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n While the current design is undoubtedly premium, it\u2019s starting to feel stale. Fortunately, leaks suggest that the iPhone 17 Pro models might feature a Google Pixel 9<\/a>-like camera visor, with the camera module extending horizontally across the back. This could add a fresh visual identity to the iPhone lineup, making the device more distinctive and exciting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Catch all the Technology<\/a> News and Updates on Live Mint. Download The Mint News App<\/a> to get Daily Market Updates<\/a> & Live Business News<\/a>.<\/p>\n More<\/span>Less<\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It\u2019s only February, and rumours about the next mainline iPhone\u2014especially the iPhone 17 Pro\u2014are starting to emerge. 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A better telephoto camera, possibly with an extra lens<\/strong><\/h2>\n
2. A much larger battery<\/strong><\/h2>\n
3. Software optimisations for the larger screen<\/strong><\/h2>\n
4. A fresh new design<\/strong><\/h2>\n