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iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 17 Pro: I Didn't Expect One Camera Spec to Make Such a Big Difference

The iPhone 17 Pro features an 8x optical zoom telephoto lens with a 48MP sensor, offering sharper long-range photos and better image detail than the base iPhone 17, ZDNET said.

  • ZDNET's reviewer found the iPhone 17 Pro retains a standout camera advantage over the iPhone 17 after alternating between the two on trips.
  • By adding Pro features like a brighter Always-on display and Center Stage, the iPhone 17 narrows the gap with Pro counterparts, ZDNET notes across recent generations.
  • Because the standard model lacks a telephoto lens, the iPhone 17 Pro's triple 48MP system and upgraded telephoto sensor capture more light and true colors, enabling sharper optical zoom and better detail.
  • With Pro prices starting at $1,099, ZDNET recommends the $300 upgrade for buyers who photograph frequently, while the iPhone 17 still takes beautiful photos for many users.
  • Amid reports of a split launch, The Information outlines a strategy separating Pro model debuts from regular iPhone releases, with iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max arriving during the Pro launch window later this year and the standard iPhone 18 delayed until spring.
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The famous Dynamic Island replaced the mythical notch with the arrival of the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. This change was a real revolution because the mobiles of the bitten apple included a new design to show alerts, notifications and other important activities in real time, but, after four generations, there is a possibility that the iPhone 18 Pro does not include Dynamic Island.The famous Digital Chat Station filter has announced on the Chines…

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According to consistent leaks, Apple would prepare a major change for the iPhone 18 Pro. Dynamic Island would be replaced by a technology of Face ID sensors under the screen, leaving only a simple punch for the camera. An expected development of design that would be accompanied by the generalization of 120 Hz screens to the entire range.

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MacRumors broke the news in United States on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
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