Unlike Android flagship users, Apple fans have long been waiting for 8K video recording. While the iPhone 16 series capped out at 4K, a reliable tipster now claims the iPhone 17 lineup (likely the Pro models) will leap to 8K recording—a first for iPhones. This upgrade could signal a big shift in Apple’s approach to smartphone videography.
Support for 8K recording suggests the iPhone 17 Pro models will include a high-resolution telephoto
Currently, the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus handle up to 4K recording at up to 60fps, with the Pro and Pro Max reaching up to 120fps. Rumors suggest Apple had the tech for 8K in the iPhone 16 but held back due to the telephoto sensor’s insufficient resolution. At just 12MP, the sensor falls short of the number of pixels (roughly 33MP) required for 8K recording.
As per industry sources, Apple scrapped the feature last year to maintain a seamless recording experience across different lenses—imagine shooting at 8K but being unable to switch to the telephoto lens mid-shot. Yes, this is very common in Android devices, which, quite reasonably, Apple didn’t want to follow. For the iPhone 17 to hit 8K, a beefier telephoto sensor is likely in the works, possibly aligning all lenses for ultra-high-res video.
This move would mark a rare catch-up play for Apple, which has lagged behind Android OEMs flaunting 8K for years. It’s also a nod to creators demanding more from iPhone cameras, though some might chuckle at Apple’s late pivot after years of touting “quality over specs.” If the leak holds, the iPhone 17 series could redefine mobile videography for Apple users, blending that signature polish with ultra-high resolution. Details remain scarce, but an upgraded sensor could finally let iPhones flex 8K recording—without the awkward compromises that held many of its Android counterparts back.
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