iPhone 18 Pro Max May Gain 6x Telephoto Edge as iPhone 18 Pro Camera Parity Wavers
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Updated · 9to5Mac · Aug 18
iPhone 18 Pro Max May Gain 6x Telephoto Edge as iPhone 18 Pro Camera Parity Wavers
3 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · Aug 18
Summary
Ice Universe said two telephoto upgrades once expected on both iPhone 18 Pro models may now be limited to the Pro Max, breaking earlier expectations of camera parity.
The rumored Pro Max-only features are 6x optical zoom and a more advanced five-refraction prism system, while the smaller Pro might offer only 5x-6x zoom.
That split would give the Pro Max both longer reach and better low-light telephoto performance, even though the current iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max share identical 48MP rear-camera hardware.
The claim remains uncertain because the leaker used "may," and separate reports have also conflicted on whether a variable-aperture main camera will be exclusive to the Pro Max.