Just a heads up, if you buy something through our links, we may get a small share of the sale. It’s one of the ways we keep the lights on here. Click here for more.Cameras are an integral part of a flagship smartphone’s release, and at least, in this space, Apple usually never disappoints. Typically, Apple introduces one or more camera enhancements to its flagship “Pro” iPhones every year to keep the fan base interested and encourage them to upgrade. With the iPhone 16 series, Apple introduced the new 48MP ultra-wide camera and a new 48MP fusion camera to the Pro models. The new camera control button is also noteworthy. We think this year will be no different. A recent report from Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station suggests that Apple may upgrade its telephoto lens from 12MP to 48MP for both iPhone 17 Pro models. If the leak is accurate, the iPhone 17 Pro models may ditch the 12MP sensors altogether. Additionally, the front cameras may get bumped up to 24MP on the iPhone 17 Pro models Initial reports suggested that Apple may only bump up the resolution of the telephoto lens on the iPhone 17 Pro Max. However, with the latest report, DCS claims that the said upgrade will be available to both iPhone 17 Pro models, resulting in sharper and crisper images when zooming in and snapping faraway subjects. Image: Apple/KnowTechie Additionally, DCS says that Apple is also expected to bump up the resolution of the front sensor…iPhone 17 Pro models may retire 12MP sensors altogether