The iPhone 17 will be able to shoot videos at 8k resolution
By ForGeeks Apple fans have been waiting a long time for the ability to record video in 8K, while users of flagship Android devices have long enjoyed the feature. The iPhone 16 series has been limited to 4K recording, but a reliable tipster claims that the iPhone 17 lineup (possibly the Pro models) will offer 8K recording for the first time. This update could be a significant step forward for Apple in mobile video recording.
This update could be a significant step forward for Apple in mobile video recording.
The support for 8K recording suggests that the iPhone 17 Pro models will feature a high-resolution telephoto lens. Currently, the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus support 4K video recording at up to 60fps, while the Pro and Pro Max can reach 120fps. Apple was already rumored to have the technology to record 8K in the iPhone 16, but shelved it due to the insufficient resolution of the telephoto lens. With a sensor of just 12 MP, it’s not capable of providing the necessary number of pixels (roughly 33 MP) for 8K recording.
An iPhone 16 Pro and a Pro Max are rumored to have 8K recording.
According to industry sources, Apple decided to drop the feature last year to ensure seamless recording with different lenses. Imagine a situation where you’re shooting in 8K but can’t switch to a telephoto lens mid-frame. This is a pretty common problem on Android devices, and it makes sense that Apple didn’t want to follow suit. For the iPhone 17 to be able to record in 8K, a more powerful telephoto lens is likely being developed to ensure that all lenses are compatible with ultra-high-resolution video.
An iPhone 17 is likely to have a more powerful telephoto lens, which will ensure that all lenses are compatible with ultra-high-resolution video.
The move could be a rare opportunity for Apple to catch up with competitors that have been offering 8K video recording for years. It’s also a response to the demands of content creators who want more from iPhone cameras. While some may chuckle at the fact that Apple is only making this move now, after years of emphasizing “quality over features,” if the leak is confirmed, the iPhone 17 series could redefine mobile video recording for Apple users by combining brand identity with ultra-high resolution. Details remain scarce for now, but the upgraded sensor could finally allow the iPhone to record 8K without the compromises that have held back many of its Android counterparts.
