The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will feature a 5x telephoto lens, matching the capabilities of the current iPhone 15 Pro Max. This upgrade, set to launch in September 2024, is expected to boost component shipments by 160%. Looking ahead, the high-end iPhone 17 model, anticipated for late 2025, will introduce a tetraprism camera with a 48-megapixel sensor and increased sensor size to improve image quality and low-light performance. By 2027, the iPhone 19 is projected to receive a significant telephoto camera upgrade with more prisms to extend the light path for greater than 5x optical zoom. While details for the iPhone 17 Pro Max are still uncertain, future advancements indicate a promising evolution in iPhone camera technology.