Apple iPhone 17 Pro Features Periscope Lens with 10x Optical Zoom and Under-Display Face ID
Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Pro introduces a periscope telephoto lens with 10x optical zoom, under-display Face ID, and an A19 Pro chip built on 2nm technology.
In Brief
The iPhone 17 Pro introduces 10x optical zoom via periscope lens, under-display Face ID, and the A19 Pro chip on TSMC's 2nm process. The device eliminates the Dynamic Island and features Wi-Fi 8 support with a titanium frame.
Apple's next-generation iPhone 17 Pro, expected to launch this September, will feature a periscope telephoto lens capable of 10x optical zoom — a massive leap from the current 5x limit. Sources familiar with the supply chain confirm that Apple has secured exclusive components from LG Innotek and Samsung Electro-Mechanics for the new camera system.
The device will be powered by the A19 Pro chip, manufactured on TSMC's 2nm process, delivering a 25% performance boost and 35% better power efficiency compared to the A18 Pro. This makes the iPhone 17 Pro the first smartphone with a 2nm processor.
Pro Tip
The A19 Pro chip uses TSMC's N2 process with GAAFET (Gate-All-Around) transistors — a major architectural shift from FinFET.
Under-display Face ID technology will finally eliminate the Dynamic Island, giving the iPhone a true all-screen front. The front camera moves beneath the display, using a specialized pixel array that becomes transparent when activated.
“Apple's move to under-display Face ID and 2nm chips puts the iPhone 17 Pro in a league of its own. The periscope lens closes the gap with Android competitors in zoom photography.”
— Ming-Chi Kuo, TF Securities
The iPhone 17 Pro will also feature Wi-Fi 8 support, a Titanium frame with ceramic back, and a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display with peak brightness of 3,000 nits. Pricing is expected to start at $1,299.
Key Takeaways
- 0110x optical zoom periscope telephoto lens — up from 5x on current models
- 02A19 Pro chip on TSMC's 2nm N2 process with GAAFET transistors
- 03Under-display Face ID eliminates the Dynamic Island for true all-screen design
- 0425% CPU performance boost and 35% better power efficiency over A18 Pro
- 05Wi-Fi 8 support and 6.3-inch 3000-nit LTPO OLED display
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the iPhone 17 Pro launch?
Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 17 series in September 2026, with pre-orders starting the same week.
How much will the iPhone 17 Pro cost?
Pricing is expected to start at $1,299 for the base model, with Pro Max pricing starting at $1,499.
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