iPhone 15 Pro Max users are showing off the phone's 5x zoom abilities on TikTok. Samsung fans pointed out that they've enjoyed super zoom on the Galaxy S23 Ultra since February.

This is exactly what enables the iPhone 15 Pro Max to be unique among Apple's current lineup — having a 5x optical zoom means extra utility. Even though there are phones with a longer optical ...

The smaller 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro did not get this upgrade, retaining its 3x zoom. However, both the upcoming 2024 iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will get the same 5x telephoto lens.

“iPhone 15 Pro is built for show business. Whether shooting cinematic stunts in ProRes 4K at 60 fps directly to an external drive or capturing a dramatic 5x optical zoom on Pro Max. New Log ...

With the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Apple gave its mobile camera a long overdue upgrade, pushing its maximum optical zoom from 3x to 5x. It also extended the digital zoom limit from 15x to 25x, allowing ...

In the iPhone 15 Pro Max, the tetraprism camera system has a "folded" design that allows it to fit inside the smartphone, enabling up to 5x optical zoom and up to 25x digital zoom.

In well-lit conditions, both the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the iPhone 16 Pro Max deliver exceptional results. However, there are some notable differences in their image processing.

Like the iPhone 15 Pro Max, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is its maker’s biggest phone, clocking in at a whopping 6.8 inches, just a smidgen bigger than the 6.7-inch iPhone. This year’s model ditches ...

But, maybe I should be. Over my seven months with an iPhone 15 Pro Max, I've traveled across the country with it, watched TV and movies on it, played games and even taken it to a surf rock show.

Prices start at $999 for an iPhone 15 Pro and $1,199 for the iPhone 16 Pro Max — with up to $1,000 trade-in offers available.