Summary: iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max introduce the A19 Pro chip for performance/efficiency, a triple‑48MP camera array with longer optical‑quality reach, and deep Apple Intelligence integration. The phones support the new Final Cut Camera 2.0 features, including ProRes RAW and genlock.
Why it matters
The Pro line stretches further into creator and gaming territory while anchoring Apple’s on‑device AI roadmap.
Key facts
- Silicon: A19 Pro.
- Cameras: triple 48MP with expanded optical‑quality zoom.
- Pro workflows: ProRes RAW + genlock support via Final Cut Camera 2.0.
What to watch
Thermal performance under long shoots, battery life versus high‑FPS gaming, and third‑party accessories that expose genlock/sync I/O.