# Can the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s 8x Zoom match a Sony a6000? I put it to the test

> When Apple launched its new iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, it couldn't stop talking about the new 8x-zoom powered by the 4x optical zoom 48MP sensor.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/can-the-iphone-17-pro-maxs-8x-zoom-match-a-sony-a6000-i-put-it-to-the-test?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68e1682ed21d2e40b7cc4883)
- **Published:** 2025-10-04
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #apple #sony #zoom #a6000 #match #test #claimed
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