[ekneeiphone]

The Apple website ( in the comparison page of the pro vs pro max in a section entitled “12 Promax. Cameras maximus.”) states the 12 pro max has a “5x optical zoom range” ( telephoto). However, another
Section of the page has a photo with a caption under it which states “ 2.5x optical zoom on the 65 mm telephoto camera lets you see all that close-up detail without being right next to your subject.”
In addition various publications state it is merely a 2.50 optical zoom.
Which is correct? 2.5 or 5 optical zoom on the iPhone 12 Pro Max?

[torbjornhb]

5x optical zoom for iPhone 12 Pro Max.

[bchain996]

5x optical zoom for iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Kinda deceitful because they're saying 5x optical zoom but they're basing that off of the wide angle

I don't think it's a literal 5x periscope optical zoom lens like you'd find on Note 20 Ultra.