London: Apple’s newly launched iPhone 17 Pro is making headlines after a video demonstrating its extraordinary zoom capability went viral on Instagram. The clip shows the Wembley Stadium arch in London captured from a distance of 18 kilometres, leaving viewers amazed at the phone’s camera technology.
Viral video from Wandsworth
The video was shared by Instagram user Lorenzo Chiaraluce, who filmed the iconic stadium arch while sitting at his dining table in Wandsworth. The text overlay read:
“Seeing the Wembley Stadium arch from my dining table in Wandsworth town (18 km away). iPhone 17 Pro really said zoom.”
The clip was later reshared by the Instagram page ‘UB1UB2: Southall, West London’, quickly garnering over 3 lakh views. The repost caption joked, “Galileo Galilei would lose his mind if he saw this video,” with overlay text highlighting the iPhone 17 Pro’s insane zoom.
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Social media reactions
The video sparked widespread awe and amusement among users. Some compared the phone to a telescope:
- “This looks like something out of a telescope, not a phone.”
- “Apple finally gave us a zoom worth the price.”
- “It almost feels unreal, like the phone is bending reality.”
Humorous reactions also went viral, with users joking:
- “Neighbourhood gossip just got an upgrade.”
- “Now I am worried my neighbours can see me too.”
- “This feels like Galileo with Wi-Fi.”
iPhone 17 series launch in India
Apple officially launched the iPhone 17 series in India on 19 September 2025. The iPhone 17 Pro Max, priced at ₹1,49,900, is available in Silver, Deep Blue, and a new Cosmic Orange, which has drawn attention among Indian buyers for its resemblance to saffron.
The phone offers multiple storage variants, ranging from 256 GB to 2 TB, catering to users with extensive data storage needs.
Conclusion
The viral video highlights Apple’s continuing focus on camera innovation and demonstrates the iPhone 17 Pro’s ability to capture distant objects with stunning clarity. Social media users have embraced the clip for its mix of technology marvel and entertainment, further cementing Apple’s reputation for cutting-edge smartphone photography.