Why does iPhone 12 Camera only have 0.5x and 1x option?

If you touch and hold the zoom control in Camera app, do you get a range of zoom settings being offered, ranging up to 5x?

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If you don’t, make an appointment with Apple and bring it in.

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CYoungman Said:

"I only see 2 options on my iPhone 12 camera, 0.5x and 1x. Shouldn’t there be an option for 2x optical?"

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iPhone 12 Camara:



Yes. There is a 2x Zoom

1. Go Here: iPhone 12 - Technical Specifications - Apple Support
2. Scroll to: Camera
3. As It Reads: 2x optical zoom out

In-App Restrictions:

Some apps may not permit this.