The iPhone 16 Pro Max has been analyzed by the folks at DXOMARK. One of the most demanding and professional tests for smartphone camerasIt has already established its place among its closest rivals. One of the best news is that it has established itself as the best choice in the video space.Again, The overall results leave him off the podium and in the number 4 spot Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is below the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Honor Magic6 Pro. The analysis is based on the results of 3,000 photos and 150 hours of video.

The best video is from the iPhone 16 Pro Max, but it falls behind in overall photography

The results are interesting considering that it has some significant advantages over video. It is characterized by providing a wide dynamic range within its zoom range.. The white balance is precise and has natural color reproduction that has been characterized over the years. Autofocus is fast and accurateAccording to DXOMARK analysis, providing excellent levels of detail and texture, especially when there is a lot of light in the scene.

iPhone 16 Pro’s 48MP ultra-wide camera

However, the negative points revealed by the analysis are, zoom is a disadvantage factor considering that there is “inconsistent detail” in the range and for having “Lack of detail” in photos taken with ultra-wide-angle lens. Group photos have the problem of narrow depth of field. Not all subjects in a group photo are in focus. Unwanted details like glare and image noise were also found to the point of being classified as a “buzz”.

In the analysis of mobile device cameras, 10 criteria were determined for photography and 7 for video. iPhone 16 Pro Max scores better in terms of color accuracy and previewIn terms of video recording, color, noise level and stabilization are its most prominent strengths.

As mentioned above, in still photography, Noise is its weakest point, scoring 94 out of 117 points.The iPhone 16 Pro Max’s autofocus feature managed to get 105 points out of 125. In the telephoto lens criterion, it scored 105 points out of 120. As for the video, the only “low” score was in the texture; it received 114 points out of 118For most ratings, both video and photo, the difference between the resulting score and the total score is between 1 and 5 points.

iPhone 16 Pro camera module is very decisive

iPhone 16 Pro Max outperforms Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

In the final decision, DXOMARK highlights that the iPhone 16 Pro Max beats the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra mainly in terms of video, but also in photographyAnother shocking fact is that the main camera hardware for them has not changed from the previous year.

There were improvements in some areas of display and performance, but the overall pace of improvement appeared to be slower. What directly benefits the user is the inclusion of display functions related to photo styles.. The new 48MP ultrawide camera was not very well-reviewed and no specific improvements were noted. The zoom is inconsistent at 2x and 5x shots, especially when there is no good level of detail.

Every company has a different design commitment

It is the best in the video section and is surpassed in 4K tests and variable frame rate. The new 4K mode at 120 fps and the range that allows customization of the settings stand out as “not available in other competing devices”.

No doubt, iPhone 16 Pro Max will face criticism for its camera. We have already seen the criticisms made about megapixels last week. We are sure that the best decision will be made by the end user who switches to this model. It is worth emphasizing that there are very few changes regarding the photo-focused cameras in the last generations.

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