{"id":60623,"date":"2025-07-06T05:06:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T05:06:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/technology\/smartphones\/smartphone-reviews\/smartphone-camera-reviews\/apple-iphone-16-pro-max-camera-test-retested\/"},"modified":"2025-07-06T05:06:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T05:06:56","slug":"apple-iphone-16-pro-max-camera-test-retested","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forum.sbenny.com\/blog\/technology\/smartphones\/smartphone-reviews\/smartphone-camera-reviews\/apple-iphone-16-pro-max-camera-test-retested\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Camera test \u2013 Retested"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>We put the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max through our rigorous SBMARK Camera test suite to measure its performance in photo, video, and zoom quality from an end-user perspective. This article breaks down how the device fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases and is intended to highlight the most important results of our testing with an extract of the captured data.<\/p>\n<h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<p><em>Key camera specifications:<\/em><\/p><div id=\"forum-2101014294\" class=\"forum-content-2 forum-entity-placement\">\t\t<div class=\"ad-wrapper\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:250px;text-align:center\">\r\n\t\t\t<!-- In Article Blog -->\r\n\t\t\t<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n\t\t\t\t style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n\t\t\t\t data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n\t\t\t\t data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n\t\t\t\t data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3476569516614521\"\r\n\t\t\t\t data-ad-slot=\"9829044906\"><\/ins>\r\n\t\t\t<script>\r\n\t\t\t\t (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n\t\t\t<\/script>\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Primary: 48MP sensor, quad pixels, 24mm equivalent f\/1.78-aperture lens, Dual Pixel AF, OIS<\/li>\n<li>Ultra-wide: 48MP sensor, 13mm equivalent f\/2.2-aperture lens, Dual Pixel AF<\/li>\n<li>Tele: 12MP sensor, 120 mm equivalent f\/2.8-aperture lens, Dual Pixel AF<\/li>\n<li>A18 Pro chipset<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"row pros-cons\">\n<div class=\"col large-6 bloc-pros\">\n<div class=\"col-inner\">\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Best video mode on a smartphone<\/li>\n<li>Excellent for taking pictures and videos of friends and family<\/li>\n<li>Wide dynamic range across the entire zoom range<\/li>\n<li>Accurate white balance and natural color rendering<\/li>\n<li>Excellent levels of detail and texture in bright light<\/li>\n<li>Fast and accurate autofocus<\/li>\n<li>Effective video stabilization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Like its predecessors, the latest Apple flagship, the iPhone 16 Pro Max, did very well in the SBMARK Camera tests, achieving an overall score that puts it among the very best smartphones for imaging. It shone particularly in video mode where it delivered better results than any other mobile device we have tested. It notably outperforms its main competitor, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, in this area and in photography overall.<\/p>\n<p>Even though the primary camera hardware on the Pro Max remained mostly unchanged over the previous model, Apple still managed to make improvements in a range of image quality and camera performance areas. In video mode, the new iPhone again managed to grab the top spot in our ranking, thanks to outstanding test results across the board at 4K resolution and with the 60fps variable frame rate. In addition, the Apple flagship comes with a new 4K \/120fps mode and a range of \u201cPro\u201d modes that allow for customization of settings and are, in this form, not available on competing devices. In photo mode, the camera benefited from improved processing and new editing options. We particularly noticed an improved color performance at default settings.<\/p><div id=\"forum-3430933731\" class=\"forum-content forum-entity-placement\">\t\t<div class=\"ad-wrapper\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:250px;text-align:center\">\r\n\t\t\t<!-- In Article Blog -->\r\n\t\t\t<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n\t\t\t\t style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n\t\t\t\t data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n\t\t\t\t data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n\t\t\t\t data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3476569516614521\"\r\n\t\t\t\t data-ad-slot=\"9829044906\"><\/ins>\r\n\t\t\t<script>\r\n\t\t\t\t (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n\t\t\t<\/script>\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<p>While the overall rate of improvement in camera performance appears to be slower than in previous years and compared to the competition, users of the new iPhone benefit from the introduction of new imaging features, such as the Undertones and Mood photographic styles, which are not covered by the SBMARK Camera test protocol, but are designed to address real user needs.<\/p>\n<p>While the 16 Pro Max has noticeably improved in terms of both photo and video, this is not the case for zooming. Our testers did not notice any particular texture improvements with the new 48MP ultra-wide camera when compared to the 15 Pro Max. There was also still a lack of image quality consistency across the tele zoom range, with a noticeable drop in detail at tele settings between 2x and 5x.<\/p><div id=\"forum-2052917656\" class=\"forum-content-3 forum-entity-placement\">\t\t<div class=\"ad-wrapper\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:250px;text-align:center\">\r\n\t\t\t<!-- In Article Blog -->\r\n\t\t\t<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n\t\t\t\t style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n\t\t\t\t data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n\t\t\t\t data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n\t\t\t\t data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3476569516614521\"\r\n\t\t\t\t data-ad-slot=\"9829044906\"><\/ins>\r\n\t\t\t<script>\r\n\t\t\t\t (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n\t\t\t<\/script>\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"usecase\">\n<div class=\"usecase-gauge\">\n<div class=\"circular-progress-bar\" data-pct=\"95\" data-value=\"137\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"svg\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" viewport=\"0 0 40 40\" version=\"1.1\"><circle r=\"32\" cx=\"40\" cy=\"40\" fill=\"transparent\" stroke-dasharray=\"201.06176\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\"><\/circle><circle id=\"bar\" r=\"32\" cx=\"40\" cy=\"40\" fill=\"transparent\" stroke-dasharray=\"201.06176\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" style=\"stroke-dashoffset: 188.67123287671px\"><\/circle><\/svg><\/p>\n<div class=\"score-max\">\n                                    <span class=\"best\">BEST 146<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Top score<br \/><span>Oppo Find X8 Ultra<\/span>\n                                    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The iPhone 16 Pro Max comes with an effective automatic night mode, that allows for the capture of bright pictures with a wide dynamic range, even in very low-light scenes. On the downside, image noise was more intrusive, and detail levels were lower in night shots than on the best competitors, such as the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra, factors that can be relevant for exigent photographers.<\/p>\n<p>Low-light video performance, on the other hand, was outstanding. Overall, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is the best device we have tested to date for filming in challenging low-light conditions, capturing almost noise-free footage with very high levels of detail.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-1\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-178624 size-image-box\" style=\"text-align: center; color: #777777; letter-spacing: 0.35px;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\"  ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max \u2013 Bright exposure, some loss of details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"usecase\">\n<div class=\"usecase-gauge\">\n<div class=\"circular-progress-bar\" data-pct=\"95\" data-value=\"143\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"svg\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" viewport=\"0 0 40 40\" version=\"1.1\"><circle r=\"32\" cx=\"40\" cy=\"40\" fill=\"transparent\" stroke-dasharray=\"201.06176\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\"><\/circle><circle id=\"bar\" r=\"32\" cx=\"40\" cy=\"40\" fill=\"transparent\" stroke-dasharray=\"201.06176\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" style=\"stroke-dashoffset: 180.87421383648px\"><\/circle><\/svg><\/p>\n<div class=\"score-max\">\n                                    <span class=\"best\">BEST 159<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Top score<br \/><span>Oppo Find X8 Ultra<\/span>\n                                    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In our tests, we found the iPhone 16 Pro Max to be an excellent device for both capturing portraits and the decisive moment in scenes with motion. The camera delivered excellent skin tones as well as high levels of detail on faces. Zero shutter lag technology allowed for instant capture when the shutter button is pressed. Viewing the iPhone 16 Pro Max images on an HDR screen made them look even more immersive and beautiful. On the downside, a limited depth of field meant that in group shots faces at the back could be slightly out of focus.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-1\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-178415 size-image-box\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778410_64_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\"  ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<div class=\"box-text-inner\">\u00a0Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max \u2013 Well-balanced dynamic range and face exposure, pleasantly warm skin-tone rendering. Slightly low face brightness when displayed on HDR monitor.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"usecase\">\n<div class=\"usecase-gauge\">\n<div class=\"circular-progress-bar\" data-pct=\"95\" data-value=\"130\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"svg\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" viewport=\"0 0 40 40\" version=\"1.1\"><circle r=\"32\" cx=\"40\" cy=\"40\" fill=\"transparent\" stroke-dasharray=\"201.06176\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\"><\/circle><circle id=\"bar\" r=\"32\" cx=\"40\" cy=\"40\" fill=\"transparent\" stroke-dasharray=\"201.06176\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" style=\"stroke-dashoffset: 173.18543046358px\"><\/circle><\/svg><\/p>\n<div class=\"score-max\">\n                                    <span class=\"best\">BEST 151<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Top score<br \/><span>Oppo Find X8 Ultra<\/span>\n                                    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As with the brand\u2019s previous model, image quality lacks consistency across the telephoto zoom range, with a noticeable loss of detail between the 2x and 5x zoom levels. At longer zoom ranges, it still lags behind competitors, particularly the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, which leads in this area. On the video front, the iPhone 16 Pro Max performs well, especially in terms of field of view and smooth adaptation of camera controls during zoom transitions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-1\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-184351 size-image-box\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/drafts\/post-184251\/2260_AppleiPhone16ProMax_DxOMark-550x413.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\u00a0Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max \u2013 Approx 170mm eq or 7x zoom ratio \u2013 Low level of details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Test summary<\/h2>\n<p><em><b>About SBMARK Camera tests<\/b>: SBMARK\u2019s camera evaluations take place in laboratories and real-world situations using a wide variety of use-cases. The scores rely on objective tests for which the results are calculated directly using measurement software in our laboratory setups, and on perceptual tests where a sophisticated set of metrics allow a panel of image experts to compare aspects of image quality that require human judgment. Testing a smartphone involves a team of engineers and technicians for about a week. Photo and Video quality are scored separately and then combined into an overall score for comparison among the cameras in different devices. For more information about the SBMARK Camera protocol, click here. More details on smartphone camera scores are available here. The following section gathers key elements of SBMARK\u2019s exhaustive tests and analyses. Full performance evaluations are available upon request. Please contact us\u00a0 on how to receive a full report.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Camera Scores<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>This graph compares SBMARK photo and video scores between the tested device and references. Average and maximum scores of the price segment are also indicated. Average and maximum scores for each price segment are computed based on the SBMARK database of devices tested.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"subscoreHeading heading-score-v5 level-3 photo  photo\" id=\"photo\">\n<h3>Photo<\/h3>\n<div class=\"subScoreBars\">\n<p>158<\/p>\n<p>Oppo Find X8 Ultra<\/p>\n<p>Oppo Find X8 Ultra<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>About SBMARK Camera Photo tests<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"info-box-content\">\n<p>For scoring and analysis, SBMARK engineers capture and evaluate more than 3,800 test images in controlled lab environments as well as outdoor, indoor and low-light natural scenes, using the camera\u2019s default settings. The photo protocol is designed to take into account the main use cases and is based on typical shooting scenarios, such as portraits, landscape and zoom photography. The evaluation is performed by visually inspecting images Cons a reference of natural scenes, and by running objective measurements on images of charts captured in the lab under different lighting conditions from 0.1 to 10,000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In our tests, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max proved to be one of the best devices for capturing HDR scenes and achieved the best results to date in the color category. Apple has managed to further improve its advanced HDR image format, expanding the dynamic range while keeping HDR-related artifacts, such as ghosting, well under control. This said, the new iPhone lagged slightly behind the best in class in terms of texture\/noise trade-off. It is also worth mentioning that, unlike more recent Huawei flagship phones, the iPhone 16 Pro Max does not feature a hardware (or physical) variable aperture. It can therefore not widen the depth-of-field in scenes where this would make sense, for example, group shots with subjects at different distances from the camera.<\/p>\n<p>Images captured with the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max looked stunning \u2013 brighter and more vivid than ever before \u2013 when viewed in the iPhone Photo App on the device display, or on a MacBook running macOS Sequoia. However, when using a display and player that does not support Apple\u2019s HDR format, the effect was not quite the same, as images are displayed as a standard JPG file, without the HDR effect. Please note that the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra sample images will be correctly displayed on this page when using a display and browser that support Ultra HDR formats. This is not the case for photos taken with Apple and Huawei devices.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that the iPhone 16 Pro Max offers Raw file capture in DNG format, which allows for adjustment of some image parameters in post-production. However, Raw capture is not covered by our test protocol and therefore not covered in this article.<\/p>\n<div class=\"subscoreHeading heading-score-v5 level-4 main  photo\" id=\"photo-main\">\n<div class=\"subscoreTitle\">\n<div class=\"headingIcon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Honor-Magic7-Pro-Camera-test.svg.svg+xml\"><\/div>\n<h4>Main<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subScoreBars\">\n<p>168<\/p>\n<p>Huawei Pura 70 Ultra<\/p>\n<p>Huawei Pura 70 Ultra<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Photo scores<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>The photo Main tests analyze image quality attributes such as exposure, color, texture, and noise in various light conditions. Autofocus performances and the presence of artifacts on all images captured in controlled lab conditions and in real-life images are also evaluated. All these attributes have a significant impact on the final quality of the images captured with the tested device and can help to understand the camera&#8217;s main strengths and weaknesses at 1x.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h5>Close-Up<\/h5>\n<p>Like last year\u2019s iPhone, the iPhone 16 Pro Max comes with an automatic macro mode that uses the camera\u2019s ultra-wide module. In our tests, close-up image quality and performance were similarly good as on the predecessor 15 Pro Max. When compared to the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra, which deploys its tele module in macro mode, the iPhone\u2019s image results lagged slightly behind, with more intrusive image noise and less intense background blur, which some macro photographers might actually prefer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-3\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-178419 size-image-box\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778410_629_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\"  ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max \u2013 Good macro detail, no background blur, cool cast<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-178422 size-image-box\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778410_310_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\"  ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max \u2013 Good macro detail, no background blur, cool cast<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-178321 size-image-box\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\"  ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<div class=\"box-text-inner\">Huawei Pura 70 Ultra \u2013 Natural level of detail at the center of the frame, progressive blur, warm cast<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subscoreHeading heading-score-v5 level-5 exposure  photo\" id=\"photo-exposure\">\n<div class=\"subscoreTitle\">\n<div class=\"headingIcon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Google-Pixel-9a-Camera-Test.svg.svg+xml\"><\/div>\n<h5>Exposure<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subScoreBars\">\n<p>125<\/p>\n<p>Huawei Pura 70 Ultra<\/p>\n<p>Huawei Pura 70 Ultra<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"info-box-content\">\n<p>Exposure is one of the key attributes for technically good pictures. The main attribute evaluated is the brightness level of the main subject through various use cases such as landscape, portrait, or still life. Other factors evaluated are the global contrast and the ability to render the dynamic range of the scene (ability to render visible details in both bright and dark areas). When the camera provides Photo HDR format, the images are analyzed with a visualization on an HDR reference monitor, under reference conditions specified in the ISO-22028-5 standard. Repeatability is also important because it demonstrates the camera&#8217;s ability to provide the same rendering when shooting several images of the same scene.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"tabbed-content two-tabs\">\n<div class=\"tab-panels\">\n<div class=\"panel active entry-content\" id=\"EV_0-diana\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>Brightness on face with illuminance levels (Diana)<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-inner\" style=\"margin:15px 0 0;border: 1px solid #eee;font-size: 11px;padding: 10px;border-radius: var(--global--border-radius);background: #eee;display: block;\">\n                            <em>These graphs represent the output level on the face measured on the images captured by the device under test in multiple lighting conditions on the AFHDR Portrait setup. We show here the intensity measured on the forehead of the realistic mannequin, for a picture displayed on a HDR monitor in standard ISO\/TS 22028-5 playback conditions. The multiple lighting conditions of the scene are characterized by the illumination level in lux and the relative brightness of the backlit panel simulating high dynamic range conditions. Delta EV specifies the difference of luminance in stops between the face and the light panel simulating HDR conditions. The intensity is measured in JND derived from the ICtCp color space.<\/em>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  entry-content\" id=\"EV_4-diana\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>Brightness on face with illuminance levels (Diana)<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>These graphs represent the output level on the face measured on the images captured by the device under test in multiple lighting conditions on the AFHDR Portrait setup. We show here the intensity measured on the forehead of the realistic mannequin, for a picture displayed on a HDR monitor in standard ISO\/TS 22028-5 playback conditions. The multiple lighting conditions of the scene are characterized by the illumination level in lux and the relative brightness of the backlit panel simulating high dynamic range conditions. Delta EV specifies the difference of luminance in stops between the face and the light panel simulating HDR conditions. The intensity is measured in JND derived from the ICtCp color space.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  entry-content\" id=\"EV_7-diana\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>Brightness on face with illuminance levels (Diana)<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>These graphs represent the output level on the face measured on the images captured by the device under test in multiple lighting conditions on the AFHDR Portrait setup. We show here the intensity measured on the forehead of the realistic mannequin, for a picture displayed on a HDR monitor in standard ISO\/TS 22028-5 playback conditions. The multiple lighting conditions of the scene are characterized by the illumination level in lux and the relative brightness of the backlit panel simulating high dynamic range conditions. Delta EV specifies the difference of luminance in stops between the face and the light panel simulating HDR conditions. The intensity is measured in JND derived from the ICtCp color space.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  entry-content\" id=\"EV_9-diana\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>Brightness on face with illuminance levels (Diana)<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>These graphs represent the output level on the face measured on the images captured by the device under test in multiple lighting conditions on the AFHDR Portrait setup. We show here the intensity measured on the forehead of the realistic mannequin, for a picture displayed on a HDR monitor in standard ISO\/TS 22028-5 playback conditions. The multiple lighting conditions of the scene are characterized by the illumination level in lux and the relative brightness of the backlit panel simulating high dynamic range conditions. Delta EV specifies the difference of luminance in stops between the face and the light panel simulating HDR conditions. The intensity is measured in JND derived from the ICtCp color space.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"tabbed-content two-tabs\">\n<div class=\"tab-panels\">\n<div class=\"panel active entry-content\" id=\"EV_0-eugene\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>Brightness on face with illuminance levels (Eugene)<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>These graphs represent the output level on the face measured on the images captured by the device under test in multiple lighting conditions on the AFHDR Portrait setup. We show here the intensity measured on the forehead of the realistic mannequin, for a picture displayed on a HDR monitor in standard ISO\/TS 22028-5 playback conditions. The multiple lighting conditions of the scene are characterized by the illumination level in lux and the relative brightness of the backlit panel simulating high dynamic range conditions. Delta EV specifies the difference of luminance in stops between the face and the light panel simulating HDR conditions. The intensity is measured in JND derived from the ICtCp color space.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  entry-content\" id=\"EV_4-eugene\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>Brightness on face with illuminance levels (Eugene)<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>These graphs represent the output level on the face measured on the images captured by the device under test in multiple lighting conditions on the AFHDR Portrait setup. We show here the intensity measured on the forehead of the realistic mannequin, for a picture displayed on a HDR monitor in standard ISO\/TS 22028-5 playback conditions. The multiple lighting conditions of the scene are characterized by the illumination level in lux and the relative brightness of the backlit panel simulating high dynamic range conditions. Delta EV specifies the difference of luminance in stops between the face and the light panel simulating HDR conditions. The intensity is measured in JND derived from the ICtCp color space.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  entry-content\" id=\"EV_7-eugene\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>Brightness on face with illuminance levels (Eugene)<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>These graphs represent the output level on the face measured on the images captured by the device under test in multiple lighting conditions on the AFHDR Portrait setup. We show here the intensity measured on the forehead of the realistic mannequin, for a picture displayed on a HDR monitor in standard ISO\/TS 22028-5 playback conditions. The multiple lighting conditions of the scene are characterized by the illumination level in lux and the relative brightness of the backlit panel simulating high dynamic range conditions. Delta EV specifies the difference of luminance in stops between the face and the light panel simulating HDR conditions. The intensity is measured in JND derived from the ICtCp color space.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  entry-content\" id=\"EV_9-eugene\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>Brightness on face with illuminance levels (Eugene)<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>These graphs represent the output level on the face measured on the images captured by the device under test in multiple lighting conditions on the AFHDR Portrait setup. We show here the intensity measured on the forehead of the realistic mannequin, for a picture displayed on a HDR monitor in standard ISO\/TS 22028-5 playback conditions. The multiple lighting conditions of the scene are characterized by the illumination level in lux and the relative brightness of the backlit panel simulating high dynamic range conditions. Delta EV specifies the difference of luminance in stops between the face and the light panel simulating HDR conditions. The intensity is measured in JND derived from the ICtCp color space.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In our tests, the iPhone 16 Pro Max offered good target exposure, with better contrast and a wider dynamic range than the previous generation. The latest Apple flagship is now among the very best devices for exposure.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-3\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-178530 size-image-box\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778411_162_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\"  ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<div class=\"box-text-inner\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max \u2013 Wide dynamic range<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-178534 size-image-box\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778411_552_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"414\"  ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<div class=\"box-text-inner\">Google Pixel 9 Pro XL \u2013 Limited dynamic range, highlight clipping in background<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-178537\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778411_358_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\"  ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra \u2013 Highlight clipping in background, contrast issues on subject<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Apple has managed to further improve the HDR processing of its still images, achieving a wide dynamic range, with natural detail preservation in bright and dark areas while keeping artifacts well under control.<\/p>\n<p>On the display side, most competitors offer some form of HDR rendering, with their proprietary HDR format. They all make use of the headroom for background highlights, but differ in the usage on the scene\u2019s main subject. As seen below, Apple and Huawei arguably emphasize the scene\u2019s main subject, compared to Samsung, on this specific scene.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-3\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-178661 size-image-box\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"983\"  ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max \u2013 HDR headroom usage visualization<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-178664 size-image-box\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778411_344_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"983\"  ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Huawei Pura 70 Ultra \u2013 HDR headroom usage visualization<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-178667 size-image-box\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778411_858_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"983\"  ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Samsung\u00a0 Galaxy S24 Ultra \u2013 HDR headroom usage visualization<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This approach occasionally results in the iPhone 16 Pro Max rendering faces with slightly reduced brightness, particularly noticeable on darker skin tones or in backlit and HDR environments. In developing our Camera v6 protocol, we integrated extensive user feedback gathered through studies and insights. As this type of rendering is generally less appreciated by users, it is now explicitly penalized in the latest version of the protocol.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-3\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-184355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/drafts\/post-184251\/Liana_AppleiPhone16ProMax_DxOMark_05-00-rotated.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4284\" height=\"5712\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max \u2013 Slightly low brightness on face when viewed on an HDR monitor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-184358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/drafts\/post-184251\/Liana_HuaweiPura70Ultra_DxOMark_05-00.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3072\" height=\"4096\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Huawei Pura 70 Ultra \u2013 Preferred brightness on face<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-184364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/drafts\/post-184251\/Liana_GooglePixel9ProXL_DxOMark_05-00.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3072\" height=\"4080\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Google Pixel 9 Pro XL \u2013 Preferred brightness on face<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subscoreHeading heading-score-v5 level-5 color  photo\" id=\"photo-color\">\n<div class=\"subscoreTitle\">\n<div class=\"headingIcon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746757076_583_Google-Pixel-9a-Camera-Test.svg.svg+xml\"><\/div>\n<h5>Color<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subScoreBars\">\n<p>129<\/p>\n<p>Xiaomi 15 Ultra<\/p>\n<p>Xiaomi 15 Ultra<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"info-box-content\">\n<p>Color is one of the key attributes for technically good pictures. The image quality attributes analyzed are skin-tone rendering, white balance, color shading, and repeatability. For color and skin tone rendering, we penalize unnatural colors according to results gathered in various studies and consumer insights while respecting the manufacturer&#8217;s choice of color signature.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The iPhone 16 Pro Max is among the best devices in the color category, thanks to excellent and stable color rendering under most conditions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-3\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-178425 size-image-box\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778411_119_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\"  ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max \u2013 Natural colors and pleasantly warm skin tones<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-178428 size-image-box\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778411_15_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\"  ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max \u2013 Slightly blueish\/greenish cast, cool skin tones<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-178332 size-image-box\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778411_240_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"730\"  ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Google Pixel 9 Pro XL \u2013 Slightly pinkish cast, darker exposure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In addition, the device offers a wide range of options for color customization, which can be applied before or after capture. This feature is not covered by our test protocol but is still worth mentioning as it has the potential to meet a real user need, allowing for the fine-tuning of skin-tone rendering in line with personal preferences.<\/p>\n<p>Users can choose from two families of color options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Undertones<\/strong> allows for subtle adjustment of skin tones but also affects the rest of the scene. Options include cool rose, gold, rose gold, amber, and neutral,\u00a0 all of which can be fine-tuned using a pad-like color control on the display.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mood<\/strong> is designed to change the mood of a scene. It is applied in the same way as Undertones but has a stronger impact. Options include Vibrant, Natural, Luminous, Dramatic, Quiet, Cozy and Ethereal. Like for Undertones, the same images can be edited and saved multiple times with various Moods applied.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-3\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-178431 size-image-box\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778411_753_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\"  ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max \u2013 AMBER Undertone<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-178434 size-image-box\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778411_140_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\"  ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max \u2013 COOL ROSE Undertone<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-178437 size-image-box\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778411_703_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\"  ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max \u2013 GOLD Undertone<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-3\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-178774 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778411_814_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\"  ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max \u2013 ROSE GOLD\u00a0 Undertone \u2013 Our model Yannick\u2019s favorite<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-178446 size-image-box\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778411_849_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\"  ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max \u2013 NEUTRAL Undertone<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-178443 size-image-box\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778412_952_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\"  ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max \u2013 STANDARD (default)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subscoreHeading heading-score-v5 level-5 autofocus  photo\" id=\"photo-autofocus\">\n<div class=\"subscoreTitle\">\n<div class=\"headingIcon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746757076_165_Google-Pixel-9a-Camera-Test.svg.svg+xml\"><\/div>\n<h5>Autofocus<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subScoreBars\">\n<p>119<\/p>\n<p>Huawei Pura 70 Ultra<\/p>\n<p>Huawei Pura 70 Ultra<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"info-box-content\">\n<p>Autofocus tests concentrate on focus accuracy, focus repeatability, shooting time delay, and depth of field. Shooting delay is the difference between the time the user presses the capture button and the time the image is actually taken. It includes focusing speed and the capability of the device to capture images at the right time, what is called &#8216;zero shutter lag&#8217; capability. Even if a shallow depth of field can be pleasant for a single subject portrait or close-up shot, it can also be a problem in some specific conditions such as group portraits; Both situations are tested. Focus accuracy is also evaluated in all the real-life images taken, from infinity to close-up objects and in low light to outdoor conditions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In our tests, the latest iPhone offered a zero shutter lag in most conditions, resulting in instant capture of the scene as the shutter button is pressed. This made it quite easy to capture the decisive moment in moving scenes. Some rivals, for example, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, do not offer a zero shutter lag in high-contrast scenes, making capturing scenes with motion a much more difficult task.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-3\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-178485 size-image-box\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778412_203_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\"  ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max \u2013 Image captured when shutter button was pressed<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-178488 size-image-box\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778412_76_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"414\"  ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Google Pixel 9 Pro XL \u2013 Image capture when shutter button was pressed<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-178491 size-image-box\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778413_773_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\"  ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra \u2013 Image captured after shutter button press, subject not in desired position<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This said, unlike some rivals, for example, the Google Pixel 9, the iPhone was not capable of instant capture in very low light conditions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>Autofocus irregularity and speed: 5Lux \u03940EV Tungsten Handheld<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-inner\" style=\"margin:15px 0 0;border: 1px solid #eee;font-size: 11px;padding: 10px;border-radius: var(--global--border-radius);background: #eee;display: block;\">\n                            <em>This graph illustrates focus accuracy and speed as well as zero shutter lag capability by showing the edge acutance versus the shooting time measured on the AFHDR setup on a series of pictures. All pictures were taken in one light condition and indicated illuminant, 500ms after the defocus. The edge acutance is measured on the four edges of the Dead Leaves chart, and the shooting time is measured on the LED Universal Timer.<\/em>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>Autofocus irregularity and speed on AFHDR Portrait Diana setup: 10000Lux \u03940EV D55 Handheld<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>This graph illustrates focus accuracy and  zero shutter lag capability by showing the level of details on the face versus the shooting time measured on the AFHDR Portrait setup on a series of pictures. All pictures were taken at 10000 Lux with D55 illuminant, 500 ms after the defocus. The level of details on the face is measured using SBMARK Detail Preservation Metric on the Realistic Mannequin, and the shooting time is measured on the LED Universal Timer.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>Autofocus irregularity and speed on AFHDR Portrait Eugene setup: 5Lux \u03940EV 2700K Handheld<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>This graph illustrates focus accuracy and  zero shutter lag capability by showing the level of details on the face versus the shooting time measured on the AFHDR Portrait setup on a series of pictures. All pictures were taken at 5 Lux with LED 2700K illuminant, 500 ms after the defocus. The level of details on the face is measured using SBMARK Detail Preservation Metric on the Realistic Mannequin, and the shooting time is measured on the LED Universal Timer.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Like the iPhone 15 generation, the latest Apple device, is not capable of adapting depth of field to scene content. Some rivals are a step ahead of Apple in this respect. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL comes with an AI feature that is capable of sharpening detail in slightly out-of-focus background faces in group shots. Huawei\u2019s latest flagship features a variable aperture and automatically stops down if it makes sense for a particular scene. This widens the depth of field and maintains better focus on all faces in group portraits.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-2\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-2\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"photo-zoom\">\n<div class=\"crop-wrap right-crop\" data-legend=\"Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max - Group Portrait\">\n<p>                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778413_952_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" draggable=\"false\" class=\"croppable\" data-scale=\"0.75\" data-coordinates-x=\"35.51857352437122\" data-coordinates-y=\"37.80248395858273\" data-width=\"5712\" data-height=\"4284\">\n                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max &#8211; Group Portrait                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12 rightCrop100percent with-caption\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0;\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"crop-background\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/photo-tools\/zoom.php?url=https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medias\/post-184251\/BenchDuo_AppleiPhone16ProMax_DxOMark_05-00-1.jpeg&amp;x=35.51857352437122&amp;y=37.80248395858273&amp;width=760&amp;height=636.67') center center no-repeat; zoom: 0.75;;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778413_952_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" style=\"zoom: 1.3333333333333;;\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max &#8211; Limited depth of field, background face out of focus                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-2\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"photo-zoom\">\n<div class=\"crop-wrap right-crop\" data-legend=\"Huawei Pura 70 Ultra - Group Portrait\">\n<p>                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778413_328_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpg\" draggable=\"false\" class=\"croppable\" data-scale=\"1\" data-coordinates-x=\"36.577575037230524\" data-coordinates-y=\"38.49690652662708\" data-width=\"4096\" data-height=\"3072\">\n                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Huawei Pura 70 Ultra &#8211; Group Portrait                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12 rightCrop100percent with-caption\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0;\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"crop-background\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/photo-tools\/zoom.php?url=https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medias\/post-184251\/BenchDuo_HuaweiPura70Ultra_DxOMark_05-00.jpg&amp;x=36.577575037230524&amp;y=38.49690652662708&amp;width=570&amp;height=477.5') center center no-repeat; ;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778413_328_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpg\" style=\";\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Huawei Pura 70 Ultra &#8211; Wide depth of field, thanks to automatic aperture adaptation                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-2\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"photo-zoom\">\n<div class=\"crop-wrap right-crop\" data-legend=\"Google Pixel 9 Pro XL - Group Portrait\">\n<p>                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778413_46_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpg\" draggable=\"false\" class=\"croppable\" data-scale=\"1\" data-coordinates-x=\"34.15700015069497\" data-coordinates-y=\"40.14952939198199\" data-width=\"4080\" data-height=\"3072\">\n                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Google Pixel 9 Pro XL &#8211; Group Portrait                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12 rightCrop100percent with-caption\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0;\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"crop-background\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/photo-tools\/zoom.php?url=https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medias\/post-184251\/BenchDuo_GooglePixel9ProXL_DxOMark_05-00.jpg&amp;x=34.15700015069497&amp;y=40.14952939198199&amp;width=570&amp;height=479.18') center center no-repeat; ;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778413_46_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpg\" style=\";\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Google Pixel 9 Pro XL &#8211; Background face slightly deblurred                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subscoreHeading heading-score-v5 level-5 texture  photo\" id=\"photo-texture\">\n<div class=\"subscoreTitle\">\n<div class=\"headingIcon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746757076_295_Google-Pixel-9a-Camera-Test.svg.svg+xml\"><\/div>\n<h5>Texture<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subScoreBars\">\n<p>128<\/p>\n<p>Oppo Find X8 Ultra<\/p>\n<p>Oppo Find X8 Ultra<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"info-box-content\">\n<p>Texture tests analyze the level of details and the texture of subjects in the images taken in the lab as well as in real-life scenarios. For natural shots, particular attention is paid to the level of details in the bright and dark areas of the image. Objective measurements are performed on chart images taken in various lighting conditions from 0.1 to 10,000+ lux and different kinds of dynamic range conditions. The charts used are the proprietary SBMARK chart (DMC), and the Dead Leaves chart. We also have an AI based metric for the level of details on our realistic mannequins Eugene and Diana.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>SBMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score vs lux levels for handheld conditions<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with the level of lux, for two holding conditions. DMC detail preservation score is derived from an AI-based metric trained to evaluate texture and details rendering on a selection of crops of our SBMARK chart.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Our testers found the 16 Pro Max to be one of the very best smartphones for capturing detail. This is especially true in daylight or under bright artificial light, and most noticeable when looking closely at fine skin texture in close-up portraits. Skin rendering in portraits was very natural, with subtle local contrast and nicely captured finest detail, for example in the hair, on the lips or wrinkles.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-2\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-2\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"photo-zoom\">\n<div class=\"crop-wrap right-crop\" data-legend=\"Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max - Portrait\">\n<p>                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778413_398_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" draggable=\"false\" class=\"croppable\" data-scale=\"0.9\" data-coordinates-x=\"60.89498489344966\" data-coordinates-y=\"33.10778315474347\" data-width=\"5712\" data-height=\"4284\">\n                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max &#8211; Portrait                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12 rightCrop100percent with-caption\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0;\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"crop-background\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/photo-tools\/zoom.php?url=https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medias\/post-178097\/FaceToFace_AppleiPhone16ProMax_DxOMark_05-00.jpeg&amp;x=60.89498489344966&amp;y=33.10778315474347&amp;width=633.33&amp;height=530.56') center center no-repeat; zoom: 0.9;;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778413_398_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" style=\"zoom: 1.1111111111111;;\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max &#8211; High levels of detail                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-2\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"photo-zoom\">\n<div class=\"crop-wrap right-crop\" data-legend=\"Google Pixel 9 Pro XL - Portrait\">\n<p>                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778413_194_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpg\" draggable=\"false\" class=\"croppable\" data-scale=\"1.05\" data-coordinates-x=\"62.26798260512014\" data-coordinates-y=\"31.791346123877993\" data-width=\"4080\" data-height=\"3072\">\n                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Google Pixel 9 Pro XL &#8211; Portrait                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12 rightCrop100percent with-caption\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0;\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"crop-background\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/photo-tools\/zoom.php?url=https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medias\/post-178097\/FaceToFace_GooglePixel9ProXL_DxOMark_05-00-1.jpg&amp;x=62.26798260512014&amp;y=31.791346123877993&amp;width=542.86&amp;height=456.36') center center no-repeat; zoom: 1.05;;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778413_194_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpg\" style=\"zoom: 0.95238095238095;;\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Google Pixel 9 Pro XL &#8211; Slightly lower levels of detail                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-2\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"photo-zoom\">\n<div class=\"crop-wrap right-crop\" data-legend=\"Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra - Portrait\">\n<p>                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778413_208_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpg\" draggable=\"false\" class=\"croppable\" data-scale=\"1.2\" data-coordinates-x=\"61.0094013694222\" data-coordinates-y=\"32.95534413035323\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"3000\">\n                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra &#8211; Portrait                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12 rightCrop100percent with-caption\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0;\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"crop-background\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/photo-tools\/zoom.php?url=https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medias\/post-178097\/FaceToFace_SamsungGalaxyS24Ultra_DxOMark_05-00.jpg&amp;x=61.0094013694222&amp;y=32.95534413035323&amp;width=475&amp;height=397.92') center center no-repeat; zoom: 1.2;;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778413_208_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpg\" style=\"zoom: 0.83333333333333;;\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra &#8211; Lower levels of detail, unatural rendering                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In low light, we observed some loss of detail. Like the predecessor iPhone 15 Pro Max, the new model uses pixel binning in dim conditions, producing lower resolution (12MP) image files.<\/p>\n<div class=\"subscoreHeading heading-score-v5 level-5 noise  photo\" id=\"photo-noise\">\n<div class=\"subscoreTitle\">\n<div class=\"headingIcon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746757076_792_Google-Pixel-9a-Camera-Test.svg.svg+xml\"><\/div>\n<h5>Noise<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subScoreBars\">\n<p>118<\/p>\n<p>Oppo Find X8 Ultra<\/p>\n<p>Oppo Find X8 Ultra<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"info-box-content\">\n<p>Noise tests analyze various attributes of noise such as intensity, chromaticity, grain, structure on real-life images as well as images of charts taken in the lab. For natural images, particular attention is paid to the noise on faces, landscapes, but also on dark areas and high dynamic range conditions. Noise on moving objects is also evaluated on natural images. Objective measurements are performed on images of charts taken in various conditions from 0.1 to 10000 lux and different kinds of dynamic range conditions. The chart used is the Dead Leaves chart and the standardized measurement such as Visual Noise derived from ISO 15739.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>Visual noise evolution with illuminance levels in handheld condition<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>This graph shows the evolution of visual noise metric with the level of lux in handheld condition. The visual noise metric is the mean of visual noise measurement on all patches of the Dead Leaves chart in the AFHDR setup. SBMARK visual noise measurement is derived from ISO15739 standard.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Image noise is one of the most important areas for improvement on the iPhone 16 Pro Max. In our tests, grainy luminance noise was noticeable across all test conditions. In bright light and at small viewing sizes noise was not much of an issue but when taking images in low light and\/or viewing them on a larger display, noise could become quite intrusive. Most of the iPhone\u2019s direct rivals are capable of better managing image noise, with almost noise-free areas of plain color and still good detail in textured elements of the scene.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-2\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-2\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"photo-zoom\">\n<div class=\"crop-wrap right-crop\" data-legend=\"Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max - Lowlight Portrait\">\n<p>                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778413_760_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" draggable=\"false\" class=\"croppable\" data-scale=\"1\" data-coordinates-x=\"47.924019817865926\" data-coordinates-y=\"52.38575166271579\" data-width=\"4032\" data-height=\"3024\">\n                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max &#8211; Lowlight Portrait                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12 rightCrop100percent with-caption\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0;\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"crop-background\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/photo-tools\/zoom.php?url=https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medias\/post-184251\/5301_AppleiPhone16ProMax_DxOMark.jpeg&amp;x=47.924019817865926&amp;y=52.38575166271579&amp;width=570&amp;height=477.5') center center no-repeat; ;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778413_760_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" style=\";\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max &#8211; Visible grain                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-2\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"photo-zoom\">\n<div class=\"crop-wrap right-crop\" data-legend=\"Huawei Pura 70 Ultra - Lowlight Portrait\">\n<p>                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778413_709_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpg\" draggable=\"false\" class=\"croppable\" data-scale=\"1\" data-coordinates-x=\"45.049587140104954\" data-coordinates-y=\"57.022848436909335\" data-width=\"4096\" data-height=\"3072\">\n                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Huawei Pura 70 Ultra &#8211; Lowlight Portrait                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12 rightCrop100percent with-caption\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0;\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"crop-background\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/photo-tools\/zoom.php?url=https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medias\/post-184251\/5301_HuaweiPura70Ultra_DxOMark.jpg&amp;x=45.049587140104954&amp;y=57.022848436909335&amp;width=570&amp;height=477.5') center center no-repeat; ;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778413_709_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpg\" style=\";\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Huawei Pura 70 Ultra &#8211; Low level of noise                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-2\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"photo-zoom\">\n<div class=\"crop-wrap right-crop\" data-legend=\"Google Pixel 9 Pro XL - Lowlight Portrait\">\n<p>                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778413_773_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpg\" draggable=\"false\" class=\"croppable\" data-scale=\"1\" data-coordinates-x=\"50.04202284358453\" data-coordinates-y=\"54.986612097805285\" data-width=\"4080\" data-height=\"3072\">\n                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Google Pixel 9 Pro XL &#8211; Lowlight Portrait                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12 rightCrop100percent with-caption\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0;\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"crop-background\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/photo-tools\/zoom.php?url=https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medias\/post-184251\/5301_GooglePixel9ProXL_DxOMark.jpg&amp;x=50.04202284358453&amp;y=54.986612097805285&amp;width=570&amp;height=479.18') center center no-repeat; ;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778413_773_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpg\" style=\";\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Google Pixel 9 Pro XL &#8211; Slight noise                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subscoreHeading heading-score-v5 level-5 artifacts  photo\" id=\"photo-artifacts\">\n<div class=\"subscoreTitle\">\n<div class=\"headingIcon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746757076_160_Google-Pixel-9a-Camera-Test.svg.svg+xml\"><\/div>\n<h5>Artifacts<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subScoreBars\">\n<p>74<\/p>\n<p>Huawei Pura 70 Ultra<\/p>\n<p>Huawei Pura 70 Ultra<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"info-box-content\">\n<p>The artifacts evaluation looks at flare, lens shading, chromatic aberrations, geometrical distortion, edges ringing, halos, ghosting, quantization, unexpected color hue shifts, among others type of possible unnatural effects on photos. The more severe and the more frequent the artifact, the higher the point deduction on the score. The main artifacts observed and corresponding point loss are listed below.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>Main photo artifacts penalties<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Image artifacts were overall well managed on the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Our testers still observed some flare and ghosting effects, but both artifacts were slightly less noticeable than on last year\u2019s flagship.<\/p>\n<div class=\"subscoreHeading heading-score-v5 level-4 bokeh  photo\" id=\"photo-bokeh\">\n<div class=\"subscoreTitle\">\n<div class=\"headingIcon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751410843_767_Honor-Magic7-Pro-Camera-test.svg.svg+xml\"><\/div>\n<h4>Bokeh<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subScoreBars\">\n<p>160<\/p>\n<p>Oppo Find X8 Ultra<\/p>\n<p>Oppo Find X8 Ultra<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"info-box-content\">\n<p>Bokeh is tested in one dedicated mode, usually portrait or aperture mode, and analyzed by visually inspecting all the images captured in the lab and in natural conditions. The goal is to reproduce portrait photography comparable to one taken with a DLSR and a wide aperture. The main image quality attributes paid attention to are depth estimation, artifacts, blur gradient, and the shape of the bokeh blur spotlights. Portrait image quality attributes (exposure, color, texture) are also taken into account.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Like its predecessor, the iPhone 16 Pro Max produced pleasant image results in bokeh mode, with a nice blur effect on the background as well as pretty good depth simulation and subject isolation, especially when compared to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Still, the latest Apple flagship was not quite up there with the very best in terms of bokeh simulation, due to the shape and contrast of spotlights in the background.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-3\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-178450 size-image-box\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778414_628_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\"  ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max \u2013 Depth artifacts around the earrings, lack of face detail<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-178373 size-image-box\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778414_947_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\"  ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra \u2013 Depth artifacts around the earrings, very saturated skin tones<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-box alignnone wp-image-178376 size-image-box\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778414_746_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\"  ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Huawei Pura 70 Ultra \u2013 Excellent subject segmentation, large spotlight simulation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>By default, the iPhone uses a 2x zoom setting in bokeh mode. Please note that the device also lets you switch to a 1x and 5x tele zoom in portrait mode. This is not covered by the SBMARK Camera test protocol, however. At the longest setting, the tele module is used for capture.<\/p>\n<div class=\"subscoreHeading heading-score-v5 level-4 tele  photo\" id=\"photo-tele\">\n<div class=\"subscoreTitle\">\n<div class=\"headingIcon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746757076_897_Google-Pixel-9a-Camera-Test.svg.svg+xml\"><\/div>\n<h4>Tele<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subScoreBars\">\n<p>133<\/p>\n<p>Xiaomi 15 Ultra<\/p>\n<p>Xiaomi 15 Ultra<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"info-box-content\">\n<p>All image quality attributes are evaluated at focal lengths from approximately 40 mm to 300 mm, with particular attention paid to texture and detail. The score is derived from a number of objective measurements in the lab and perceptual analysis of real-life images.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Telephoto Scores<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>This graph illustrates the relative scores for the different zoom ranges evaluated. The abscissa is expressed in 35mm equivalent focal length. <\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The iPhone 16 Pro Max comes with a new 48MP ultra-wide module. The 5x tele module is now available on both the Pro and Pro Max versions of the iPhone. In our tests, we did not see any major image quality improvements compared to last year\u2019s models. At close-range tele settings, between the primary and tele camera modules, a lack of processing and image fusion still means the iPhone is not quite up there with the very best.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tabbed-content two-tabs\">\n<div class=\"tab-panels\">\n<div class=\"panel entry-content\" id=\"5lux\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>SBMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-inner\" style=\"margin:15px 0 0;border: 1px solid #eee;font-size: 11px;padding: 10px;border-radius: var(--global--border-radius);background: #eee;display: block;\">\n                            <em>This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.<\/em>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel entry-content\" id=\"20lux\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>SBMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel entry-content\" id=\"100lux\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>SBMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel active entry-content\" id=\"1000lux\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>SBMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The 16 Pro Max comes with the same 5x tele camera module as last year\u2019s 15 Pro Max. We were hoping for some improvements at intermediate zoom factors, but image quality, especially image detail, remained inconsistent across the tele zoom range, due to a lack of adequate hardware or software solutions. In our tests, there was a noticeable drop-off in detail after zooming in more than 2x, until the tele camera takes over at 5x. Competitors like Google\u2019s Pixel 9 Pro XL use super-resolution algorithms or image fusion methods to produce more consistent image detail along the tele zoom range.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-2\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-2\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"photo-zoom\">\n<div class=\"crop-wrap right-crop\" data-legend=\"Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max - 110mm eq. tele\">\n<p>                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778414_419_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" draggable=\"false\" class=\"croppable\" data-scale=\"1\" data-coordinates-x=\"52.16002586930314\" data-coordinates-y=\"30.634003300820627\" data-width=\"4032\" data-height=\"3024\">\n                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max &#8211; 110mm eq. tele                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12 rightCrop100percent with-caption\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0;\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"crop-background\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/photo-tools\/zoom.php?url=https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medias\/post-178097\/110mm_SeineMuseum_AppleiPhone16ProMax_DxOMark_05-00.jpeg&amp;x=52.16002586930314&amp;y=30.634003300820627&amp;width=570&amp;height=477.5') center center no-repeat; ;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778414_419_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" style=\";\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max &#8211; Lack of detail                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-2\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"photo-zoom\">\n<div class=\"crop-wrap right-crop\" data-legend=\"Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max - 110mm eq. tele\">\n<p>                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778414_518_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" draggable=\"false\" class=\"croppable\" data-scale=\"1\" data-coordinates-x=\"51.25231028685231\" data-coordinates-y=\"29.827551687917403\" data-width=\"4032\" data-height=\"3024\">\n                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max &#8211; 110mm eq. tele                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12 rightCrop100percent with-caption\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0;\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"crop-background\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/photo-tools\/zoom.php?url=https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medias\/post-178097\/110mm_SeineMuseum_AppleiPhone15ProMax_DxOMark_05-00.jpeg&amp;x=51.25231028685231&amp;y=29.827551687917403&amp;width=570&amp;height=477.5') center center no-repeat; ;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778414_518_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" style=\";\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max &#8211; Lack of detail, overprocessed                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-2\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"photo-zoom\">\n<div class=\"crop-wrap right-crop\" data-legend=\"Google Pixel 9 Pro XL - 110mm eq. tele\">\n<p>                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778414_573_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpg\" draggable=\"false\" class=\"croppable\" data-scale=\"1\" data-coordinates-x=\"52.16002586930314\" data-coordinates-y=\"31.247122890977973\" data-width=\"4080\" data-height=\"3072\">\n                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Google Pixel 9 Pro XL &#8211; 110mm eq. tele                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12 rightCrop100percent with-caption\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0;\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"crop-background\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/photo-tools\/zoom.php?url=https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medias\/post-178097\/110mm_SeineMuseum_GooglePixel9ProXL_DxOMark_05-00.jpg&amp;x=52.16002586930314&amp;y=31.247122890977973&amp;width=570&amp;height=479.18') center center no-repeat; ;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778414_573_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpg\" style=\";\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Google Pixel 9 Pro XL &#8211; Higher levels of detail                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-2\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-2\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"photo-zoom\">\n<div class=\"crop-wrap right-crop\" data-legend=\"Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max - 180mm eq.\">\n<p>                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778415_766_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" draggable=\"false\" class=\"croppable\" data-scale=\"1\" data-coordinates-x=\"48.68044946990828\" data-coordinates-y=\"35.18151621664724\" data-width=\"4032\" data-height=\"3024\">\n                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max &#8211; 180mm eq.                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12 rightCrop100percent with-caption\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0;\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"crop-background\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/photo-tools\/zoom.php?url=https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medias\/post-178097\/180mm_MessyDesktop_AppleiPhone16ProMax_DxOMark_05-00.jpeg&amp;x=48.68044946990828&amp;y=35.18151621664724&amp;width=570&amp;height=477.5') center center no-repeat; ;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778415_766_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" style=\";\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max &#8211; Low level of details, unnatural detail rendering                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-2\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"photo-zoom\">\n<div class=\"crop-wrap right-crop\" data-legend=\"Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max - 180mm eq.\">\n<p>                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778415_438_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" draggable=\"false\" class=\"croppable\" data-scale=\"1\" data-coordinates-x=\"47.924019817865926\" data-coordinates-y=\"35.78635492632466\" data-width=\"4032\" data-height=\"3024\">\n                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max &#8211; 180mm eq.                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12 rightCrop100percent with-caption\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0;\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"crop-background\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/photo-tools\/zoom.php?url=https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medias\/post-178097\/180mm_MessyDesktop_AppleiPhone15ProMax_DxOMark_05-00.jpeg&amp;x=47.924019817865926&amp;y=35.78635492632466&amp;width=570&amp;height=477.5') center center no-repeat; ;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778415_438_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" style=\";\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max &#8211; Low level of details, unnatural detail rendering                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-2\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"photo-zoom\">\n<div class=\"crop-wrap right-crop\" data-legend=\"Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra - 180mm eq.\">\n<p>                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778415_71_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpg\" draggable=\"false\" class=\"croppable\" data-scale=\"1\" data-coordinates-x=\"48.52916353949981\" data-coordinates-y=\"34.57667750696982\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"3000\">\n                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra &#8211; 180mm eq.                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12 rightCrop100percent with-caption\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0;\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"crop-background\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/photo-tools\/zoom.php?url=https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medias\/post-178097\/180mm_MessyDesktop_SamsungGalaxyS24Ultra_DxOMark_05-00.jpg&amp;x=48.52916353949981&amp;y=34.57667750696982&amp;width=570&amp;height=477.5') center center no-repeat; ;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778415_71_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpg\" style=\";\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra &#8211; Higher level of details                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The iPhone 16 Pro Max lets you switch between a 28mm and 35mm equivalent focal length by tapping on the 1x button in the camera app. The feature, called Fusion Camera, is interesting from a user interface perspective and provides an additional standard focal length that is widely used in many types of photography. Examining the images, there is no loss of detail, with the 35mm equivalent shots showing even better fine detail in our tests. This suggests the device is using more than just a simple crop in order to achieve the desired field of view.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-2\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-2\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"photo-zoom\">\n<div class=\"crop-wrap right-crop\" data-legend=\"Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max - 24mm \">\n<p>                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778415_846_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" draggable=\"false\" class=\"croppable\" data-scale=\"1\" data-coordinates-x=\"49.71028895465874\" data-coordinates-y=\"49.74426515357541\" data-width=\"4284\" data-height=\"5712\">\n                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max &#8211; 24mm                                 <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12 rightCrop100percent with-caption\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0;\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"crop-background\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/photo-tools\/zoom.php?url=https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medias\/post-178097\/AppleiPhone16ProMax-32-1.jpeg&amp;x=49.71028895465874&amp;y=49.74426515357541&amp;width=570&amp;height=810') center center no-repeat; ;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778415_846_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" style=\";\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max &#8211; 24mm                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-2\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"photo-zoom\">\n<div class=\"crop-wrap right-crop\" data-legend=\"Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max - 28mm\">\n<p>                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778415_281_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" draggable=\"false\" class=\"croppable\" data-scale=\"0.85\" data-coordinates-x=\"48.483295089628065\" data-coordinates-y=\"47.54512071335137\" data-width=\"4284\" data-height=\"5712\">\n                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max &#8211; 28mm                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12 rightCrop100percent with-caption\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0;\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"crop-background\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/photo-tools\/zoom.php?url=https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medias\/post-178097\/AppleiPhone16ProMax-33-1.jpeg&amp;x=48.483295089628065&amp;y=47.54512071335137&amp;width=670.59&amp;height=952.94') center center no-repeat; zoom: 0.85;;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778415_281_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" style=\"zoom: 1.1764705882353;;\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max &#8211; 28mm                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-2\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"photo-zoom\">\n<div class=\"crop-wrap right-crop\" data-legend=\"Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max - 35mm\">\n<p>                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778415_9_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" draggable=\"false\" class=\"croppable\" data-scale=\"0.68\" data-coordinates-x=\"49.71028895465874\" data-coordinates-y=\"49.14338141508289\" data-width=\"4284\" data-height=\"5712\">\n                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max &#8211; 35mm                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-12 large-12 rightCrop100percent with-caption\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0;\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"crop-background\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/photo-tools\/zoom.php?url=https:\/\/www.dxomark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medias\/post-178097\/AppleiPhone16ProMax-34-1.jpeg&amp;x=49.71028895465874&amp;y=49.14338141508289&amp;width=838.24&amp;height=1191.18') center center no-repeat; zoom: 0.68;;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751778415_9_Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-Max-Camera-test-\u2013-Retested.jpeg\" style=\"zoom: 1.4705882352941;;\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>\n                                    Apple iPhone 16 ProMax &#8211; 35mm                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subscoreHeading heading-score-v5 level-4 ultraWide  photo\" id=\"photo-ultraWide\">\n<div class=\"subscoreTitle\">\n<div class=\"headingIcon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751410844_525_Honor-Magic7-Pro-Camera-test.svg.svg+xml\"><\/div>\n<h4>UltraWide<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subScoreBars\">\n<p>137<\/p>\n<p>Huawei Pura 70 Ultra<\/p>\n<p>Huawei Pura 70 Ultra<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"info-box-content\">\n<p>These tests analyze the performance of the ultra-wide camera at several focal lengths from 12 mm to 20 mm. All image quality attributes are evaluated, with particular attention paid to such artifacts as chromatic aberrations, lens softness, and distortion. Pictures below are an extract of tested scenes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Ultra-Wide Scores<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>This graph illustrates the relative scores for the different zoom ranges evaluated. The abscissa is expressed in 35mm equivalent focal length. <\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Despite a nominally higher 48MP pixel count on the ultra-wide camera, our testers could not observe any improvements in detail, neither in the lab nor in real-life scenes, at ultra-wide settings.\u00a0 Image files at 48MP are only recorded when using the device\u2019s proRAW mode. On the plus side, in most test scenes, our experts found dynamic range to be improved over the iPhone 15 Pro Max.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tabbed-content two-tabs\">\n<div class=\"tab-panels\">\n<div class=\"panel entry-content\" id=\"5lux\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>SBMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel entry-content\" id=\"20lux\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>SBMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel entry-content\" id=\"100lux\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>SBMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel active entry-content\" id=\"1000lux\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>SBMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"subscoreHeading heading-score-v5 level-3 video hide-best video\" id=\"video\">\n<h3>Video<\/h3>\n<div class=\"subScoreBars\">\n<p>166<\/p>\n<div class=\"bestDeviceBar\">\n<p class=\"bestDeviceSubScore\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/forum.sbenny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Oppo-Find-X5-Pro-Battery-test.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Best\"><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Highest Score<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>About SBMARK Camera Video tests<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"info-box-content\">\n<p>SBMARK engineers capture and evaluate almost 3 hours of video in controlled lab environments and in natural low-light, indoor and outdoor scenes, using the camera\u2019s default settings. The evaluation consists of visually inspecting natural videos taken in various conditions and running objective measurements on videos of charts recorded in the lab under different conditions from 0.1 to 10000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max\u2019s video mode was tested at 4K resolution, a 60fps variable frame rate, and in Dolby Vision format. These settings delivered exceptional results, earning Apple\u2019s latest flagship the top position in our video ranking. Video exposure and color accuracy remained highly consistent across a range of recording conditions, and the texture\/noise trade-off was the best we\u2019ve seen on any device tested to date. The autofocus system performed reliably, even in low light, and video stabilization ranked among the best in the market.<\/p>\n<p>Not only did the iPhone 16 Pro Max deliver the best video quality in its standard and default video modes, it also offered additional features that will delight video professionals, such as several proRes (Log and HDR) modes. There is also a new 4K\/120fps mode that looks like a great option for slow-motion video, at least when recording in good light. When using the fast frame rate under indoor lighting or in low light, there was noticeably more noise and flickering than at 60fps.<\/p>\n<p>Like on the iPhone 15 generation and other devices with HDR video capability, an HDR-compatible display is required to fully take advantage of the enhanced HDR footage. It is important to note that YouTube will only show the original HDR version of a clip if viewed on an HDR screen. Otherwise, a compressed SDR version will be displayed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"subscoreHeading heading-score-v5 level-4 main hide-best video\" id=\"video-main\">\n<div class=\"subscoreTitle\">\n<div class=\"headingIcon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Honor-Magic7-Pro-Camera-test.svg.svg+xml\"><\/div>\n<h4>Main<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subScoreBars\">\n<p>179<\/p>\n<div class=\"bestDeviceBar\">\n<p class=\"bestDeviceSubScore\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/forum.sbenny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Oppo-Find-X5-Pro-Battery-test.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Best\"><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Highest Score<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Video scores<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-inner\" style=\"margin:15px 0 0;border: 1px solid #eee;font-size: 11px;padding: 10px;border-radius: var(--global--border-radius);background: #eee;display: block;\">\n                            <em> Video Main tests analyze the same image quality attributes as for still images, such as exposure, color, texture, or noise, in addition to temporal aspects such as speed, and smoothness and stability of exposure, white balance, and autofocus transitions.<\/em>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"subscoreHeading heading-score-v5 level-5 exposure  video\" id=\"video-exposure\">\n<div class=\"subscoreTitle\">\n<div class=\"headingIcon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Google-Pixel-9a-Camera-Test.svg.svg+xml\"><\/div>\n<h5>Exposure<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subScoreBars\">\n<p>121<\/p>\n<p>Oppo Find X8 Ultra<\/p>\n<p>Oppo Find X8 Ultra<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"info-box-content\">\n<p>Exposure tests evaluate the brightness level of the main subject, the global contrast and the ability to render the dynamic range of the scene (ability to render visible details in both bright and dark areas). When the camera provides Video HDR format, the videos are analyzed with a visualization on an HDR reference monitor, under reference conditions specified in the metadata. Stability and temporal adaption of the exposure are also analyzed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"tabbed-content two-tabs\">\n<div class=\"tab-panels\">\n<div class=\"panel active entry-content\" id=\"EV_0-diana\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>Brightness on face with illuminance levels (Diana)<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>These graphs represent the output level on the face measured on the images captured by the device under test in multiple lighting conditions on the AFHDR Portrait setup. We show here the intensity measured on the forehead of the realistic mannequin, for a picture displayed on a HDR monitor in standard ISO\/TS 22028-5 playback conditions. The multiple lighting conditions of the scene are characterized by the illumination level in lux and the relative brightness of the backlit panel simulating high dynamic range conditions. Delta EV specifies the difference of luminance in stops between the face and the light panel simulating HDR conditions. The intensity is measured in JND derived from the ICtCp color space.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  entry-content\" id=\"EV_4-diana\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>Brightness on face with illuminance levels (Diana)<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>These graphs represent the output level on the face measured on the images captured by the device under test in multiple lighting conditions on the AFHDR Portrait setup. We show here the intensity measured on the forehead of the realistic mannequin, for a picture displayed on a HDR monitor in standard ISO\/TS 22028-5 playback conditions. The multiple lighting conditions of the scene are characterized by the illumination level in lux and the relative brightness of the backlit panel simulating high dynamic range conditions. Delta EV specifies the difference of luminance in stops between the face and the light panel simulating HDR conditions. The intensity is measured in JND derived from the ICtCp color space.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  entry-content\" id=\"EV_7-diana\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>Brightness on face with illuminance levels (Diana)<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>These graphs represent the output level on the face measured on the images captured by the device under test in multiple lighting conditions on the AFHDR Portrait setup. We show here the intensity measured on the forehead of the realistic mannequin, for a picture displayed on a HDR monitor in standard ISO\/TS 22028-5 playback conditions. The multiple lighting conditions of the scene are characterized by the illumination level in lux and the relative brightness of the backlit panel simulating high dynamic range conditions. Delta EV specifies the difference of luminance in stops between the face and the light panel simulating HDR conditions. The intensity is measured in JND derived from the ICtCp color space.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  entry-content\" id=\"EV_9-diana\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>Brightness on face with illuminance levels (Diana)<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>These graphs represent the output level on the face measured on the images captured by the device under test in multiple lighting conditions on the AFHDR Portrait setup. We show here the intensity measured on the forehead of the realistic mannequin, for a picture displayed on a HDR monitor in standard ISO\/TS 22028-5 playback conditions. The multiple lighting conditions of the scene are characterized by the illumination level in lux and the relative brightness of the backlit panel simulating high dynamic range conditions. Delta EV specifies the difference of luminance in stops between the face and the light panel simulating HDR conditions. The intensity is measured in JND derived from the ICtCp color space.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Like its predecessors, the iPhone 16 Pro Max ranks among the very best devices for video exposure, thanks to its well-managed HDR format, one of the widest dynamic ranges in the business, and very smooth exposure transitions. This said, our testers noticed slightly more intrusive tone mapping instabilities than on the 15 Pro Max.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-3\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"video video-fit mb\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p>\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/YSY21IZ5vR4?rel=0\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" style=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max \u2013 Wide dynamic range, accurate target exposure<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"video video-fit mb\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p>\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/o6cjpOvSYGc?rel=0\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" style=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max \u2013 Wide dynamic range, accurate target exposure<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"video video-fit mb\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p>\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/WkFTz0IDYwA?rel=0\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" style=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Google Pixel 9 Pro XL \u2013 Wide dynamic range, accurate target exposure<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-3\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"video video-fit mb\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p>\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/Ipe4bkW40tY?rel=0\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" style=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max \u2013 Smooth exposure transitions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"video video-fit mb\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p>\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/5BJRLALhwX4?rel=0\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" style=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max \u2013 Smooth exposure transitions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"video video-fit mb\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p>\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/w4JpqC2Ktec?rel=0\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" style=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Google Pixel 9 Pro XL \u2013 Smooth but slightly slower exposure transitions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subscoreHeading heading-score-v5 level-5 color  video\" id=\"video-color\">\n<div class=\"subscoreTitle\">\n<div class=\"headingIcon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746757076_583_Google-Pixel-9a-Camera-Test.svg.svg+xml\"><\/div>\n<h5>Color<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subScoreBars\">\n<p>125<\/p>\n<p>Oppo Find X8 Ultra<\/p>\n<p>Oppo Find X8 Ultra<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"info-box-content\">\n<p>Image-quality color analysis looks at color rendering, skin-tone rendering, white balance, color shading, stability of the white balance and its adaption when light is changing.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Like in photo mode, the iPhone 16 Pro Max delivered an excellent performance for video color. Colors and skin tones were natural across all test conditions, with a pleasantly warm cast in low light. In addition, color transitions during scene changes were managed very well.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-3\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"video video-fit mb\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p>\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/skcrsda22qA?rel=0\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" style=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max \u2013 Accurate skin tones, pleasantly warm cast<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"video video-fit mb\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p>\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/XBcHqibeUks?rel=0\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" style=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max \u2013 Accurate skin tones, pleasantly warm cast<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"video video-fit mb\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p>\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/dGXuKdGAVf0?rel=0\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" style=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Google Pixel 9 Pro XL \u2013 Slightly inaccurate skin tones<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Please note that Apple\u2019s new photographic styles are also available in video mode.<\/p>\n<div class=\"subscoreHeading heading-score-v5 level-5 autofocus  video\" id=\"video-autofocus\">\n<div class=\"subscoreTitle\">\n<div class=\"headingIcon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746757076_165_Google-Pixel-9a-Camera-Test.svg.svg+xml\"><\/div>\n<h5>Autofocus<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subScoreBars\">\n<p>118<\/p>\n<p>Google Pixel 9 Pro XL<\/p>\n<p>Google Pixel 9 Pro XL<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"info-box-content\">\n<p>For video, autofocus tests concentrate on focus accuracy, focus stability and analysis of convergence regarding speed and smoothness.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Video focus performance was very close to last year\u2019s model, with excellent tracking as well as fast and smooth transitions. During our tests, the iPhone 16 Pro Max rarely lost focus on the main subject of a video scene. The field of view adjustment that comes with focus changes was usually well-corrected but still slightly noticeable. The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra did slightly better in this respect.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-3\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"video video-fit mb\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p>\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/17wfdKZnpRI?rel=0\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" style=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max \u2013 Smooth focus adaptation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"video video-fit mb\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p>\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/1d3SY0bnDRc?rel=0\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" style=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max \u2013 Smooth focus adaptation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"video video-fit mb\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p>\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/kebnzdlharc?rel=0\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" style=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Google Pixel 9 Pro XL \u2013 Stepping during focus adaptation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subscoreHeading heading-score-v5 level-5 texture  video\" id=\"video-texture\">\n<div class=\"subscoreTitle\">\n<div class=\"headingIcon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746757076_295_Google-Pixel-9a-Camera-Test.svg.svg+xml\"><\/div>\n<h5>Texture<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subScoreBars\">\n<p>115<\/p>\n<p>Oppo Find X8 Ultra<\/p>\n<p>Oppo Find X8 Ultra<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"info-box-content\">\n<p>Texture tests analyze the level of details and texture of the real-life videos as well as the videos of charts recorded in the lab. Natural videos recordings are visually evaluated, with particular attention paid to the level of details in the bright and areas as well as in the dark. Objective measurements are performed of images of charts taken in various conditions from 0.1 to 10000 lux. The charts used are the SBMARK chart (DMC) and Dead Leaves chart.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The iPhone 16 Pro Max was able to improve over its predecessor in terms of detail rendering in video. Detail in video clips looked natural and was free of artifacts. Improvements were most noticeable in low light. This is particularly notable as the 16 Pro Max was tested at 60fps, which makes detail rendering more challenging than at slower frame rates.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>SBMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation video score vs lux levels<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation video score with the level of lux in video. DMC detail preservation score is derived from an AI-based metric trained to evaluate texture and details rendering on a selection of crops of our SBMARK chart.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"subscoreHeading heading-score-v5 level-5 noise hide-best video\" id=\"video-noise\">\n<div class=\"subscoreTitle\">\n<div class=\"headingIcon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746757076_792_Google-Pixel-9a-Camera-Test.svg.svg+xml\"><\/div>\n<h5>Noise<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subScoreBars\">\n<p>124<\/p>\n<div class=\"bestDeviceBar\">\n<p class=\"bestDeviceSubScore\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/forum.sbenny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Oppo-Find-X5-Pro-Battery-test.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Best\"><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Highest Score<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"info-box-content\">\n<p>Noise tests analyze various attributes of noise such as intensity, chromaticity, grain, structure, temporal aspects on real-life video recording as well as videos of charts taken in the lab. Natural videos are visually evaluated, with particular attention paid to the noise in the dark areas and high dynamic range conditions. Objective measurements are performed on the videos of charts recorded in various conditions from 0.1 to 10000 lux. The chart used is the SBMARK visual noise chart.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"tabbed-content two-tabs\">\n<div class=\"tab-panels\">\n<div class=\"panel active entry-content\" id=\"spatial-noise\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>Spatial visual noise evolution with the illuminance level<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-inner\" style=\"margin:15px 0 0;border: 1px solid #eee;font-size: 11px;padding: 10px;border-radius: var(--global--border-radius);background: #eee;display: block;\">\n                            <em>This graph shows the evolution of spatial visual noise with the level of lux. Spatial visual noise is measured on the visual noise chart in the video noise setup. SBMARK visual noise measurement is derived from ISO15739 standard.<\/em>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel entry-content\" id=\"temporal-noise\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>Temporal visual noise evolution with the illuminance level<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>This graph shows the evolution of temporal visual noise with the level of lux. Temporal visual noise is measured on the visual noise chart in the video noise setup.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In our video tests, the new Apple flagship achieved the lowest noise levels of all devices tested to date. Noise was pretty much non-existent when recording in bright light or under typical indoor conditions. In low light, it was still pretty acceptable. Overall, the 16 Pro Max also offered the best detail\/noise trade-off in video that we have seen so far.<\/p>\n<div class=\"subscoreHeading heading-score-v5 level-5 stabilization hide-best video\" id=\"video-stabilization\">\n<div class=\"subscoreTitle\">\n<div class=\"headingIcon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746757076_737_Google-Pixel-9a-Camera-Test.svg.svg+xml\"><\/div>\n<h5>Stabilization<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subScoreBars\">\n<p>122<\/p>\n<div class=\"bestDeviceBar\">\n<p class=\"bestDeviceSubScore\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/forum.sbenny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Oppo-Find-X5-Pro-Battery-test.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Best\"><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Highest Score<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"info-box-content\">\n<p>Stabilization evaluation tests the ability of the device to stabilize footage thanks to software or hardware technologies such as OIS, EIS, or any others means. The evaluation looks at residual motion, smoothness, jello artifacts and residual motion blur on walk and run use cases in various lighting conditions. The video below is an extract from one of the tested scenes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In our tests, the iPhone 16 Pro Max provided very good video stabilization that was on a similar level to the 15 Pro Max. Camera shake when hand-holding the camera was usually well compensated for, and sharpness was very consistent across the individual video frames.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-3\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"video video-fit mb\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p>\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/LWduAKUfGdI?rel=0\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" style=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max \u2013 Very effective stabilization<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"video video-fit mb\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p>\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/zjsmacByFQo?rel=0\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" style=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max \u2013 Very effective stabilization<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"video video-fit mb\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p>\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/u8qAvHEn-u8?rel=0\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" style=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Google Pixel 9 Pro XL \u2013 Effective stabilization<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subscoreHeading heading-score-v5 level-5 artifacts hide-best video\" id=\"video-artifacts\">\n<div class=\"subscoreTitle\">\n<div class=\"headingIcon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746757076_160_Google-Pixel-9a-Camera-Test.svg.svg+xml\"><\/div>\n<h5>Artifacts<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subScoreBars\">\n<p>87<\/p>\n<div class=\"bestDeviceBar\">\n<p class=\"bestDeviceSubScore\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/forum.sbenny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Oppo-Find-X5-Pro-Battery-test.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Best\"><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Highest Score<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"info-box-content\">\n<p>Artifacts are evaluated with MTF and ringing measurements on the SFR chart in the lab as well as frame-rate measurements using the LED Universal Timer. Natural videos are visually evaluated by paying particular attention to artifacts such as aliasing, quantization, blocking, and hue shift, among others. The more severe and the more frequent the artifact, the higher the point deduction from the score. The main artifacts and corresponding point loss are listed below.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>Main video artifacts penalties<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Like on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, a fast 60fps frame rate contributed to a reduction of unwanted artifacts, particularly the judder effect, which can occur during panning shots. Our testers observed other common artifacts, such as aliasing, flare, and ringing, in some scenes, but their impact on overall quality was usually fairly small. Flare could be quite noticeable in some scenes with the sun, or a strong light source inside the frame, but this is common to most flagship devices.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row image-compare image-compare-3\">\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"video video-fit mb\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p>\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/WTkj5xSBZHc?rel=0\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" style=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max \u2013 Smooth panning, no judder effect<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"video video-fit mb\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p>\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/hH0qDZvGTto?rel=0\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" style=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max \u2013 Smooth panning, no judder effect<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col small-12 medium-4 large-4\">\n<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-2\">\n<div class=\"box has-hover has-hover box-text-bottom\">\n<div class=\"box-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"video video-fit mb\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p>\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/53eVMuf_P_Y?rel=0\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" style=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-text\">\n<p>Google Pixel 9 Pro XL \u2013 Judder effect<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subscoreHeading heading-score-v5 level-4 tele  video\" id=\"video-tele\">\n<div class=\"subscoreTitle\">\n<div class=\"headingIcon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746757076_897_Google-Pixel-9a-Camera-Test.svg.svg+xml\"><\/div>\n<h4>Tele<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subScoreBars\">\n<p>122<\/p>\n<p>Oppo Find X8 Ultra<\/p>\n<p>Oppo Find X8 Ultra<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"info-box-content\">\n<p>All image quality attributes are evaluated at focal lengths from approximately 50 mm to 300 mm, with particular attention paid to texture and smoothness of the zooming effect. The score is derived from a number of objective measurements in the lab and perceptual analysis of real-life video recordings.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"tabbed-content two-tabs\">\n<div class=\"tab-panels\">\n<div class=\"panel entry-content\" id=\"20lux\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>SBMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel entry-content\" id=\"100lux\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>SBMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel active entry-content\" id=\"1000lux\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>SBMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"subscoreHeading heading-score-v5 level-4 ultraWide hide-best video\" id=\"video-ultraWide\">\n<div class=\"subscoreTitle\">\n<div class=\"headingIcon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sbenny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751410844_525_Honor-Magic7-Pro-Camera-test.svg.svg+xml\"><\/div>\n<h4>UltraWide<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subScoreBars\">\n<p>145<\/p>\n<div class=\"bestDeviceBar\">\n<p class=\"bestDeviceSubScore\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/forum.sbenny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Oppo-Find-X5-Pro-Battery-test.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Best\"><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Highest Score<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"info-box-content\">\n<p>All image quality attributes are evaluated at focal lengths from approximately 12 mm to 30 mm, with particular attention paid to texture and smoothness of the zooming effect. The score is derived from a number of objective measurements in the lab and perceptual analysis of real-life video recordings.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"tabbed-content two-tabs\">\n<div class=\"tab-panels\">\n<div class=\"panel entry-content\" id=\"20lux\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>SBMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel entry-content\" id=\"100lux\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>SBMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel active entry-content\" id=\"1000lux\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-12\">\n<div class=\"echarts-item\">\n<p>SBMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length<\/p>\n<p>\n                            <em>This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.<\/em>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>While the iPhone 16 Pro Max falls behind the competition in photo zoom performance, it excels in video zoom, particularly in the smoothness of zoom transitions. Although switches between different camera modules and modes are still perceptible, there are no major jumps in field of view or abrupt exposure shifts. Overall, the behavior is particularly better than that of its competitors. Image quality is generally solid, featuring an extended dynamic range and the availability of the HDR format.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We put the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max through our rigorous SBMARK Camera test suite to measure its performance in photo, video, and zoom quality from an end-user perspective. 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