Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Takes the Crown for Best Selfie Camera
DxOMark ranks iPhone 16 Pro Max’s selfie camera at the top, citing its improvements in texture, noise reduction, and autofocus.
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has been ranked as having the best selfie camera in the market, according to the latest test results from DxOMark. The report highlights the phone’s accurate exposure, wide dynamic range, and high contrast, particularly on HDR displays. Its reliable autofocus and wide depth of field contribute to an overall enhanced selfie experience. Despite minor hardware changes from its predecessor, the iPhone 16 Pro Max excels in delivering high detail in both photos and videos.
The front camera of the iPhone 16 Pro Max features a 12-megapixel sensor with an f/1.9-aperture lens, optimized for better low-light performance. It also supports 4K video at various frame rates, including 24, 30, and 60 fps, providing users with flexibility in video recording quality. DxOMark praised the camera’s ability to deliver consistent and sharp results across different shooting conditions.
In direct comparisons with the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, Honor Magic 6 Pro, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Apple’s latest flagship stood out due to its improvements in texture, noise reduction, and exposure management. While the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL outperformed the iPhone in outdoor white balance and skin tone accuracy, the iPhone 16 Pro Max maintained an edge in overall detail preservation and noise reduction. The report also notes that while luminance noise is still detectable in background images, the reduction in noise is a noticeable upgrade from the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
DxOMark’s findings are supported by reviews from India Today Tech, which noted that the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s cameras, including the selfie camera, excel in color reproduction and HDR performance. These incremental yet effective improvements in software and hardware help the iPhone 16 Pro Max maintain its leading position in the market.
The phone’s ability to produce natural-looking bokeh effects and maintain sharpness in close-up shots further solidifies its place at the top of the DxOMark selfie rankings. This refined camera performance ensures that users receive the best in both photo and video selfies, cementing Apple’s reputation for delivering industry-leading camera technology.