iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Pixel 9 Pro XL: DxOMark Crowns a New Photography King

DxOMark reveals surprising results: the Pixel 9 Pro XL outperforms the iPhone 16 Pro Max in photography.

iPhone 16 Pro Max Excels in Video, Falls Short of Pixel in DxOMark Photography Test

While the iPhone 16 Pro Max reigns supreme in videography according to DxOMark, its photography performance falls short of expectations, landing behind the Pixel 9 Pro XL.

iPhone 16 Pro Max Excels in Video, Falls Short of Pixel in DxOMark Photography Test

The iPhone 16 Pro Max achieves the highest-ever video recording score from DxOMark, solidifying its reputation for exceptional video capabilities. However, in the photography department, it only manages a fourth-place finish with 157 points, lagging behind the:

  • Huawei P60 Pro: 163 points
  • Honor Magic6 Pro: 158 points (tied)
  • Pixel 9 Pro XL: 158 points (tied)
iPhone 16 Pro Max Excels in Video, Falls Short of Pixel in DxOMark Photography Test

This result marks a drop for Apple, as the iPhone 15 Pro Max previously secured the second position in DxOMark's rankings.

DxOMark praises the iPhone 16 Pro Max's accurate colors, detailed images in good lighting, and snappy autofocus. However, they criticize the presence of artifacts, lens flare, and inconsistent ultra-wide performance.

Despite its impressive video capabilities, the iPhone 16 Pro Max's photography performance raises questions about its ability to compete with rivals like the Pixel 9 Pro XL.

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