While the iPhone 16 Pro models boast top-tier camera systems, DXOMARK's testing reveals that the standard iPhone 16 camera falls short, ranking 20th overall.
Despite having nearly identical hardware to the iPhone 15, software optimizations helped the iPhone 16 achieve an overall DXOMARK score of 147. However, this is significantly lower than the iPhone 16 Pro Max's score of 157.
DXOMARK Findings
DXOMARK praised the iPhone 16 for its excellent exposure, good contrast, pleasant skin tones, and effective video stabilization. However, the lack of a dedicated telephoto lens resulted in lower detail and texture in zoomed shots.
Pros and Cons
Here's a summary of DXOMARK's pros and cons for the iPhone 16 camera:
Pros:
- Good brightness and contrast (HDR display)
- Pleasant skin tones and colors
- High detail in bright light and indoors
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Smooth zoom preview
- Effective video stabilization
Cons:
- Limited dynamic range
- Flare and hue shift artifacts
- Limited telephoto capabilities
- Noise in low-light video
Video Performance
Despite its overall camera ranking, the iPhone 16's video performance scored 154, nearly matching the iPhone 16 Pro Max. DXOMARK noted improvements in white balance and texture compared to the iPhone 15.
For the full breakdown and analysis, visit the official DXOMARK website.
