The iPhone 16 Pro incorporates a periscope telephoto lens, a feature absent in its predecessor, along with an enhanced ultrawide sensor. 

Although the standard model maintains the same camera configuration as the previous generation iPhone 15, it has experienced an improvement in overall camera performance.

As disclosed by DxOMark, the standard iPhone 16 achieved an overall score of 147 in its camera evaluations. This score surpasses that of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, which received 144 points, as well as its predecessor’s score of 145 points. Nevertheless, the non-Pro Apple flagship does fall significantly short when compared to the Google Pixel 9 (128 GB, currently priced at $649 on Amazon), which attained an overall score of 154.

In terms of notable features, DxOMark highlights that the new non-Pro Apple flagship is capable of delivering a commendable camera experience within its category. The device has been commended for producing pleasing skin tones and accurate colors in both video and photographic content.

Furthermore, DxOMark has acknowledged the iPhone 16 for its ability to provide a high level of detail in indoor settings as well as in well-lit conditions. However, the smartphone benchmarking firm points out that the device may produce flare and hue shift artifacts in photographs, and the sensors' restricted dynamic range can lead to highlight clipping in both images and videos.

The team further remarks that the absence of a telephoto sensor renders the iPhone 16 a suboptimal choice for long-range photography. Other limitations noted by DxOMark include a loss of detail in low-light video conditions and the presence of noise in low-light images. Further information regarding the device's performance can be found in the comprehensive review available on DxOMark's website HERE