The iPhone 16 Pro Max has taken the lead in the DxOMark selfie rankings, achieving an overall selfie score of 151. This score matches the Honor Magic 6 Pro and surpasses that of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL. The DxOMark team highlights that the front camera on the Apple flagship excels in providing a broad dynamic range and precise exposure for images.
Autofocus and Depth of Field
According to DxOMark, the autofocus feature is dependable, and they observed that the depth of field is quite wide. During their evaluations, the iPhone 16 Pro Max demonstrated a high degree of detail in both photo and video modes using the front camera, effectively highlighting faces even at varying distances.
Noise Levels Compared
Nonetheless, DxOMark points out that selfie images and videos exhibit significantly higher noise levels compared to the Honor Magic 6 Pro. The Pixel 9 Pro XL also performs better than the iPhone 16 Pro Max in managing noise, although Apple's latest flagship still shows some improvement over the iPhone 15 Pro Max in this aspect.
Sharpness Issues in Video
Additionally, during the tests, DxOMark noticed occasional inconsistencies in sharpness between video frames while in motion. This issue was also present in the iPhone 15 Pro Max, indicating that Apple hasn't fully resolved it in their latest model. For more detailed insights, you can check out DxOMark's official review of the iPhone 16 Pro Max's selfie capabilities.
