Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has the best selfie camera according to new DxOMark test results
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has achieved the highest score for its selfie camera in the new DxOMark test.
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Have you ever wondered which phone has the best selfie camera in the market? This is Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max. At least, that’s what DxOMark’s latest test scores show. Testing found that the iPhone 16 Pro Max delivers accurate exposures with wide dynamic range and high contrast, especially on HDR displays. Its autofocus is reliable, and it offers a wide depth of field. According to the test results, the selfie camera of the iPhone 16 Pro Max is capable of delivering a high level of detail in both photo and video modes.
DxOMark found, “The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max delivered excellent results in DXOMARK selfie tests, despite using front camera hardware that is identical to last year’s model, and despite only minor improvements on the software side, in our rankings Took the top spot.” In its test results.
The front camera of the iPhone 16 Pro Max was compared with the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, Honor Magic 6 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
The selfie camera on the iPhone 16 Pro Max features a 12-megapixel sensor with an f/1.9-aperture lens, which offers better light capture for better low-light performance. It includes autofocus for precise focus, ensuring sharp selfies at various distances. For video recording, the front camera supports 4K video at 24, 25, 30, and 60 fps, as well as 1080p at 25, 30, 60, and 120 fps, with 4K at 30 fps mode tested for optimal quality. Has been done

The DxOMark result is in line with India Today Tech’s observations during its review of the iPhone 16 Pro Max. “All iPhone 16 Pro cameras capture great colors and the way they deal with HDR is commendable,” the review said.
DxOMark ratings show that the selfie camera of the iPhone 16 Pro Max offers significant improvements compared to its predecessor, the iPhone 15 Pro Max. According to the report, the 16 Pro Max excels at producing high-quality still selfies with notable improvements in texture and noise reduction. “Despite using front camera hardware that is identical to last year’s model, and only minor improvements on the software side”, subtle refinements do make a difference in everyday use, the report suggests.

According to DxOMark, exposure remains a strong point for the iPhone 16 Pro Max, offering a wide dynamic range and high contrast, especially when images are viewed on an HDR display. DxOMark saw a slight improvement in exposure compared to the 15 Pro Max, ensuring consistent subject clarity. The color performance of the phone is considered to be one of the best in the market, however, the results found that the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL managed to deliver better white balance and skin tones in some outdoor conditions.
The DxOMark results also mention that detail preservation is the highlight of the phone’s front camera performance. This shows that it is capable of maintaining clear facial details at various shooting distances. The autofocus system continues to impress, contributing to the sharpness of close-up shots. It found that the main upgrade compared to the 15 Pro Max is the reduction in noise levels, although slight brightness noise remains in the background of images. The selfie camera also offers a strong Bokeh mode, which provides a natural-looking blur effect that adds depth to portrait shots.
Overall, the iPhone 16 Pro Max was found to offer the best selfie camera. It builds on the features of the iPhone 15 Pro Max while improving texture and noise in images.