I took the iPhone 16 Pro to a soccer match, and its capability for night photography impressed me greatly.
The night on Friday had never looked so good.
Recently, there has been talk of the iPhone 16 Pro, which offers amazing photographic capabilities, especially in low-light conditions. Having used an iPhone 15, the jump to the iPhone 16 Pro has left a very favorable impression thanks to its remarkable features, including its telephoto lens with a 5x optical zoom, shared with the Pro Max model.
During a visit to Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC, the effectiveness of its camera could be evaluated. The quality of the photographs is impressive, with a night mode that activates automatically, and when combined with the 5x zoom or crops from the 48MP main lens, it delivers spectacular results. The captured images showcase how the iPhone 16 Pro handles lighting challenges in complex situations, highlighting both details and shadows in the stadium's surroundings.
Through various shots, it was noted that, although the device sometimes produces photos with a lower level of exposure, this technique helps to enhance tones and textures, resulting in images that are both vibrant and subtle. The camera also allows for a 2x zoom, which crops to 12MP when used as a telephoto lens, a feature that is not entirely new, as previous models could also do this.
One of the most exciting aspects of the iPhone 16 Pro is its 48MP ultra-wide lens, which represents a significant improvement over the 12MP one found in the iPhone 15 Pro. Although there hasn’t been an opportunity yet to thoroughly test this new camera, feedback indicates that the higher number of megapixels significantly impacts macro photo quality.
Images shared by app developers also highlight the level of detail achievable with the iPhone 16 Pro's ultra-wide lens, which increases anticipation for trying this feature in the future. In conclusion, the iPhone 16 Pro stands out as a powerful photographic device, blurring the lines between the capabilities of Apple's Pro lineup, offering comparable quality, but in a more accessible and user-friendly format.
