Apple iPhone 16 vs Pixel 9 vs Galaxy S24 Camera Test Comparison

[@dannywinget]

Team Google, Samsung or Apple? Do you like I reviewed the entry level and more affordable flagships or do you want the Pro comparison?

[@a0975557378]

24 ULTRA VS 9 ProXL VS 16PM

[@spuky_18]

I can always trust your camera reviews. You are so honest and non biased. It makes it really enjoyable. :D

[@jorge_the_first]

Entry level for sure

[@superscientific]

@@jorge_the_firstglad some people Feel this way!

[@theMLBfan]

Just the pro models.

[@Garret141076]

Did Samsung update their software because the S24 and S24U look so much better in those comparisons compared to months ago. It’s the oldest phone but can easily keep up with the best. I hope they will upgrade the camera system of the S25

[@imdark4975]

Thats what I noticed too, months ago I was disappointed with its camera quality and performance and thought that the iphone 16 would easily crush it.

[@aashishthapa3881]

yeah they released new update on iphone announcement day for entire s24 lineup, just in time for comparison. Camera and battery has improved a lot on 24u

[@andyH_England]

Yes, the last update seems to have fixed some of the disappointments. Still a few issues, but rumours another fix is coming, so that is great.

[@dannywinget]

Yes Samsung updated again recently. It’s improved alot so I thought I would make this video.

[@quban79]

Yes much improved with 6.1.1

[@Wickedclownx33]

Why would you record 8k at night in the samsung? That's not a fair comparison as the higher resolution at night makes the video blurrier

[@judahboakye]

Bias

[@HeyMarkL]

Man iPhone video is still killer even if it’s not a Pro. But photos, I love Pixel’s photo.

[@dannywinget]

I feel that Mark. It is still amazing for photos.

[@kfx3907]

How about Samsung? I think Samsung is overall the most balanced one between those 3..

[@anwarulislam9522]

​@@kfx3907nope. pixel and iPhone all the way

[@yourikhi]

Pixel edge detection is shite ..it's really not a good camera phone anymore... Samsung is way better then pixel now...

[@MAHESH-qe8cv]

The video I was waiting for. IMO all three are solid, S24 held pretty well and that was surprising. Let’s c what s25 has to offer.

[@n3hp5]

iphone way better, sheepsung is same stuff every year and they just copy apple lol

[@carlosperez-xg3uy]

​@@n3hp5 me when I'm feeling delusional:

[@CptThisGuy]

​@n3hp5 how ironic 😂😂

[@Chytrej__]

@@n3hp5 😂😂😂

[@Legionary24]

​@@n3hp5 You seem to be really excited about the new IPhone Same, IPhone Same plus, IPhone Same pro and IPhone Same pro max😅

[@areldcookie5581]

The Balance and Flexibility of Galaxy S is always impressive to me. It can excel at everything but not specifically beat others ! Jack of all trade definitely

[@wajayenseporelmundo4588]

🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭

[@areldcookie5581]

@@wajayenseporelmundo4588 your mom

[@wajayenseporelmundo4588]

@@areldcookie5581 🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷

[@kedrosng]

Finally someone compare iphone 16 with Pixel 9 !

[@albertomoschin7179]

Today at work i needed to take some videos and read some labels inside a machine and without the 3x on my s22 it wuold have been impossible so having the zoom camera is a no brainer for me

[@mhar2812]

You cant go wrong with these 3 beast phones

[@jafa1523]

S24 is soo strong! Iphone is the most solid and stable I think.

[@marksouthwell4490]

Agreed 👍 I found the pixel the weakest out of the 3. I'm a pixel owner too

[@raphymartinez]

I think we're past the point where these comparisons matter, all high end phones take great pics and video, and even mid tier ones are great. Congrats, we all win

[@ryanlunzen9794]

That's bs. Look at Chinese phones that cost even less and smash these phones.

[@captureinsidethesound]

@@ryanlunzen9794, that true to an extent. These reviews are targeted at the majority who buy phones at cell carriers, Walmart and BestBuy. Most Americans only know overpriced product that’s trendy.

[@QuicknStraight]

I am a iPhone 14 user. The 16 just has too much of a yellow/green cast in many of the photos. The S24 does the best overall job, I think.

[@LordCreo]

As he mentioned, the colour tones etc are all totally modifiable during or even after taking the photos.

[@smallemilia8600]

I don't know if it's just me, but whenever I take a picture (S24 Ultra) with people around me using iPhones, they always seem amazed by the quality of the photos. Maybe people actually prefer more vibrant colors.

[@raven3696]

Well you can set the level of vibrancy on the camera for iPhone and it’ll persist, then again a lot of iPhone users just operate the damn thing at default settings so they’re missing out. 🤷‍♂️

[@hypnogri5457]

Of course they prefer unnatural vibrant colors. Thats the same reason high gamut displays are never set to clamp to RGB values by default. People want their RGB content to be stretched into the wider color space even at the cost of realism. Even I prefer more unnatural colors but I am aware that they are unnatural and that bothers me so I force myself to make thing look more plain/natural even if it looks worse

[@lennard4454]

it's just that the colours should applied after the photo was taken not already pre processed to be Instagram ready. On often especially with people as subjects, it doesn't actually look good at all.

[@Suratana_Trn]

That's even more amazing than I thought for the Pixel 9. I love the style of the image that covers all kinds of tones and takes pictures in all kinds of lighting conditions and people.

[@phero6933]

Could you test night time video with the Pixel 9 Pro video boost on? I'd be curious how that footage would compare to the 16 Pro and S24 Ultra for night video.

[@dannywinget]

The non Pro models don’t have video boost. So I will do that with the Pro model comparison.

[@phero6933]

​@@dannywinget totally forgot about that, appreciate the reply! Looking forward to the next one.

[@Daniels94951]

No one is better than you at comparing phone cameras.

[@dannywinget]

Thank you so much. There are a lot of great content creators out there doing camera comparisons so this is appreciated.

[@imrosafran]

I'm also agree with you

[@Rhino123freak]

100%

[@szabolcsmolnar2542]

Hey! Could you please test the phones' raw photo capabilities, how much detail do they really capture without the compressions? That would be really interesting

[@edmondov]

Phone market has matured already. It is a matter of preference for android or iphone. We don't need to spend 1000 bucks to get a good one either. I got my Pixel 8 for 500 bucks.

[@blinblinthing]

Do you have Pixel 9 night boosted videos or is that Pro only?

[@dannywinget]

Pro Only

[@BooredAtWork]

Oh snap. Let's do this!!!

[@superscientific]

👊

[@NootNoot.]

I'm glad you used the regular S24. The fact that the camera array on the S2x Ultra phones are different is slightly annoying. Wish Samsung could just admit defeat like the Pixel, and just create a smaller sized S24 Ultra if they want to separate the camera sensors from the Ultra line to the regular and +.

[@tebzakgwadi6037]

iphone must also accept defeat in a.i category and in innovation category because this is i phone 15 twin

[@sidersproductions941]

I have to go with the S24 for having a dedicated 3x telephoto and pro controls for photo and video within the stock camera app. When we go outside of cameras to software it's not even close.

[@meviusable]

There are some horrible scenes on the iPhone that Danny didn't mention.

[@dannywinget]

The iPhone is not perfect by any means. It takes bad photos like any other phone sometimes. It was just the better one this time.

[@kudakwashemurefu6653]

This time l noticed it l am always pleased by his analysis but he didn't point out horrible scenes on the iPhone buh as he said it comes to personal preference

[@meviusable]

@@dannywinget I'm not blaming you. I just said it because I saw some scenes that were not mentioned and passed over. I'm not a subscriber, but I always watch it. Thank you.

[@tebzakgwadi6037]

thats why i say people tend to go soft on iphone they are afraid of apple lol

[@darealstitchs389]

Exactly what I was thinking...he doesn't mention it when iphone goes wrong

[@noahflare6825]

Wish you also did a night time test for the ultrawide lenses, to see if they are feasible for use at night

[@raisinmancereal]

I’ve been watching a ton of comparisons between these 3 and the thing that I’ve concluded is that Pixel’s lead is no longer there. They used to be way ahead in still photos, but not anymore.

[@happysmile9887]

Great job, Which s24 you used for this comparison, exynos or snapdragon?

[@nullravager]

exynos

[@Meet-v1j]

7:34 pixel's night shots are soo good

[@ersin9556]

Wow, if S24 can keep up like this, what will the S25 be able to do? Stay with the S24 Snappi.

[@davout5775]

The iPhone is much sharper in daylight thanks to the 24MP default images in comparison to the S24. That is to be expected considering the 15 already had superior images.

[@howardstark6491]

@@davout5775 fan boy.

[@kfx3907]

@@davout5775Please tell me you are joking.

[@davout5775]

@@kfx3907 Why should I be? Apple had 24MP default for a while now

[@docholliday1811]

Great video, Danny. I am really glad you did the regular phones. I found it very interesting.

[@arvind8302]

4:16 the pixel 9 has a 12MP ultra wide?

[@rahulrajsharma2309]

best review till now 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@mdrakic]

S24 Ultra macro mode user here. I learned recently that 0.6 is used as macro mode; tested and worked.

[@ImRoshanBhardwaj]

Nice comparison bro 👍 keep it up 💪

[@JerryAnsahAyim]

Best in the Business! Love your comparison videos.

[@dannywinget]

Appreciate it!

[@warrior8154]

Is there a comparision for the Ultra and Pros coming?

[@dannywinget]

Yes there is. I am working on that next

[@Sexitoya24]

All the phones takes really great photos, the iPhone in most photos have a yellowish tint to them. Again great comparison

[@ubifmmaio]

in my opinion, we've reached a point where it's no longer about having a 'better camera,' but rather about differences in features. While there are minor differences in tones, brightness, etc., you can always adjust these parameters after taking the photo. The most significant difference now is likely the new AI tools that support the camera-and Google is probably many steps ahead in this area, especially since Apple Intelligence isn’t a thing in the EU

[@brotherdubious]

iPhone once again delivering the most balanced shots and best video

[@spresso007]

Lol no

[@glorious240fps6]

@@spresso007 Lol yes

[@atticustay1]

Agreed

[@tebzakgwadi6037]

sometimes brand names might trigger your ability to see the reality because i think sometimes people dont really tell the truth espicially when it comes to iphone they dont wanna go harsh on their country's phone

[@kfx3907]

@@glorious240fps6Nope. Absolutely not.

[@shahezahmed9960]

Great video Just wanted to know 24 exynos or snapdragon

[@frenchfries8745]

Snapdragon. He is from US

[@gyverr]

Hi man! i hope uou see this but the S24 is the base model? Im planning to buy for concert use and secondary phone so Im just checking as the zoom is useable in photo and video.

[@torsutton9641]

Yes it's avaliable in both modes, it's also amazing with recording live concerts at any location.

[@SaifImamBokhari]

10:39 Does iPhone 16 supports night mode portraits? This isn’t mentioned in their tech specs.

[@pkoppula]

Love your comparison videos, Dan. So much info and you explain very clearly 👏🏼🙏🏼

[@Theyoutuberviewer]

You’re still top 3 in comparison videos bro. 👏👏👏

[@dannywinget]

🙏🏻

[@Greatblakhoosh]

Very well done review and testing.

[@diogen8443]

Was it done with the latest s24ultra software updates?

[@PryInto]

3:03 portrait mode 2x iPhone Win! Look at the hair. Small details are clearly visible. On the iPhone, individual hairs r visible.And on others everything is smoothed out!

[@doctorsora]

After watching this video i think i will hold on to my pixel 6 pro until the release of android 16 as the pixel 9 doesnt seem like a compelling upgrade

[@Sirinealameddine]

Any green dots on iphone 16 ?

[@intencitie]

Now this is a comparison video! all 3 phones right next to each other at the same time! unlike some of those other phone review channels *cough GSMArena official cough*

[@markfrederick5012]

What is the processor of your s24? Exynos or snapdragon?

[@mykittenisagrandmaster4381]

Pixel 9 doing a good job

[@glorious240fps6]

lol no. go watch the video again.

[@andrayday8064]

​@@glorious240fps6You're legally blind.

[@sashaastanin550]

Lol, especially at max zoom, haha

[@jorge_the_first]

Thanks a lot for not starting with the Pros and the Ultras! 🥰

[@dannywinget]

Ha! Yes. Just got a comment that said most people want to see the pros first but glad there are some that will still appreciate this comparison.

[@jorge_the_first]

Thanks Danny!

[@sjoemetsa]

Which S24 was this? Exynos or Snapdragon?

[@mesaorn9492]

I like your camera comparison 🎉

[@oscarbavi7886]

If you had to buy only one mobile phone between: pixel 8 pro, pixel 9, xiaomi 14, samsung S24 and xiaomi X14 pro, which would you choose taking into account camera and CPU quality or just camera quality and why? thanks

[@SoEpicreviews]

I own the s24 plus and to be honest it's hands down the best because it's cameras are vested in technology and it's shows it's has been calibrated with the update to make each mode shows it's function.

[@gigamoment]

I think it's important to note that iphone can practically match pixel or s24 with its photographic styles. So you can get the look you want. And that's great.

[@gigamoment]

@@Jo5ue1 I don't if people realized yet, but Pixel 9 has worse processing pipeline than iphone 16. Apple has the upper hand in processing from iphone 14 and up. So photographic styles are really a good addition.

[@gigamoment]

@@Jo5ue1 You didn't understand me. By processing pipeline I mean the camera software processing pipeline. Google used to have the upper hand some years ago because of the professor Marc Levoy. But since the day he left from Google, they haven't had a progress at all. This year they tried to change it but I have seen the samples and they are much worse than before. Apple in the meantime has done a great progress in computational photography and it's the leader in this across the whole market. I don't know who is their mentor, but they really know what they are doing. Samsung of the other hand they are away of those two players.

[@gigamoment]

@@Jo5ue1 Again, as I already told you the colors are something fixable. The photographic styles gives you the options to shoot with he colors you think it's natural out of the box and with greater detail and dynamic range than the Pixel. So there's no really any argunent in favor of Pixel as it can only provide one look and nothing more.

[@radielouariachi5588]

That's another bullshit from Apple to sell, putting things on their smartphones.

[@marksouthwell4490]

​@@gigamomentI'm a pixel owner and I think their processing has seriously gone downhill 😕 you can't even reliably use their EV slider to adjust the exposure, as any adjustments made are completely overridden by the processing. In this review I preferred the iPhone

[@عصافير-ع5ث]

Please test the ultra 24 in low light and video in night time

[@arjunastra3338]

Plz camera review iPhone 16 pro and 15 pro particularly... specially 2x day portraits and night portraits

[@Sirinealameddine]

Iphone fix green reflection ? Where is the green dots on iphone video ?

[@shaohungko2540]

thanks so much! being struggling for days, to decide between 16pro vs s24u, mainly their low light camera performance

[@dannywinget]

The Pro cameras are different but this should give you an idea of the processing etc

[@shaohungko2540]

@@dannywinget yes I saw your previous video, the pixel 9pro, 16pm, s24u ones prior to the update This is the S24 post UI7 update right, I think ultra can only get better from here.

[@brucelin5842]

Also once you turn the video boost on the pixel beats the hell out of the other 2!

[@geoviv4511]

I was not excited the pixel to be THIS GREAT! I want one

[@db_auto_photography4539]

Is the s24 plus a worthy upgrade coming from a s22 plus?

[@EricDejuanOOO]

At this point, they are all good overall. Choose what you like. I love the deep blue skies the iPhone produces.

[@anty_07]

Danny, can you please confirm if vanilla iphone 16 has snapdragon x75 modem?

[@DanceDeepDas]

Photo - pixel Video - iphone Zoom - samsung

[@NCSheriff7]

Everything Iphone Pro Max

[@kfx3907]

Photo- Samsung Video- Apple Zoom- Samsung Versatility- Samsung

[@anwarulislam9522]

​@@kfx3907 lol Samsung fanboy 😂

[@Jaankaryuva]

Samsung 🔥 all kid

[@the_paranoid_duck]

Damn iPhone's portrait mode got so good silently. Look at it picking out single strands of hairs. Definitely wasn't the case just a year or two ago!

[@williammaverick]

Holy shit... even up to this day, the S Ultra series destroys the competition in the mic department, WTH! It's the single most overlooked thing on video. I really appreciate my S23U's video audio since I watch my clips on my TV.

[@jafa1523]

S24 is exynos or snapdragon? Really good

[@അപ്പു]

This was great comparison

[@johnveranochannel3048]

Before Im a Samsung user then today im ussing an Iphone. I would prefer Samsung for photos and Iphone for video.

[@ArtSam22]

Same opinion here too

[@chrisdacosta1824]

S24 was by far the most consistent and preferred

[@Super-mj1gx]

Bro you can test your eye.

[@Xmxcv]

oversatturated camera and you say its consistent🤣

[@andyH_England]

Photos are very subjective. Samsung knows that its demographic loves oversaturated, vivid photos because they believe they look better. Personally, I prefer the contrast between light and dark and more neutral tones. Neither of us is right or wrong; it's just a matter of personal preference.

[@blackdude7114]

​@@Xmxcvvideo- editing -saturation- reduce it

[@Xmxcv]

@@blackdude7114 this auto version not for editing kids

[@pulDag]

Samsung has 3x optical zoom. Cheapest top smartphone with 3 lenses and very good adjustable portrait mode (even after you take a photo). 3 lenses are the must.

[@黃小肥-y4i]

Will you compare s24 ultra and iphone 16 pro max in next time?🤩

[@dannywinget]

Yes I will!

[@johnyperez3719]

I already saw the comparison and it's amazing that iPhone Pro Max is this side by side with the Samsung S24 Ultra and in...

[@santoshdoddagoudar2053]

Which one is the best

[@PTYC933]

iPhone 16 improved so much. Used to be the ugliest between these few brands. But wow really solid this year.

[@mateitrandafir4043]

do you take photos in 4:3 or 16:9. What format is the best ?

[@dannywinget]

I take them in 4:3

[@andypazin]

My favorite channel

[@dannywinget]

🙏🏻

[@techandy1747]

Bro on your next video of the Pro phones please include the 24mp Samsung mode… I know its on expect row App but its not like theres no option of the mode cos most reviewers never mention it and say iPhone takes better pics because of tht 24mp

[@romanbabucha139]

Pixel 9 has bad photos, been settings changed from 12MP to 50MP? Default is Pixel 9 Pro set at profi settings to 12MP.

[@trainspotteruk9291]

can you do the iPhone 16 vs 16 pro camera test

[@hindagsxr]

Nice test, I have a galaxy S22 ultra, and I like the pro mode of the galaxy. The only thing that annoys me is the skin lightening. I don't want that.

[@I-only-fan]

s24 photo is beautiful already

[@impinas]

4:14 no, the Pixel 9 has 48 mp ultrawide camera

[@Peizxcv]

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival Danny. That moon is huge

[@Imthesaviour]

I bought Google pixel 9 pro xl so please review posting that’s the best phone.

[@CAPT.BULLET]

Phone makers always do their best to perfection of every edge of phone. Every single part of it

[@Aplexity]

The Samsung does really well in a lot of categories, but there were a few it did so poorly in they were dealbreakers. Between the Pixel 9 and the iPhone 16, I'd have to say the iPhone is better overall, but you can get the P9 unlocked for < 1/2 the price of an unlocked iPhone 16, so that's a HUGE advantage for Pixel.

[@Insan3-qf1dw]

exynos or snapdragon on s24 in this video?

[@techtt6213]

For me iPhone would be out of the question because there is no way to fix any issues you might have. I am quite happy with the general exposure and colour choices my Pixel 9 Pro makes, just as I was with the 7 Pro. But that "smartphone look" ie not having real detail when you zoom in, is only fixable on Android. Either Samsung on Pixel can do that. But there is something to be said for Apple's ergonomics. The interface, the shutter, all makes the process of capturing the photo that much more enjoyable. Also people won't believe me for this but the maximum possible video quality on these android flagships, if you are willing to forego a convenient workflow, is much higher. DirectLOG and RAW video makes a difference.

[@techtt6213]

I did notice quite some bugs on the Pixel camera, have the bugreports pending at Google so let's hope they get dixed

[@techtt6213]

Additionally, I wouldn't be surprised if given some time that the base P9 will get 50mp. Not that you are actually missing out on anything but it's happened in the past as well.

[@theaaliyasheikh]

Now, these are the comparison videos we need. It's immaculate, and the commentary points about the difference are knowledgeable. It's a perfect video for a Camera enthusiast. Thank you, man!

[@nidhi5264]

Which one is better?

[@johnpraise27]

The Pixel 9 will definitely win in a blind camera test.

[@emintaskn1568]

What do you think, which phone's camera is better?

[@shahriarkabir1497]

samsung s24 is it snapdragon dragon or exynos ?

[@rusirubatuwatta8731]

I feel this year iphone photos & videos has too warm white balance even in night.. It ruins sky colours badly.. I prefer xs max approach back..

[@thedigitallens]

The S24 took some great shots and won't say its the best in all modes but its worth considering.

[@Tarryan]

I love the pixel 9 all around except when I use it shoot food, I am not too sure why but to me it seems the default white balance always make the tone too cold and white ish... other than this, great phone.

[@victoriaxstorm]

They're all good cameras, but it all comes down to which one gives more features for your buck! I'd say Samsung s24