iPhone 16 Pro Max vs 15 Pro Max Camera - ACTUALLY Worse?

[@ZONEofTECH]

The iPhone 16 Pro's camera is indeed quite weird. Here are all cases where it's better and also cases where it's worse 👀. Also - the Lifetime Purchase is now available in WallpaperZ, as promised 🥳: 🍎 WallpaperZ iOS - l.linklyhq.com/l/1tsOX 🤖 WallpaperZ Android - l.linklyhq.com/l/1u30P

[@Lynn-zw7dr]

I’m glad I wasn’t tempted Dan, I think I would’ve regretted it for sure! Thanks as always. 😊❤

[@TheCat0327]

I like your no drama, no BULLSHIT, and straight-to-the-point reviews. Just pure nerdy information. Great job!

[@Wayne-sn6qy]

Another day with Andrew Garfield

[@bryanboobaby]

❤I’m cracking up 😂

[@levipb1403]

Honestly they don't look very similar, nevertheless they're both very cute

[@mencibenci]

the temu version

[@joshbonner9409]

He looks nothing like Andrew Garfield.

[@peddyboy5642]

He does and also sounds alike too ​@@joshbonner9409

[@MartinMcClellanGT]

I love the IPhone 16 Pro Max cameras coming from the IPhone 15 Pro Max . I think overall the 16 Pro Max is much more sharper and detailed specifically in capturing real, natural colours without the needing to edit photos or video.

[@ryans7097]

Currently using a 13 pro and was debating on upgrading this year. After watching reviews seems like a pretty easy decision to wait for the 17.

[@philipmatthews5943]

I came from a 13 pro max and have noticed a big upgrade

[@tommyharris5817]

@@philipmatthews5943 I have the 13 Pro, but I can hardly notice any improvements in photo quality in the 16 Pro. I will wait for the 17 Pro or S25 Ultra.

[@mattbanak8917]

Ah I have a 13 pro max and I’m upgrading. Honestly I don’t take pictures with my phone that often, but i use Siri a ton and I think the Siri upgrades alone are worth the upgrade for me. Plus I can finally ditch all my lightning cables!

[@Dinga271]

I have the 8plus and looking to do more iPhone photography - upgrade to 15PM, 16PM or wait for the 17PM and hope Apple sort out the ultra wide?

[@tommyharris5817]

@@mattbanak8917 Siri is a software update, so doesn't matter which iPhone it is

[@frostyyy6823]

A video that ends in 15 seconds? Peak!

[@Coolnice-xt9wi]

Fact’s 😂

[@pixelgaming7261]

The new lifetime subscription was probably specifically geared to MKBHD's $50/year robbery (Panels).

[@ZONEofTECH]

Actually, nope. We’ve had this in the works for more than a month (as I mentioned it in my video about Panels). It just happens that MKBHD released his app now. Otherwise, it would’ve taken us at least another month to release it

[@pixelgaming7261]

@@ZONEofTECH I'm honestly just dumbfounded that MKBHD calls Apple out for 60Hz on $900 phones and then does something just as ridiculous. As SAMTIME put it, he used Apple Math ™.

[@MD-wz8uz]

​@pixelgaming7261 you know they don't realize you exist correct?

[@jo_mendoza]

Most people won't care about little differences. The only reason why people upgrade is that they have money. Period.

[@dreamyauraandasmr2381]

The only reason why most people upgrade is the battery life. I think apple purposely ruins the battery of older models

[@jo_mendoza]

@@dreamyauraandasmr2381 iPhone batteries are replaceable though.

[@hugowells3052]

@@dreamyauraandasmr2381🙄

[@jo_mendoza]

@dreamyauraandasmr2381 Battery is replaceable and way cheaper than upgrading the phone.

[@williamnewland4706]

@@dreamyauraandasmr2381wrong just replace the battery, and now with the 16 pro max design the battery is easier to get to meaning will be cheaper to replace in buzzing because don’t have to upgrade for around 3 years

[@juanfonseca31]

I find the camera button/slider thing on the 16 pro the most STUPID upgrade Apple can make. Is like Apple just throw in that button on the phone to sell it because why not.

[@Mmm.GrilledCheese]

No I like it. It’s inspired/taken from actual DSLR’s and I find it incredibly intuitive to use

[@VantageYouth]

​@@Mmm.GrilledCheese Stop the cap

[@Mmm.GrilledCheese]

@@VantageYouthbut I genuinely find it useful. It takes a learning curve for some, but it’s great

[@VantageYouth]

@@Mmm.GrilledCheese I guess so😮‍💨 Cause I hate mine and I don't see the use. I prolly just gotta learn how to use it and maybe, just maybe, I might like it

[@bruceinmyheart]

@@Mmm.GrilledCheeseWho still uses a DSLR in 2024? 😂

[@mmikee407]

Very honest and thorough analysis of the 16 pro max. Take home message you need 3-4 years at least to find the upgrade between iPhone generations meaningful and worthwhile

[@i_am_blur]

The handsome man in the selfies is always the best part of your camera comparison videos, Daniel. What's his name?

[@foolofaguyinlove]

One of the arguable best side-by-side comparisons I’ve seen, yet, and best believe I’ve gone through damn-near all of them, at this point. Hahahahaha. Illimitable kudos to you, my friend!

[@flawuiss]

We want 1 inch sensor in main, tele, ultrawide cameras!

[@cschmitz100]

4k 120 is amazing, and sound is so much better

[@yassarmohd13]

Still have 10 Xmas ❤, it’s surviving …

[@Michael.Chapman]

Thank you for clearly explaining the 'so-called' 48-megapixel sensor on the UW lens, and the configurations required to force its activation--most reviewers don't explain this as succinctly. I've seen some interesting reviews comparing image quality on the 12 Pro Max versus the 16 Pro Max. Under some circumstances the 12 Pro Max images were obviously much better--under many conditions there wasn't a great deal of difference--not warranting payment of $2500Au to upgrade just to get the 'new' camera. Of course, the CPU performance is considerably improved in benchmarks--without translation to significant real-world improvements. The 16 Pro Max does have 8 Gb of RAM, versus 6 Gb on the 12 Pro Max. However, all 'improvements' since 2020 have been minor increments rather than revolutionary--most users couldn't even detect them.

[@preciousadesina3525]

Hey! I purchased the iPhone 15 Pro Max in January 2024 as a first time Apple user after being with Samsung for over 10 years. I like the phone a lot and I’m still trying to learn it but I’m having trouble understanding all of the features of the camera and the phone itself. When I heard the 16 Pro Max was coming out and when Apple announced the 15 Pro Max was being discontinued, I was really upset and felt regret but many people told me it’s not worth switching over since I have 15 Pro Max. Where can I go to learn all of the features on a 15 Pro Max as a first time Apple user, especially with the camera?

[@lormor460]

I’ve seen tutorials at the Apple Store before.

[@Garret141076]

Bought in January and still didn’t find out the camera features? I mean the iPhone camera app is pretty simple without too many features like some Android models.

[@edflifestyle6583]

MKBHD and Tyler Stalman have good reviews of the cameras

[@canisiuszharare1797]

There is nothing to learn what you know so far that’s it

[@RubmaLione]

This was basically an S upgrade for the internal hardware. The 5x lens is still not good in my opinion. It’s too blurry and shows artifacting when compared to the main lens.

[@ananthakrishnan2171]

Finally an unbiased review on the cameras. Thanks buddy.

[@imicca]

what i noticed is that low light ultra wide shots are absolutely WORSE on 16 pro.

[@YourvitamineD]

So for an android user to switch which one is good to buy, the 15 pro max or 16 pro?

[@onepiece5586]

Go for 15 PM because it can handle day-to-day functions. If you are not using in a professional way, go for it. But when you do, go for 16 pro max because it is a bit cleaner, clearer, and sharp. Well If you have patient, wait for 17 series because Apple seems cooking in 17 series. The camera in this series would probably be incredible.

[@BerryStraw15]

Apple definitely dropped the ball with this year’s iPhone. Really hard.

[@berryvolcano3787]

Yeah? Significant improvements in virtually every measurable area. Better lenses for camera, tone-mapping which wasn't used in this video. You have to be so out of touch to thing they dropped the ball. Please state how.

[@Matts3dbuilds]

@@berryvolcano3787I love you so much thank you for calling these people out.

[@emiliapeabea]

yk its not unheard of to see new phone cameras worse than the previous generation right? happened to google pixel and samsungs. theyll tweak with software updates to match the new hardware over time

[@Dr904]

Nah. The 16 Pro hardware is a decent yearly improvement imo. But iOS 18 on the other hand it pure garbage! Badly optimized on all devices, with micro-stuttering and input lag. So many bugs. So many awful design choices and UI misalignments.

[@barackputin]

@@Dr904it’s still in beta though

[@akamiyayi]

I hate iphone 16 camera, i have vivid filters all the time and iphone 16 doesnt have it, the new filters is so bad.

[@alexdenton6586]

I’m not sure whether I’ll buy the iPhone 16 Pro Max or go for the Oppo Find X8 Ultra, which is coming out soon with a global version. Not only is the system more pleasant to use, but the sensors are also much larger, so in theory, the photos and videos should be better.

[@jeremlee2339]

Thought the video ended immediately once I clicked 😅

[@Skipp28TN]

I upgrade on even number models. 14 to 16

[@gparizek156]

Another honest review. Thank you.

[@theloverboydiaries]

Just out of curiosity, do you think any of these camera issues with the 16 pro could be fixed with a future software update?

[@irasushimano6986]

yep, probably. Most of the phone companies do that

[@davidducovny1367]

Un review onest si la subiect , o comparatie excelenta,mulțumesc

[@Veterans-e2c]

I upgraded from a 13 pro max 256g in blue to the 16 pro max 512g in white titanium.

[@danielfirdaus]

2:54 I’m glad it’s not just me that the 3x zoom on the 15 pro has graininess around the subjects which is very unpleasant especially when the lighting gets dimmer or in low light (without night mode)

[@ActorTheja]

Most of us love iphones for its vivid mode filter and its colors while taking pictures. Now in 16 line up u cannot directly take pictures in vivid mode anymore .. they introduced new stule of photography which is not good.. and unfortunately 15 line up camera pictures looks better and crisp compared to 16 line up cameras. Even if u take pics in standard mode later if u apply vivid filters.. its clarity is worse compared to 15 camera pictures. I personally experienced it and i recommend 15pro max over 16

[@Shan_Shah]

As a tech reviewer or expert, it's obvious that the iPhone 16 PM will improve over update, and right now, it's not a fair comparison. The iPhone 15 Pro Max has been getting software updates for a year, which gives it the edge. A year later is a fair comparison when the camera can take advantage of its hardware.

[@princerapada2078]

Ahh yes a very direct review, u got a new sub from me! Im glad that the camera upgrade is not huge since I have 15 pro max. The only thing worth it for me is the 48 MP ultra wide, and I think macro shot will be better. Other than that? Nahhhh I’ll keep my last year iphone until iphone 20 or 19 at least.

[@ljumbergking]

For new users recomend 15pro max or 16 pro?

[@sergioaraujo4519]

Are both phones running iOS 18?

[@ghayes220]

Excellent comparison. Glad that I kept my 15 Pro Max.

[@TheKoldav]

12 years of using iPhones. The time has come to switch. Apple stopped innovating. Other manufacturers are way ahead now with both hardware and some with software too. Very sad.

[@hugowells3052]

😂

[@TheKoldav]

@@hugowells3052 whats wrong hugo? 😅

[@hugowells3052]

@@TheKoldav people were saying that about the iPhone 5 and they’ll be saying it about the iPhone 20

[@hdjd1010]

I agree galaxies got 100 X digital zoom four times more than iPhone

[@Johnny790mac]

I love iPhone 15 Pro Max the best camera bigger colors and meh iPhone 16 Pro Max problem the camera less colors, soon generation of iPhone 17 Pro Max all Triple 48MP Super Camera high quality greater colors as of September 2025

[@neilmcguinness4422]

The camera system on the 15PM benefits from a year of updates, and is the more polished performer at the moment in comparison to that on the 16PM. Compare the two in 11 months from now, and I would expect the camera system on the 16PM to be superior. Not by much however.

[@ΚωνσταντίνοςΚαραμπάς-λ1η]

Thank you for making the effort! I fully support your conclusion. This year's Apple iPhone event did not impress me.

[@akodonateakolakas4051]

Can you please help me if it is worth upgrading to the latest iPhone 16 Pro if I already

[@NetvoTV]

What's the tone level set to on the 16 Pro because it affect the image quality? Maybe the 48mp ultrawide will process better on the next iPhone 17

[@curtispazarjr4985]

Great review!!!😮😊

[@Dr904]

The hardware seems like an overall decent yearly improvement. But the software on the other hand.... I thought iOS 17 was bad. But holy crap, iOS 18 is even worse! It's so insanely badly optimized on all devices. Even newer devices have micro-stuttering and random high input lag. And the amount of bugs makes it feel like it's early beta, and not at all finished.

[@SlipKoRnSaad]

Are those blurry shots caused by the new camera control ?

[@pavelstebl9966]

The biggest upgrade on the iPhone 16 Pro Max is the chip speed - hence the 120 fps video with full HDR. However, the camera sensors are unchanged except for the ultrawide, which is worse on the new model despite having a higher res.

[@buxz777]

Because they didn’t even bother to upgrade the sensor size just the pixel count which is crazy really , I wish apple would upgrade the camera hardware properly , I want Vivo x100 ultra camera hardware with apples software but apple are like 2-3 years behind the Chinese flagship phones camera hardware

[@vuyirsa]

The easiest outro in 0:13😅

[@jasonpatrickdeleon4701]

Yeah haha😊

[@80-80.]

Phone wallpapers for $35? People are crazy,

[@mayab0000]

Hahahahahhahahahahhahahah i love the short answer, will stay for the entire video still 😂❤

[@lonewolf0839]

Recently, I bought an iPhone 15 Pro Max for $1200, mainly because the iPhone 16 Pro Max is priced $250 higher in my country. Now, I keep wondering if I made the right decision. While I can afford it, I’m the kind of person who likes to feel that my spending is worthwhile, even though many people think buying an iPhone isn’t exactly a practical investment. I’ve saved up, and I’ve wanted to try an iPhone for a long time. Ultimately, I chose the iPhone 15 Pro Max because: a. It’s cheaper b. It still offers AI compatibility Even so, I’d really like your opinion-I’ve been losing sleep lately, uncertain if this was the right choice.

[@PeytonBourree]

So you think the 16 is better? I am still using my 15 pro max

[@relaxationmusiccertified3684]

nice review spidey!

[@bisco.official]

I like the clarity from 15 but idk bout the colors they seem off

[@MD-wz8uz]

These slight, slight improvements at the camera level should not even be mentioned.

[@marka8246]

I’m on the 16 pro max from a 14 pro max , I wouldn’t say I upgraded this is not a upgrade ? Hopefully, my first impressions with this phone will be better once Apple Intelligence actually shows up. Apple seem to be losing the plot over the last few years. Is it now time for them to release a new phone every two years instead of every year seeing as we just seem to be buying the same phone just a different number?

[@brabusta]

Poor Marques with his wallpaper app, talk about you twisting the knife!! And why not!!!!

[@VesperJester]

Why are you still whining about this on a video that has nothing to do with him.

[@Adamtendo_player_1]

I love it, MKBHD deserves this and more, he needs to be brought back down to earth, his head had become too big.

[@Johnlmooring]

Apple, Google, and Samsung need to upgrade the sensor sizes.

[@saman_tabieb]

Most of ppl won't notice those changes believe me

[@CPX723]

Most people won't notice differences between the 13 series and 16 series, either. Cameras are very good these days, and not much improvement has been made for years.

[@saman_tabieb]

@@CPX723 exactly

[@Mope333]

@@CPX723yup since XR

[@rvboondocker2559]

Looking at some of the shots that you say, the 15 was better on, I actually thought the 16 was better but I am watching this on my 14 Pro Max

[@JaqueciaRooks]

I mm not buying it lol 😂😂😂😂I’m keeping my 15 pro max

[@williamnewland4706]

Come to watch the video to cheer ur self up because you no longer have the new model 🤣

[@Drky13]

what should i bought 16 pro or 15 pro max that have a lower price rn any one it’s been 1month i can’t decide yet for gaming and picture and sometimes editing i stock on my iphone xs max huhu

[@bkil1978]

Going from iPhone 12 Pro Max to the 16 pro max I love it

[@alexanderfazel]

I think once again, you’re downplaying the value of Camera Control. It is especially great for launching the camera, taking landscape photos and videos, selfies using front AND back cameras and zoom is ok. Apple WILL be tweaking CC interface and improving it, especially with zoom or mode switching sensitivity when they release two stage shutter photos feature and Visual Intelligence, which is exciting. They will likely also improve the new Ultrawide lens processing. Nice to see the Tetraprism lens higher zoom getting sharper.

[@thraxberserker9960]

$35 for some wallpapers bruh😂

[@cutenesschuckles]

Peak Intro 😂

[@Yonghongkok97]

feeling like a clown watching this after upgrading to 16 Pro Max from 15 Pro Max

[@r3i2x]

I think you just took really bad photos. Also, I think that you did not fully maximize the features of the new camera. And you are not being transparent with the camera settings on this video. Minor changes or little improvements are still an improvement. Should i upgrade to iphone 16 pro max from iphone 15 pro max? Absolutely not. But if i have to buy a new phone and should pick between these models. I will definately choose the latest model for so many reasons.

[@oddbutfair]

I’m happy there is now a one time fee

[@princeblade]

guess with ai processing the images will be better across the board

[@abisography]

Watching in 14 pro max ..

[@JamesGowan]

I think a better video would be comparing Apple’s latest and greatest with the iPhone 14 Pro Max from two years ago… Consider considering the two year contract that people are locked into… It would probably be better to see a two year gap difference rather than this single year.

[@AchuJunu]

Apple totally confusing us,,,😄. Befor14 prmx is better then 15 prmx ....now 15prmx is better then 16 prmx some of side ‘’‘i also back to again 14 prmx ,,,,💁💁sold 15&16---’‘’cost is only high there is nothing much difference big,,,,

[@MrittickChoudhury]

Shortest ZoT video ever, fr

[@shafihasan6095]

This extra button is irritating

[@Mais.Parsley]

I think pixel binning is actually a bad thing

[@bds990]

Hold up what does he mean 30x zoom?

[@HELLISHMATRIX]

So the only difference is basically the camera, the only thing that i don’t care im not a photographer so im good

[@tokisakikurumi1623]

4k 120 fps with 240gb storage .. that all ill say and now if u excuse me ill go get an iphone 15pro

[@bryanwoolbertmusic]

Coming from a 13 pro max, 16 pro max should be a decent upgrade right?

[@Amit-kq7td]

Definitely

[@fabolousjada5070]

Not really tbh

[@ricoxavier1858]

Yeah, if you like to take photos then even the 15 is a decent upgrade

[@oddbutfair]

iPhone 16 pro max front video looks better in my opinion

[@arbazahmed7350]

Damn Andrew Garfield is a good tech reviewer

[@Adamtendo_player_1]

You had me at Garfield 😂😂

[@IgorGrgic-m5w]

My iphone 16 pro is a mess. Camera is disaster, quality like 100 euros phone, touch doesnt work, etc. wtf is going on? should i wait for 8.2 upadate or return this piece of s...

[@yusakufudo367]

The update will fix the 16 pro max don’t worry

[@Kyle-gd6sz]

Returned mine

[@shivkapoor1210]

Canneloni is burnt 😮

[@bryanboobaby]

❤ ur app walpapaz

[@hopperblue934]

yes

[@zoe7485]

David beckham👋🏻

[@Phoenix-King-ozai]

Hey kol

[@ollyrobertson1958]

Hi

[@motheobokaba]

0:10 😅😅😅

[@raszeltflezsar]

Skip 16 series

[@zee6100]

I’m almost done with Apple

[@KelvinVictor-y4x]

Audie Glen

[@akodonateakolakas4051]

Just like what techchamp's video, it's really just the same the only difference is processing. As the sharpening is exaggerated. 😅😅😂 s24 ultra is far better than the iPhone.

[@sebastianserwin3416]

Where is 3x comparison?

[@bruceinmyheart]

There is no 3x anymore.

[@كلشيءيعجبكهنا]

Disappointed ☹️

[@MD-wz8uz]

Disappointed

[@Mtnmsh]

For sure disappointed ☹️👎🏻