Camera capabilities is one thing that makes a phone more appealing. Of course who doesn't like nice pictures? From the iPhone X up till the current iPhone 16, Apple has not failed to deliver exceptional camera capabilities over the years. But which camera design do you prefer between the iPhone X and the iPhone 16?
Does iOS 16 have better camera?
To be honest, I'd say yes! The iOS 16 has a better camera upgrades than previous versions of iOS. The iPhone 16's camera has a 48-megapixel main camera, which is a significant improvement over the 12-megapixel camera in the iPhone 12. The iPhone 16 also has macro photography support and a closer zoom.
Apple iPhone X series Camera Setup
The Apple iPhone X series features a sophisticated camera setup that was considered advanced at the time of its release. Below is an overview of the key specifications and features of the iPhone X camera system.
Apple iPhone X Specs
● Height 5.65 inches
● Width 2.79 inches in width
● Weight 6.14 ounces
● Water/dust resistance IP67
● 5.8-inch Super Retina HD OLED display
● Resolution of 2436-by-1125 pixels
● A11 Bionic chip
● 3 GB of RAM and 64GB/256GB storage
● 12MP rear camera, 7MP front camera
● 4K video/slo-mo video support
● Up to 21 hours of talk time
● Fast charging and wireless charging
● Originally running iOS 11
● Available in Space Gray and Silver
Apple iPhone XS Specs
● Height 5.65 inches
● Width 2.79 inches
● Weight 6.24 ounces
● Water/dust resistance IP68
● Display 5.8-inch Super Retina HD OLED
● A12 Bionic chip
● 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB Storage, paired with 4GB of RAM
● Dual 12MP rear camera system
● 7MP front camera
● Up to 20 hours of talk time
● Supports fast charging, and wireless charging
● Runs with iOS 12 (but upgradeable)
● Available in Gold, Space Gray, and Silver
Apple iPhone XS MAX Specs
● Available in Gold, Space Gray, and Silver
● Height 6.20 inches
● Width 3.05 inches
● Weight 7.34 ounces
● Water/dust resistance IP68
● Powered by the A12 Bionic chip
● 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB, paired with 4GB of RAM
● 7MP front camera
● Dual 12MP rear camera system
● 2x optical zoom & 10x digital zoom
● 4K video recording at up to 60 fps
● A 6.5-inch Super Retina HD OLED display
● Resolution of 2688-by-1242 pixels at 458 ppi
● Up to 25 hours of talk time
● Supports fast charging
● Supports wireless charging
● Comes with iOS 12 (but upgradeable)
Apple iPhone XR Spe
● Available in RED, Yellow, White, Coral, Black, and Blue
● 5.94 inches in height
● 2.98 inches in width
● depth of 0.33 inch, weighing 6.84 ounces
● Rated IP67 water and dust resistance
● A 6.1-inch Liquid Retina HD display
● Resolution of 1792-by-828 pixels at 326 ppi
● Powered by the A12 Bionic chip
● 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB plus 3GB of RAM
● 7MP front-facing camera
● Single 12MP wide camera with an f/1.8 aperture
● Up to 5x digital zoom
● Record 4K video at 24, 30, or 60 fps
● Up to 25 hours of talk time
● Supports fast charging
● Supports wireless charging with Qi-certified chargers
● Comes with iOS 12 (but upgradeable)
Apple iPhone 16 series Camera Setup
To deliver exceptional photography and videography, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus feature a dual-camera system for high-resolution images and versatile shooting options. It comes with 48MP wide camera and a 12MP ultra-wide camera. On the other hand, the iPhone 16 Pro and high end iPhone 16 Pro Max comes with advanced triple-camera system (48MP Fusion wide camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a 12MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom).
All four models supports 4K Dolby Vision video recording, Night mode and Smart HDR 5. However, the Pro models feature a LiDAR Scanner for improved photography in low-light conditions. Summarily, we can say that the iPhone 16 series camer focuses on satisfying both casual users and photography enthusiasts.
Apple iPhone 16 Specs
● Available in Black, Pink, Teal, and Ultramarine
● A 6.1-inch Super Retina OLED display
● Resolution of 2556-by-1179 pixels at 460 ppi
● Supports Dynamic Island, HDR, and True Tone
● Peak brightness up to 2000 nits
● Apple A18 chip, which includes
● A 6-core CPU, a 5-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine
● 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB, paired with 8GB of RAM
● Dual rear camera setup
● 48MP wide camera & 12MP telephoto camera
● 2x optical zoom and digital zoom capabilities
● Record 4K Dolby Vision video at various frame rates.
● Up to 22 hours of video playback
● Offers fast charging via USB-C
● Supports wireless charging through MagSafe and Qi-certified chargers
● Operates on iOS 18
Apple iPhone 16 Plus Specs
● Available in Black, White, Pink, Teal, and Ultramarine
● Dimension 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm
● Weight 199 grams
● Rated IP68 for water and dust resistance
● A 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display
● Resolution of 2796-by-1290 pixels at 460 ppi
● Powered by A18 chip
● 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB, paired with 8GB of RAM
● Dual rear camera system
● A 48MP wide camera and a 12MP telephoto camera
● Up to 2x optical zoom & 10x digital zoom
● Up to 22 hours of video playback
● Supports fast charging via USB-C
● Supports wireless charging
● Runs on iOS 18
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Specs
● Available in Titanium(Black, Desert, Natural, and White)
● Rated IP68 for water and dust resistance
● A 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display
● Resolution of 2622-by-1206 pixels at 460 ppi
● Supports ProMotion technology & refresh rate of up to 120Hz
● Powered by the A18 Pro chip
● 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB, paired with 8GB of RAM
● A 48MP Fusion wide camera
● A 48MP ultra-wide camera
● A 12MP telephoto camera
● 5x optical zoom capabilities
● Supports Night mode, Smart HDR 5
● Supports 4K Dolby Vision video recording at up to 120 fps
● Comes with a new Camera Control feature
● Up to 27 hours of video playback
● Supports fast charging via USB-C
● Supports wireless charging
● Runs on iOS 18
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Specs
● Available in Titanium(Black, White, Desert, Natural)
● Rated IP68 for water and dust resistance
● A 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR display
● Resolution of 2868-by-1320 pixels at 460 ppi
● Refresh rates up to 120Hz
● HDR support and peak brightness of up to 2000 nits
● Powered by the A18 Pro chip
● 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB, paired with 8GB of RAM
● 48MP ultra-wide camera
● 48MP Fusion wide camera
● 12MP telephoto camera
● 5x optical zoom
● Night mode & Smart HDR 5
● 4K Dolby Vision video recording at up to 120 fps
● Up to 29 hours of video playback
● Supports fast charging via USB-C
● Compatible with wireless charging
● Runs on iOS 18
Which iPhone has a better camera setup, iPhone 16 series or iPhone X series?
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iPhone 16 series Vs. iPhone X Series |
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Feature |
iPhone X Series |
iPhone 16 Series |
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Main Camera |
Dual 12 MP (Wide and Telephoto) |
Dual 48 MP (Wide) + 12 MP (Ultra Wide) |
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Telephoto Zoom |
2x optical zoom |
5x optical zoom (iPhone 16 Pro models) |
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Night Mode |
Yes |
Yes, with improved performance |
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Photonic Engine |
No |
Yes, enhancing low-light photography |
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Video Recording |
Up to 4K at 60 fps |
Up to 4K at 60 fps, with improved stabilization and HDR |
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Cinematic Mode |
No |
Yes, with 4K recording at 30 fps |
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Front Camera |
7 MP |
12 MP with improved low-light performance |
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ProRAW and ProRes |
No |
Yes, available in Pro models |
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The iPhone X series offers brilliant camera capabilities which happens to be the best in its time. However, with modern evolution in technology, the iPhone 16 series has introduced new and advanced features that give it an edge over the iPhone X series.
People also ask
How do you take good pictures with an iPhone X?
Qickly access the camera app from the lock screen by tapping the screen to wake your phone and swiping from right to left. Alternatively, you can press down firmly on the Camera icon to open it instantly. Enable the camera gridlines in the settings to help with composition. Choose the correct shooting mode (photo, portrait, or Pano). Set the focus point by allowing the yellow box to indicate the focus point. If your photo appears too bright or too dark, you can adjust the exposure by tapping on the screen and sliding your finger up or down to increase or decrease brightness.
How to set iPhone X camera quality?
Open camera settings, enable HDR for more detailed capturing in high-contrast scenes, set photo format, use portrait mode, adjust video recording settings, enable gridlines for improved composition, and you can also swipe through different lighting effects to enhance your portraits further.
How to use the iPhone 16 camera button?
Quickly open the camera by pressing the camera control button, press the Camera Control button once to take a photo or record video if the camera is already set to Video mode. Press the Camera Control button lightly (twice) to see the current camera mode settings. Sliding your finger on the Camera Control button will also help you to navigate through camera settings like zoom, tone, exposure, depth, and style.
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